Highfield Lane is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 2EH 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 Highfield Lane, Keighley, BD21 2EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 2EJ, BD21 2EL, BD21 2EW, BD21 2DH, BD21 2EQ, BD21 2DF, BD21 2PP, BD21 2EN, BD21 2PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD21 2EH 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 2EH 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 Highfield Lane was 116.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.1% lower than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highfield Lane has the 50th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Keighley Central and the 589th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Highfield Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-12-09 | £139,154 |
| 70 Highfield Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-01-24 | £88,405 |
| 50B Highfield Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2011-03-31 | £151,927 |
| 52 Highfield Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2011-03-31 | £117,398 |
| 66 Highfield Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2008-05-12 | £179,756 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD21 2EH 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 | - not rated | 1,922 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 | - not rated | 275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Cartmel Road , BD21 2RD | 3out of 4 | 275 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | - not rated | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Lustre Street , BD21 2ND | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 758 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead High School Greenhead Road , Utley BD20 6EB | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbank School Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calversyke Middle School School Road , Guardhouse BD22 6JG | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swire Smith Middle School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Middle School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth Valley Middle School Bracken Bank Crescent , BD22 7AX | - not rated | 2,685 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 | 424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley Preparatory School West Cliffe , Skipton Road BD21 2TA | - not rated | 693 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cliffe School 206 Skipton Road , BD21 2TA | - not rated | 693 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branshaw School Oakworth Road , BD21 1QX | - not rated | 838 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Special School Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 4out of 4 | 1,213 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceroll Factory | 37 Highfield Lane | 165 yd | |
| Balti House | Brooks Building, Albert Street | 296 yd | |
| Pepe’s Piri Piri | 107 North Street | 358 yd | |
| Naya | 12 Russell Street | 389 yd | |
| Big Soup Theatre Group | Luton Street | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Livery Rooms | 89-94 North Street | 358 yd | |
| Keighley Playhouse | 1 Devonshire Street | 360 yd | |
| New Variety Club | New Variety Club, Russell Street | 370 yd | |
| Keighley Liberal Club (Bar Only) | 5 Scott Street | 414 yd | |
| Nerdz Arcade Bar | 3 Scott Street | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore Catering | 24 Belgrave Road | 69 yd | |
| Deli Touch | 39 Belgrave Road | 146 yd | |
| BBK | 32 Drewry Road | 149 yd | |
| Aroush Cafe | 6 Campbell Street | 347 yd | |
| The Garage | 12 Russell Street | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shan's Supermarket | Shan Building, Alice Street | 409 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 714 yd | |
| Morrisons | Worth Way | 829 yd | |
| Asda | Bingley Street | 917 yd | |
| Aldi | Gresley Road | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Community Association DREWRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 233 yd |
| No 7 Health Club (Ladies Only) (Closed) Devonshire Street | health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground Highfield Lane | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) (Closed) Cavendish Street | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School SPRING GARDENS LANE | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Trugym Keighley (Closed) Worth Way | health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Keighley) 222-226 222-226 OAKWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Nrgym Keighley GREENGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) KEIGHLEY CAMPUS KEIGHLEY CAMPUS BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,023 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.