South Street is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 1NR 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 1NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 1AD, BD21 5JU, BD21 1SN, BD21 5HT, BD21 1AA, BD21 1PF, BD21 5HS, BD21 2LJ, BD21 2LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD21 1NR is primarily male, with 58.4% 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 | 54.8% | 41.6% | -13.2% | 51.0% | -9.4% |
| Male | 45.2% | 58.4% | 13.2% | 49.0% | 9.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.6% | 40.8% | 19.2% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 18.4% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 29.4% | 23.6% | -5.8% | 9.1% | 14.5% |
| Widowed | 17.6% | 8.6% | -9.0% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 (55.9%) 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 | 17.2% | 30.5% | 13.3% | 48.4% | -17.9% |
| Good health | 23.6% | 25.4% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 34.4% | 23.4% | -11.0% | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 19.1% | 17.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 13.3% |
| Very bad health | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
In the area around BD21 1NR this area, 42.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 73.9% | 42.9% | -31.0% | 18.2% | 24.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 14.1% | 8.9% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 8.2% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 2.6% | 13.5% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.5% | 85.9% | -11.6% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 83.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.1% | 83.8% | -14.3% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 84.7% | -10.8% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.9% | 76.7% | -33.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 13.1% | 1.3% | 11.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 38.9% | 13.5% | 25.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 20.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.5% lower than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Keighley Central and the 85th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-04-10 | £121,870 |
| 24 South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2015-02-20 | £82,318 |
| 24 South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2004-08-06 | £75,890 |
| 20 South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2003-11-14 | £91,147 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | 3out of 4 | 1,935 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 | 402 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Lustre Street , BD21 2ND | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | 2out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Cartmel Road , BD21 2RD | 2out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | 4out of 4 | 818 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | 2out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 2out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD | 3out of 4 | 4,728 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 4,912 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimla Spice | 14 South Street | 2 yd | |
| Azeem's Restaurant | 89-91 South Street | 83 yd | |
| Big Break | Unit 1, North Brook Works, Beck Street | 128 yd | |
| Harvey's | 32 South Street | 144 yd | |
| Salvation Army | High Street | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Vear's Real Ale House | 2 Aireworth Street | 14 yd | |
| The Royal Oak (Wet sales only) | Damside | 65 yd | |
| Pilkys Sports Club & Bar (Bar Only) | Heber Street | 103 yd | |
| Bar 61 | 61 Church Street | 113 yd | |
| Taylor’s on the Green | Church Street | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good All | 22 South Street | 2 yd | |
| Salehs food | 24 South Street | 8 yd | |
| Fat Joe's | 71 South Street | 83 yd | |
| Pizza Ranch | 63 Church Street | 113 yd | |
| Eastern Taste | 4 Church Street | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Worth Way | 308 yd | |
| Aldi | Gresley Road | 655 yd | |
| Iceland | Gresley Road | 655 yd | |
| Shan's Supermarket | Shan Building, Alice Street | 658 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nrgym Keighley GREENGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| Trugym Keighley (Closed) Worth Way | health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| No 7 Health Club (Ladies Only) (Closed) Devonshire Street | health and fitness suite | 380 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Keighley) 222-226 222-226 OAKWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Keighley Table Tennis And Recreation Centre KNOWLE MILL KNOWLE MILL SOUTH STREET | 580 yd | |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) (Closed) Cavendish Street | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Highfield Community Association DREWRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 642 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) KEIGHLEY CAMPUS KEIGHLEY CAMPUS BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground Highfield Lane | grass pitches | 978 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.