West Lane is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 2RZ 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 2RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 2RY, BD21 2RX, BD21 2RJ, BD22 6EY, BD21 2RN, BD22 6EU, BD21 2RU, BD22 6EX, BD21 2RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD21 2RZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 55.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 46% | 44.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 | 34.5% | 34.7% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 41.8% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 12.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 6.3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 43.4% | 42.9% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 29.8% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 19.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 2RZ this area, 37.8% 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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.2% | 37.8% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 19.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 13.9% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 13.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 19.7% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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 | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 10.9% | 21% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 18.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 81.4% | 66.7% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 87.8% | 83% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 11.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 83% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.2% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 23.6% | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Lane was 134.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% lower than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Lane has the 46th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Keighley Central and the 505th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 258 West Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2025-08-14 | £67,939 |
| 264 West Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-05-03 | £141,597 |
| 258 West Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2022-01-21 | £125,136 |
| 258 West Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £104,950 | 2021-06-04 | £128,491 |
| 268 West Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-02-01 | £178,210 |
BD21 2RZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,774 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic School Guard House Road , BD22 6JP | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merlin Top Primary Academy Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 4out of 4 | 320 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Cartmel Road , BD21 2RD | 2out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Lustre Street , BD21 2ND | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Nessfield Nessfield Drive , BD22 6NP | 1out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 2out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | 2out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 367 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,555 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 | 870 yd | |
| Iceroll Factory | 37 Highfield Lane | 871 yd | |
| The Dessert Guys | 248 Oakworth Road | 926 yd | |
| Naya | 12 Russell Street | 1,012 yd | |
| Balti House | Brooks Building, Albert Street | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Cow Inn (Bar Only) | 4 Cross Leeds Street | 925 yd | |
| Grafton Club (Bar Only) | Oakworth Road | 931 yd | |
| New Variety Club | New Variety Club, Russell Street | 981 yd | |
| Keighley Playhouse | 1 Devonshire Street | 1,004 yd | |
| The Three Horses | Fell Lane | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ling's Kitchen | 45 Braithwaite Avenue | 235 yd | |
| Old Time Fisheries | 183 Devonshire Street | 323 yd | |
| Best Roti | 139 Devonshire Street | 439 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 199 West Lane | 450 yd | |
| Deli & Desserts | 198-200 West Lane | 529 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Recreation Ground Highfield Lane | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Highfield Community Association DREWRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 578 yd |
| Merlin Top Primary Academy BRAITHWAITE AVENUE | 735 yd | |
| Workouts Gyms (Keighley) 222-226 222-226 OAKWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School SPRING GARDENS LANE | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| No 7 Health Club (Ladies Only) (Closed) Devonshire Street | health and fitness suite | 1,049 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 | 131.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.