South Street is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 1AD is located in the Keighley Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Keighley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Street, Keighley, BD21 1AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 5JU, BD21 1PF, BD21 1NR, BD21 1SN, BD21 5JT, BD21 5LP, BD21 5HT, BD21 1AA, BD21 5HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD21 1AD is primarily male, with 68% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 33.8% | 32% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -19.0% |
| Male | 66.2% | 68% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 19.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD21 1AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 65.4% | 60.4% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.2% | 8.6% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -35.6% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 23% | 9.7% | 9.1% | 13.9% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.7% | 29.2% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -19.2% |
| Good health | 44.2% | 34.7% | -9.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 24.3% | 7.9% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 8.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 26.1% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 21.3% | 4.2% | 9.6% | 11.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 16% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 10.6% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 18.6% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 9.6% | 3.2% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.9% | 0.5% | -5.4% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 10% | 10.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Other Asian | 12.6% | 1% | -11.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 57.2% | 72.2% | 15.0% | 81.4% | -9.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 74.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 74.4% | 7.1% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 11.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.3% | 4.9% | -14.4% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.5% | 74.4% | 7.9% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 13.8% | 6.0% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 4.9% | -5.1% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 4.4% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 2.5% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 76.7% | -17.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 2076.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 935.5% higher than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
South Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Keighley Central and the 6th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 817.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-09-01 | £95,659 |
| 67 South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-10-14 | £86,258 |
| 69 South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2008-03-31 | £95,155 |
| 74 South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2007-06-14 | £519,480 |
| 73 South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,500 | 2003-09-12 | £107,541 |
BD21 1AD area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 16% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Other | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holycroft Primary School Victoria Road , BD21 1JF | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holycroft Primary School Victoria Road , BD21 1JF | - not rated | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Lustre Street , BD21 2ND | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holy Family Catholic School Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbank School Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Middle School Spencer Street , BD21 2QQ | - not rated | 690 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swire Smith Middle School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calversyke Middle School School Road , Guardhouse BD22 6JG | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth Valley Middle School Bracken Bank Crescent , BD22 7AX | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Middle School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley College Cavendish Street , BD21 3DF | - not rated | 687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branshaw School Oakworth Road , BD21 1QX | - not rated | 588 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley Preparatory School West Cliffe , Skipton Road BD21 2TA | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cliffe School 206 Skipton Road , BD21 2TA | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Special School Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 4out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azeem's Restaurant | 89-91 South Street | 2 yd | |
| Harvey's | 32 South Street | 72 yd | |
| Shimla Spice | 14 South Street | 87 yd | |
| Big Break | Unit 1, North Brook Works, Beck Street | 96 yd | |
| Eurasia Balti & Tandoori | Unit 3, Parkway House, Worth Way | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilkys Sports Club & Bar (Bar Only) | Heber Street | 60 yd | |
| Kings Head Hotel | 38 South Street | 72 yd | |
| Percy Vear's Real Ale House | 2 Aireworth Street | 74 yd | |
| The Royal Oak (Wet sales only) | Damside | 146 yd | |
| Bar 61 | 61 Church Street | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Joe's | 71 South Street | 2 yd | |
| Salehs food | 24 South Street | 78 yd | |
| Good All | 22 South Street | 87 yd | |
| Pizza Ranch | 63 Church Street | 172 yd | |
| Eastern Taste | 4 Church Street | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Worth Way | 307 yd | |
| Aldi | Gresley Road | 669 yd | |
| Iceland | Gresley Road | 669 yd | |
| Shan's Supermarket | Shan Building, Alice Street | 734 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 810 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nrgym Keighley GREENGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 239 yd |
| Trugym Keighley (Closed) Worth Way | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| No 7 Health Club (Ladies Only) (Closed) Devonshire Street | health and fitness suite | 460 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Keighley) 222-226 222-226 OAKWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Keighley Table Tennis And Recreation Centre KNOWLE MILL KNOWLE MILL SOUTH STREET | 495 yd | |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) (Closed) Cavendish Street | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Highfield Community Association DREWRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 720 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) KEIGHLEY CAMPUS KEIGHLEY CAMPUS BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground Highfield Lane | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.71 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.