Mohair Street is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 2AG is located in the Keighley Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Keighley. This postcode has been in use since 2015-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mohair Street, Keighley, BD21 2AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 2PE, BD21 2LP, BD21 2ND, BD21 2LZ, BD21 2LB, BD21 2NA, BD21 2QW, BD21 1SD, BD21 2QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD21 2AG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 50.7% | 47.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52.2% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 2AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 33.9% | 47.8% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 21.5% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 3.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 17.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 9.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 (64.6%) 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 | 23.3% | 33.2% | 9.9% | 48.4% | -15.2% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 31.4% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 21.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 16.6% | 10.5% | -6.1% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 2AG this area, 35.1% 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 13.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.2% | 35.1% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 16.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 15.4% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.2% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 11.2% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 9% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 13.8% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -20.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 9% | 6.6% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.5% | 80.8% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 91% | 77.4% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 11.9% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 77.4% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 7.5% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.9% | 76.7% | -27.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 34.9% | 13.5% | 21.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mohair Street was 442.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.1% higher than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mohair Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Keighley Central and the 63rd highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 246.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mohair Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2016-12-23 | £64,749 |
| 10 Mohair Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2016-12-23 | £64,749 |
| 11 Mohair Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2016-06-30 | £66,709 |
| 12 Mohair Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2016-02-03 | £68,880 |
| 5 Mohair Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2015-06-01 | £73,472 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | 3out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Lustre Street , BD21 2ND | 3out of 4 | 48 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Cartmel Road , BD21 2RD | 2out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic School Guard House Road , BD22 6JP | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holycroft Primary School Victoria Road , BD21 1JF | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | 2out of 4 | 772 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 | 1,162 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | 2out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 2out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD | 3out of 4 | 5,038 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 5,332 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 | 993 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,786 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Soup Theatre Group | Luton Street | 231 yd | |
| Salvation Army | High Street | 389 yd | |
| Zaika | 50 High Street | 389 yd | |
| Naya | 12 Russell Street | 423 yd | |
| Shimla Spice | 14 South Street | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Cow Inn (Bar Only) | 4 Cross Leeds Street | 223 yd | |
| The Royal Oak (Wet sales only) | Damside | 372 yd | |
| Grafton Club (Bar Only) | Oakworth Road | 375 yd | |
| Albert Hotel | Bridge Street | 393 yd | |
| New Variety Club | New Variety Club, Russell Street | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli & Desserts | 198-200 West Lane | 187 yd | |
| Great Wall | 161 West Lane | 187 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 199 West Lane | 272 yd | |
| Best Roti | 139 Devonshire Street | 284 yd | |
| Oxford Fisheries | 218 Oakworth Road | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Worth Way | 714 yd | |
| Shan's Supermarket | Shan Building, Alice Street | 718 yd | |
| Co Op | 125 Broomhill Avenue | 857 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 952 yd | |
| Aldi | Gresley Road | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Community Association DREWRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 309 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Keighley) 222-226 222-226 OAKWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 379 yd |
| No 7 Health Club (Ladies Only) (Closed) Devonshire Street | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground Highfield Lane | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) (Closed) Cavendish Street | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Nrgym Keighley GREENGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Trugym Keighley (Closed) Worth Way | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 889 yd |
| Keighley Table Tennis And Recreation Centre KNOWLE MILL KNOWLE MILL SOUTH STREET | 903 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.