Cliffe Street is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 2ES 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 Cliffe Street, Keighley, BD21 2ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD20 6LA, BD21 2ER, BD21 2EP, BD21 2EA, BD21 2EE, BD21 2EF, BD21 2ET, BD21 2SP, BD21 2DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD21 2ES 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 2ES 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 Cliffe Street was 240.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.8% higher than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cliffe Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Keighley Central and the 202nd highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Cliffe Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,200 | 2016-05-13 | £184,066 |
| 25 Cliffe Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2012-08-10 | £98,363 |
| 25 Cliffe Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2010-10-29 | £126,792 |
| 33 Cliffe Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2007-08-31 | £153,110 |
| 33 Cliffe Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2005-04-08 | £115,176 |
BD21 2ES 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 2ES 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,814 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 | 2out of 4 | 231 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Cartmel Road , BD21 2RD | 2out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Lustre Street , BD21 2ND | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Community School Victoria Avenue , BD21 3JL | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic School Guard House Road , BD22 6JP | 3out of 4 | 908 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 | 681 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 2out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | 2out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 5,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD | 3out of 4 | 5,427 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,332 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe’s Piri Piri | 107 North Street | 177 yd | |
| Hope Cafe | North Street | 190 yd | |
| Balti House | Brooks Building, Albert Street | 195 yd | |
| Iceroll Factory | 37 Highfield Lane | 199 yd | |
| Thai on Aire | 145 Skipton Road | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Livery Rooms | 89-94 North Street | 198 yd | |
| Keighley West Yorkshire Sports & Social Club - (Bar Only) | 4 Lord Street | 277 yd | |
| Keighley Playhouse | 1 Devonshire Street | 342 yd | |
| Keighley Liberal Club (Bar Only) | 5 Scott Street | 360 yd | |
| Masonic Rooms | 12 Cooke Street | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroush Cafe | 6 Campbell Street | 155 yd | |
| Desi Deli | 5 Alice Street | 215 yd | |
| Deli Point | 130a North Street | 218 yd | |
| Lahore Catering | 24 Belgrave Road | 277 yd | |
| Deli Touch | 39 Belgrave Road | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shan's Supermarket | Shan Building, Alice Street | 215 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 517 yd | |
| Asda | Bingley Street | 715 yd | |
| Morrisons | Worth Way | 773 yd | |
| Aldi | Gresley Road | 819 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) (Closed) Cavendish Street | health and fitness suite | 250 yd |
| No 7 Health Club (Ladies Only) (Closed) Devonshire Street | health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| Highfield Community Association DREWRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 449 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground Highfield Lane | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School SPRING GARDENS LANE | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Trugym Keighley (Closed) Worth Way | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Keighley Cricket Ground HARD INGS ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) KEIGHLEY CAMPUS KEIGHLEY CAMPUS BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Sangat Community Centre MARLBOROUGH STREET | 834 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 219.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.