Cartmel Road is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 2QH 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 Cartmel Road, Keighley, BD21 2QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 2QL, BD21 2QX, BD21 2QY, BD21 2LU, BD21 2QT, BD21 2QJ, BD21 2LX, BD21 2RA, BD21 2QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD21 2QH 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 2QH 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 Cartmel Road was 167.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.2% lower than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cartmel Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Keighley Central and the 387th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Cartmel Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2023-05-25 | £59,169 |
| 22 Cartmel Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2022-07-08 | £76,396 |
| 23 Cartmel Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2021-11-17 | £61,434 |
| 28 Cartmel Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2021-09-06 | £76,629 |
| 28 Cartmel Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2020-02-11 | £50,438 |
BD21 2QH 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 2QH 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,306 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 | 2out of 4 | 220 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Lustre Street , BD21 2ND | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic School Guard House Road , BD22 6JP | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | 2out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holycroft Primary School Victoria Road , BD21 1JF | 3out of 4 | 781 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 | 949 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 2out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | 2out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD | 3out of 4 | 5,289 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,569 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Soup Theatre Group | Luton Street | 356 yd | |
| Iceroll Factory | 37 Highfield Lane | 405 yd | |
| Naya | 12 Russell Street | 501 yd | |
| Salvation Army | High Street | 542 yd | |
| Zaika | 50 High Street | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Cow Inn (Bar Only) | 4 Cross Leeds Street | 426 yd | |
| New Variety Club | New Variety Club, Russell Street | 469 yd | |
| Keighley Playhouse | 1 Devonshire Street | 499 yd | |
| Keighley Liberal Club (Bar Only) | 5 Scott Street | 569 yd | |
| Albert Hotel | Bridge Street | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Roti | 139 Devonshire Street | 96 yd | |
| Deli & Desserts | 198-200 West Lane | 158 yd | |
| Great Wall | 161 West Lane | 158 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 199 West Lane | 192 yd | |
| BBK | 32 Drewry Road | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shan's Supermarket | Shan Building, Alice Street | 701 yd | |
| Morrisons | Worth Way | 890 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 983 yd | |
| Co Op | 125 Broomhill Avenue | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Community Association DREWRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 116 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground Highfield Lane | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| No 7 Health Club (Ladies Only) (Closed) Devonshire Street | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Keighley) 222-226 222-226 OAKWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) (Closed) Cavendish Street | health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Trugym Keighley (Closed) Worth Way | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Nrgym Keighley GREENGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School SPRING GARDENS LANE | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 976 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.