Lawkholme Lane is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 3EA 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 Lawkholme Lane, Keighley, BD21 3EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 3JF, BD21 3DW, BD21 3DP, BD21 3DL, BD21 3DN, BD21 3DX, BD21 3BB, BD21 3DR, BD21 3DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD21 3EA is primarily male, with 62.9% of the population 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 | 35.6% | 37.1% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -13.9% |
| Male | 64.4% | 62.9% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 13.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD21 3EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50% | 62.8% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 24.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.6% | 15.9% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -28.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 4.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 20.4% | 16.7% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.2% | 30.7% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -17.7% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36.4% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 24.3% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 9% | 6.4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 3EA this area, 36.3% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 36.3% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 18.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 7.9% | -13.9% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 10.8% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 8.3% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 17.9% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 9.3% | 5.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 76% | 79.7% | 3.7% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 7.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 63.3% 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 | 67.3% | 63.3% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| European Union | 20.2% | 18.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 12.5% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.7% | 63.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.5% | 10% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 9.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 7.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.5% | 76.7% | -35.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 12.6% | 1.3% | 11.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 29.2% | 13.5% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawkholme Lane was 2863.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1233.9% higher than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Lawkholme Lane has the highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Keighley Central and the 5th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1186.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 - 49 Lawkholme Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-08-10 | £178,591 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | 3out of 4 | 1,457 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 | 163 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Community School Victoria Avenue , BD21 3JL | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Cartmel Road , BD21 2RD | 2out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | 4out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Lustre Street , BD21 2ND | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 993 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 2out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | 2out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 4,747 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD | 3out of 4 | 5,206 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 | 1,506 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,677 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilsons Fish Restaurant | 54 Lawkholme Lane | 73 yd | |
| Alijee Spice | 68-70 Cavendish Street | 99 yd | |
| The Yorkshire Tapas | 62 Cavendish Street | 111 yd | |
| Sam’s Sandwich Shop | 59B Cavendish Street | 140 yd | |
| World Peace Cafe | 1 Lawkholme Crescent | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Volunteers | 52 Lawkholme Lane | 73 yd | |
| Cavendish (Bar only) | Cavendish Street | 114 yd | |
| Keighley West Yorkshire Sports & Social Club - (Bar Only) | 4 Lord Street | 135 yd | |
| Masonic Rooms | 12 Cooke Street | 182 yd | |
| The Livery Rooms | 89-94 North Street | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phatboiz Premium Burger Company | 15 Cavendish Court, Lawkholme Lane | 28 yd | |
| Antalya Shwarma | 36 Cavendish Street | 168 yd | |
| Pizza Grill | 17 Lawkholme Crescent | 168 yd | |
| Desi Deli | 5 Alice Street | 173 yd | |
| Greggs | 58 Towngate | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 135 yd | |
| Shan's Supermarket | Shan Building, Alice Street | 173 yd | |
| Asda | Bingley Street | 339 yd | |
| Aldi | Gresley Road | 467 yd | |
| Iceland | Gresley Road | 467 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) (Closed) Cavendish Street | health and fitness suite | 158 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 266 yd |
| No 7 Health Club (Ladies Only) (Closed) Devonshire Street | health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) KEIGHLEY CAMPUS KEIGHLEY CAMPUS BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| Sangat Community Centre MARLBOROUGH STREET | 506 yd | |
| Trugym Keighley (Closed) Worth Way | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| The Leisure Centre Keighley VICTORIA PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 666 yd |
| Highfield Community Association DREWRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 755 yd |
| Keighley Cricket Ground HARD INGS ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Cougar Park COUGAR PARK COUGAR PARK HARD INGS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.