Hard Ings Road is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 3NB 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 Hard Ings Road, Keighley, BD21 3NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 3LU, BD21 3LX, BD21 3LY, BD21 3LT, BD21 3LP, BD21 3LS, BD21 3NA, BD21 3LZ, BD21 3JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD21 3NB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50.7% | 49.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.6% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 35.6% | 38.8% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 45% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.4% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 41% | 47% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 41% | 33.7% | -7.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 3NB this area, 29% 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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 29% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 15.6% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.8% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.2% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 18.4% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 10.3% | 4.7% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.4% 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 | 8.6% | 8.9% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 42.1% | 42.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 39.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 45.5% | 42.4% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -39.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 81.2% | 72.7% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 9.5% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.5% | 16.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 72.7% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 17.6% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 2.3% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.8% | 37.2% | -16.4% |
| Christian | 20.3% | 46.2% | -25.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 54.2% | 6.5% | 47.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hard Ings Road was 153.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.1% higher than the Bingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hard Ings Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley and the 436th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mast Site Keighley Cricket Club Hard Ings Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £94,500 | 2022-10-28 | £100,686 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Hard Ings Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2013-05-31 | £1,343,018 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD21 3NB 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 | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Community School Victoria Avenue , BD21 3JL | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | 2out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Cartmel Road , BD21 2RD | 2out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | 4out of 4 | 1,348 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 | 895 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 2out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | 2out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 4,814 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,085 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,088 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Hard Ings Road | 54 yd | |
| Keighley Cougers Kitchen | Cougar Park, Royd Ings Avenue | 75 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 8, Keighley Retail Park, Hard Ings Road | 216 yd | |
| Deli Zone | 122 Lawkholme Lane | 232 yd | |
| Victoria Hall | Victoria Park, Bradford Road | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley Cricket Club | Hard Ings Road | 54 yd | |
| The Volunteers | 52 Lawkholme Lane | 826 yd | |
| Keighley West Yorkshire Sports & Social Club - (Bar Only) | 4 Lord Street | 828 yd | |
| Cavendish (Bar only) | Cavendish Street | 839 yd | |
| The Livery Rooms | 89-94 North Street | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Keighley Retail Park, Hard Ings Road | 216 yd | |
| Deli Touch | 1 Emily Street | 500 yd | |
| Beanies Green Cafe | Unit 5 Aireside Business Park, Royd Ings Avenue | 527 yd | |
| Panku | Asda, Bingley Street | 577 yd | |
| Deli Point | 130a North Street | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | East Parade | 686 yd | |
| Asda | Bingley Street | 722 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 727 yd | |
| Shan's Supermarket | Shan Building, Alice Street | 789 yd | |
| Aldi | Gresley Road | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keighley Cricket Ground HARD INGS ROAD | grass pitches | 50 yd |
| Cougar Park COUGAR PARK COUGAR PARK HARD INGS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 71 yd |
| The Leisure Centre Keighley VICTORIA PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 240 yd |
| Sangat Community Centre MARLBOROUGH STREET | 568 yd | |
| Parkwood Rec Ground Beeches Road | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) (Closed) Cavendish Street | health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) KEIGHLEY CAMPUS KEIGHLEY CAMPUS BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Riddlesden Cricket Club RIDDLESDEN CRICKET CLUB RIDDLESDEN CRICKET CLUB GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School SPRING GARDENS LANE | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.