Spencer Street is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 2BS 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 Spencer Street, Keighley, BD21 2BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 2DD, BD21 2BL, BD21 2BP, BD21 2DE, BD21 2BX, BD21 2PZ, BD21 2DB, BD21 2BJ, BD21 2PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD21 2BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 51.1% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.8% | 48.9% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 31% | 39.9% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 49.4% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 49.7% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 29.6% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 15.6% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 2BS this area, 40.7% 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 | 39.9% | 40.7% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 22.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 15.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 6.7% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 13.5% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.4% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.8% 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 | 0.2% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 82.5% | 76.7% | -5.8% | 2.7% | 74.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 10.1% | 8.8% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -72.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 61.8% | 63.7% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34% | 28% | -6.0% | 5.6% | 22.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.8% | 63.7% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 24.7% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.1% | 3.9% | -22.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.9% | 37.2% | -31.3% |
| Christian | 7.5% | 46.2% | -38.7% |
| Muslim | 83.9% | 6.5% | 77.4% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spencer Street was 110.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spencer Street has the 58th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Keighley Central and the 656th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Spencer Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-08-20 | £126,390 |
| 66 Spencer Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2014-12-19 | £145,293 |
| 78 Spencer Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2014-05-07 | £136,811 |
| 78 Spencer Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2008-02-19 | £172,513 |
| 74 Spencer Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2008-01-17 | £52,759 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD21 2BS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Other | 30 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Primary School Cartmel Road , BD21 2RD | 2out of 4 | 242 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Lustre Street , BD21 2ND | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | 2out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic School Guard House Road , BD22 6JP | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holycroft Primary School Victoria Road , BD21 1JF | 3out of 4 | 784 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 | 889 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 2out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | 2out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD | 3out of 4 | 5,235 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 5,238 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 | 1,114 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,509 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceroll Factory | 37 Highfield Lane | 140 yd | |
| Big Soup Theatre Group | Luton Street | 202 yd | |
| Naya | 12 Russell Street | 251 yd | |
| Balti House | Brooks Building, Albert Street | 270 yd | |
| The Downstairs Project | Keighley Civic Centre, North Street | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Variety Club | New Variety Club, Russell Street | 223 yd | |
| Keighley Playhouse | 1 Devonshire Street | 237 yd | |
| Keighley Liberal Club (Bar Only) | 5 Scott Street | 305 yd | |
| Nerdz Arcade Bar | 3 Scott Street | 315 yd | |
| Brown Cow Inn (Bar Only) | 4 Cross Leeds Street | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore Catering | 24 Belgrave Road | 136 yd | |
| BBK | 32 Drewry Road | 194 yd | |
| The Garage | 12 Russell Street | 251 yd | |
| Deli Touch | 39 Belgrave Road | 329 yd | |
| Flames Pizza Bar | 40 High Street | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shan's Supermarket | Shan Building, Alice Street | 429 yd | |
| Morrisons | Worth Way | 683 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 707 yd | |
| Aldi | Gresley Road | 873 yd | |
| Iceland | Gresley Road | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Community Association DREWRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 192 yd |
| No 7 Health Club (Ladies Only) (Closed) Devonshire Street | health and fitness suite | 282 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) (Closed) Cavendish Street | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground Highfield Lane | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Keighley) 222-226 222-226 OAKWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Trugym Keighley (Closed) Worth Way | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Nrgym Keighley GREENGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School SPRING GARDENS LANE | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) KEIGHLEY CAMPUS KEIGHLEY CAMPUS BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 995 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.