Ada Street is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 2LX 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 Ada Street, Keighley, BD21 2LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 2LU, BD21 2LY, BD21 2LR, BD21 2LS, BD21 2QS, BD21 2QL, BD21 2LT, BD21 2NG, BD21 2QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD21 2LX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 48.4% | 48.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.5% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 31.6% | 36% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 47.8% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 50.5% | 48% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 32% | 34.9% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 8.3% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 7.9% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 2LX this area, 32.1% 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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.5% | 32.1% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 18.2% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 14.5% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 15.2% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 11.5% | 2.7% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.5% 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 | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 63.2% | 72.5% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 69.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 23% | 18.5% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -62.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 71.4% 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 | 70% | 71.4% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 6% | 5.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.7% | 22.6% | -5.1% | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| 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 | 69.5% | 71.4% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 20.1% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 2.8% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 1.6% | -17.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.7% | 37.2% | -27.5% |
| Christian | 11.1% | 46.2% | -35.1% |
| Muslim | 75.1% | 6.5% | 68.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ada Street was 162.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.2% lower than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ada Street has the 35th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Keighley Central and the 374th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Ada Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2024-10-04 | £72,738 |
| 16 Ada Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-10-31 | £91,337 |
| 11 Ada Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-09-26 | £107,490 |
| 8 Ada Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2017-03-22 | £90,663 |
| 5 Ada Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,500 | 2015-12-21 | £94,402 |
BD21 2LX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2LX 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 | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Other | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,259 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 | 200 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Cartmel Road , BD21 2RD | - not rated | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Cartmel Road , BD21 2RD | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic School Guard House Road , BD22 6JP | - not rated | 432 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic School Guard House Road , BD22 6JP | 3out of 4 | 432 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 | 1,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead High School Greenhead Road , Utley BD20 6EB | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbank School Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | - not rated | 1,636 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 | 134 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calversyke Middle School School Road , Guardhouse BD22 6JG | - not rated | 735 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swire Smith Middle School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth Valley Middle School Bracken Bank Crescent , BD22 7AX | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Middle School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | - not rated | 2,454 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 | 758 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 | 475 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Special School Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | - not rated | 914 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley Preparatory School West Cliffe , Skipton Road BD21 2TA | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cliffe School 206 Skipton Road , BD21 2TA | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 381 yd | |
| Iceroll Factory | 37 Highfield Lane | 471 yd | |
| Naya | 12 Russell Street | 544 yd | |
| Salvation Army | High Street | 566 yd | |
| Zaika | 50 High Street | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Cow Inn (Bar Only) | 4 Cross Leeds Street | 430 yd | |
| New Variety Club | New Variety Club, Russell Street | 512 yd | |
| Grafton Club (Bar Only) | Oakworth Road | 546 yd | |
| Keighley Playhouse | 1 Devonshire Street | 546 yd | |
| The Royal Oak (Wet sales only) | Damside | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Roti | 139 Devonshire Street | 57 yd | |
| Deli & Desserts | 198-200 West Lane | 88 yd | |
| Great Wall | 161 West Lane | 88 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 199 West Lane | 118 yd | |
| Old Time Fisheries | 183 Devonshire Street | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shan's Supermarket | Shan Building, Alice Street | 765 yd | |
| Morrisons | Worth Way | 910 yd | |
| Co Op | 125 Broomhill Avenue | 956 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Community Association DREWRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 191 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground Highfield Lane | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Keighley) 222-226 222-226 OAKWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| No 7 Health Club (Ladies Only) (Closed) Devonshire Street | health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) (Closed) Cavendish Street | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Nrgym Keighley GREENGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Trugym Keighley (Closed) Worth Way | health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School SPRING GARDENS LANE | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.