Ivy Street is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 2ER 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 Ivy Street, Keighley, BD21 2ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 2EP, BD21 2EE, BD21 2ES, BD21 2ET, BD21 2EF, BD21 2EQ, BD21 2DU, BD21 2EL, BD21 2EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD21 2ER has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 49.3% | 47.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 32.8% | 36.9% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 48.9% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.4% | 41% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 31.5% | -9.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 17.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 2ER this area, 34.1% 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 34.1% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 12.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 15.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 13.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 18.5% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 10.1% | 3.4% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.4% 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 | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 49.3% | 57.3% | 8.0% | 2.7% | 54.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 37% | 25.4% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -56.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 70.2% | 75.1% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.2% | 22.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 16.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 75.1% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 20.1% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.7% | 2.8% | -19.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10% | 37.2% | -27.2% |
| Christian | 13.9% | 46.2% | -32.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 68% | 6.5% | 61.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivy Street was 204.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% higher than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ivy Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Keighley Central and the 274th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Ivy Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-05-20 | £143,193 |
| 3 Ivy Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-07-19 | £103,670 |
| 7 Ivy Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2024-07-05 | £73,114 |
| 11 Ivy Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £56,100 | 2024-06-05 | £62,940 |
| 3 Ivy Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2017-03-10 | £99,187 |
BD21 2ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BD21 2ER area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 1,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | - not rated | 183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | 3out of 4 | 183 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Cartmel Road , BD21 2RD | - not rated | 429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Cartmel Road , BD21 2RD | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Lustre Street , BD21 2ND | 3out of 4 | 672 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 | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead High School Greenhead Road , Utley BD20 6EB | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbank School Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | - not rated | 2,133 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 | 434 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calversyke Middle School School Road , Guardhouse BD22 6JG | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swire Smith Middle School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Middle School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth Valley Middle School Bracken Bank Crescent , BD22 7AX | - not rated | 2,772 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 | 291 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 | 575 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cliffe School 206 Skipton Road , BD21 2TA | - not rated | 575 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branshaw School Oakworth Road , BD21 1QX | - not rated | 947 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | - not rated | 1,327 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 | 154 yd | |
| Balti House | Brooks Building, Albert Street | 200 yd | |
| Pepe’s Piri Piri | 107 North Street | 220 yd | |
| Hope Cafe | North Street | 246 yd | |
| Thai on Aire | 145 Skipton Road | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Livery Rooms | 89-94 North Street | 231 yd | |
| Keighley West Yorkshire Sports & Social Club - (Bar Only) | 4 Lord Street | 319 yd | |
| Keighley Playhouse | 1 Devonshire Street | 326 yd | |
| New Variety Club | New Variety Club, Russell Street | 357 yd | |
| Keighley Liberal Club (Bar Only) | 5 Scott Street | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroush Cafe | 6 Campbell Street | 203 yd | |
| Lahore Catering | 24 Belgrave Road | 209 yd | |
| Deli Touch | 39 Belgrave Road | 242 yd | |
| Desi Deli | 5 Alice Street | 266 yd | |
| Deli Point | 130a North Street | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shan's Supermarket | Shan Building, Alice Street | 266 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 572 yd | |
| Asda | Bingley Street | 773 yd | |
| Morrisons | Worth Way | 778 yd | |
| Aldi | Gresley Road | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) (Closed) Cavendish Street | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| No 7 Health Club (Ladies Only) (Closed) Devonshire Street | health and fitness suite | 349 yd |
| Highfield Community Association DREWRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 381 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground Highfield Lane | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School SPRING GARDENS LANE | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Trugym Keighley (Closed) Worth Way | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) KEIGHLEY CAMPUS KEIGHLEY CAMPUS BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Keighley Cricket Ground HARD INGS ROAD | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Sangat Community Centre MARLBOROUGH STREET | 899 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.