North Street is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 3AL 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 North Street, Keighley, BD21 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 3AP, BD21 3AU, BD21 3AW, BD21 3AJ, BD21 3AH, BD21 3BE, BD21 3AR, BD21 3AY, BD21 3AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD21 3AL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 48.1% | 49.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 30.1% | 33.8% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 50.5% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 8% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 39.5% | 42.7% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 36.4% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 18% | 12.7% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 3AL this area, 35.9% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.8% | 35.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 13% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 18% | 10.8% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 18% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 10.7% | 1.5% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.1% 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 | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 76.7% | 82.3% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 79.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 16.6% | 9.1% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -72.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 63% | 70.2% | 7.2% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.6% | 25.9% | -4.7% | 5.6% | 20.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63% | 70.2% | 7.2% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 26.8% | 24.4% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.4% | 0% | -26.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.9% | 37.2% | -33.3% |
| Christian | 7.5% | 46.2% | -38.7% |
| Muslim | 80.7% | 6.5% | 74.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Street was 196.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.7% lower than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Street has the 25th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Keighley Central and the 296th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 North Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-03-23 | £337,960 |
| 124 North Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-02-17 | £266,256 |
| 128B North Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2004-02-25 | £39,135 |
BD21 3AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
BD21 3AL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BD21 3AL 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 | 58 |
| Looking after home or family | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | 3out of 4 | 1,635 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 | 106 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Cartmel Road , BD21 2RD | 2out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Community School Victoria Avenue , BD21 3JL | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Lustre Street , BD21 2ND | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | 4out of 4 | 1,037 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 | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 2out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | 2out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 4,983 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD | 3out of 4 | 5,428 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 | 1,267 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,517 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Cafe | North Street | 107 yd | |
| Thai on Aire | 145 Skipton Road | 121 yd | |
| 50's Diner | 5c Alice Street | 141 yd | |
| Cafe Central | Central Hall, Alice Street | 141 yd | |
| Pepe’s Piri Piri | 107 North Street | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Livery Rooms | 89-94 North Street | 194 yd | |
| Keighley West Yorkshire Sports & Social Club - (Bar Only) | 4 Lord Street | 211 yd | |
| The Volunteers | 52 Lawkholme Lane | 286 yd | |
| Masonic Rooms | 12 Cooke Street | 327 yd | |
| Cavendish (Bar only) | Cavendish Street | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Point | 130a North Street | 66 yd | |
| Aroush Cafe | 6 Campbell Street | 138 yd | |
| Desi Deli | 5 Alice Street | 141 yd | |
| Phatboiz Premium Burger Company | 15 Cavendish Court, Lawkholme Lane | 286 yd | |
| Pizza Grill | 17 Lawkholme Crescent | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shan's Supermarket | Shan Building, Alice Street | 141 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 370 yd | |
| Asda | Bingley Street | 555 yd | |
| Aldi | Gresley Road | 725 yd | |
| Iceland | Gresley Road | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) (Closed) Cavendish Street | health and fitness suite | 193 yd |
| No 7 Health Club (Ladies Only) (Closed) Devonshire Street | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Highfield Community Association DREWRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 631 yd |
| Sangat Community Centre MARLBOROUGH STREET | 653 yd | |
| Keighley Cricket Ground HARD INGS ROAD | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) KEIGHLEY CAMPUS KEIGHLEY CAMPUS BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| The Leisure Centre Keighley VICTORIA PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 682 yd |
| Cougar Park COUGAR PARK COUGAR PARK HARD INGS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Trugym Keighley (Closed) Worth Way | health and fitness suite | 776 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 | 87.5% |
| 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.