West Lane is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 2LD 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 West Lane, Keighley, BD21 2LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 2LE, BD21 2LQ, BD21 2LL, BD21 1QA, BD21 2LB, BD21 2BJ, BD21 2LJ, BD21 2JU, BD21 2JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD21 2LD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 45.6% | 47.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 54.4% | 52.4% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 36.3% | 38.1% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 47.5% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 52.6% | 41.7% | -10.9% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 37.9% | 10.8% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 17.1% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 2LD this area, 39.1% 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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.5% | 39.1% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 20.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 10.3% | -10.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 14.4% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 16.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 17.2% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.8% 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 | 7.2% | 1.5% | -5.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 71.7% | 76.4% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 73.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 4.6% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 15.4% | 12.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -68.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 64% | 57.8% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.3% | 37.6% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 32.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.6% | 57.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 29.2% | 28.0% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.7% | 5.9% | -23.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 10.7% | 1.2% | 9.5% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.7% | 37.2% | -31.5% |
| Christian | 8.5% | 46.2% | -37.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 83.5% | 6.5% | 77.0% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Lane was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% lower than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Lane has the 54th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Keighley Central and the 630th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Andrew'S Surgeries West Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2017-12-15 | £2,417,563 |
BD21 2LD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BD21 2LD 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 | 63 |
| Looking after home or family | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Other | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | - not rated | 1,918 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 | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Cartmel Road , BD21 2RD | - not rated | 535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Cartmel Road , BD21 2RD | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | - not rated | 536 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | 3out of 4 | 536 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 | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbank School Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 337 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calversyke Middle School School Road , Guardhouse BD22 6JG | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swire Smith Middle School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Middle School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth Valley Middle School Bracken Bank Crescent , BD22 7AX | - not rated | 2,310 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 | 491 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branshaw School Oakworth Road , BD21 1QX | - not rated | 537 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley Preparatory School West Cliffe , Skipton Road BD21 2TA | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cliffe School 206 Skipton Road , BD21 2TA | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Special School Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 4out of 4 | 1,308 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Soup Theatre Group | Luton Street | 30 yd | |
| Salvation Army | High Street | 169 yd | |
| Zaika | 50 High Street | 169 yd | |
| Naya | 12 Russell Street | 200 yd | |
| The Orient | 25-29 Chapel Lane | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Cow Inn (Bar Only) | 4 Cross Leeds Street | 100 yd | |
| New Variety Club | New Variety Club, Russell Street | 173 yd | |
| Albert Hotel | Bridge Street | 194 yd | |
| The Royal Oak (Wet sales only) | Damside | 222 yd | |
| Keighley Playhouse | 1 Devonshire Street | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames Pizza Bar | 40 High Street | 169 yd | |
| The Garage | 12 Russell Street | 200 yd | |
| Northern Spice | 9 North Street | 275 yd | |
| Good All | 22 South Street | 285 yd | |
| Eastern Taste | 4 Church Street | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Worth Way | 514 yd | |
| Shan's Supermarket | Shan Building, Alice Street | 521 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 728 yd | |
| Aldi | Gresley Road | 781 yd | |
| Iceland | Gresley Road | 781 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No 7 Health Club (Ladies Only) (Closed) Devonshire Street | health and fitness suite | 254 yd |
| Highfield Community Association DREWRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 358 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) (Closed) Cavendish Street | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Keighley) 222-226 222-226 OAKWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| Trugym Keighley (Closed) Worth Way | health and fitness suite | 561 yd |
| Nrgym Keighley GREENGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground Highfield Lane | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Keighley Table Tennis And Recreation Centre KNOWLE MILL KNOWLE MILL SOUTH STREET | 849 yd | |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) KEIGHLEY CAMPUS KEIGHLEY CAMPUS BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 971 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 | 88.9% |
| 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.