Bradford Road is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 4BW is located in the Keighley East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Keighley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bradford Road, Keighley, BD21 4BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 4AA, BD21 4AB, BD21 3EE, BD21 3ED, BD21 4JE, BD21 3HU, BD21 4JD, BD21 3TA, BD21 4JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD21 4BW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 47.5% | 47.5% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 52.5% | 52.5% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD21 4BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.7% | 33.2% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 55% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.2% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 46.6% | 50.5% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 29.1% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 15.8% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 4BW this area, 43% 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 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.9% | 43% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 24.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 13.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 13.4% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 16.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 8.8% | 1.5% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.1% 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 | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 79.8% | 81.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 78.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 11.1% | 7.1% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -74.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 64.9% | 66.7% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.7% | 30.1% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 24.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 66.8% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 27.9% | 26.4% | 9.8% | 18.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.1% | 1.3% | -26.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.3% | 37.2% | -31.9% |
| Christian | 5.3% | 46.2% | -40.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 85.1% | 6.5% | 78.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradford Road was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% lower than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bradford Road has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Keighley Central and the 642nd lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Bradford Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £18,000 | 1999-09-09 | £80,822 |
BD21 4BW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Looking after home or family | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Other | 46 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Unemployed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | - not rated | 863 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 | - not rated | 396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Community School Victoria Avenue , BD21 3JL | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | - not rated | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead High School Greenhead Road , Utley BD20 6EB | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbank School Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | - not rated | 2,662 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swire Smith Middle School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Middle School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Middle School Spencer Street , BD21 2QQ | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calversyke Middle School School Road , Guardhouse BD22 6JG | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth Valley Middle School Bracken Bank Crescent , BD22 7AX | - not rated | 3,150 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley College Cavendish Street , BD21 3DF | - not rated | 647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley Preparatory School West Cliffe , Skipton Road BD21 2TA | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cliffe School 206 Skipton Road , BD21 2TA | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branshaw School Oakworth Road , BD21 1QX | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | - not rated | 1,788 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Bingley Street | 166 yd | |
| Compass Contract Services at Asda Customer Cafe | Bingley Street | 166 yd | |
| Old Parcels Office | 166 Station Bridge, Bradford Road | 223 yd | |
| Khalids Desi Restaurant | 2-4 Low Mill Lane | 265 yd | |
| Jackie's Cafe | 1-3 Low Mill Lane | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boltmakers Arms (wet sales only) | 117 East Parade | 441 yd | |
| Cavendish (Bar only) | Cavendish Street | 469 yd | |
| The Volunteers | 52 Lawkholme Lane | 540 yd | |
| Keighley West Yorkshire Sports & Social Club - (Bar Only) | 4 Lord Street | 626 yd | |
| Masonic Rooms | 12 Cooke Street | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danish Kashmiri Catering & Food To Go | 37-41 Bradford Road | 5 yd | |
| Panku | Asda, Bingley Street | 226 yd | |
| Deli Touch | 1 Emily Street | 299 yd | |
| Sham Shawarma | 18-20 Cavendish Street | 401 yd | |
| Antalya Shwarma | 36 Cavendish Street | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Bingley Street | 166 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 358 yd | |
| Aldi | Gresley Road | 496 yd | |
| Iceland | Gresley Road | 496 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | East Parade | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sangat Community Centre MARLBOROUGH STREET | 115 yd | |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) KEIGHLEY CAMPUS KEIGHLEY CAMPUS BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 184 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| The Leisure Centre Keighley VICTORIA PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 461 yd |
| Parkwood Rec Ground Beeches Road | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) (Closed) Cavendish Street | health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Keighley Cricket Ground HARD INGS ROAD | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Cougar Park COUGAR PARK COUGAR PARK HARD INGS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Trugym Keighley (Closed) Worth Way | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| No 7 Health Club (Ladies Only) (Closed) Devonshire Street | health and fitness suite | 829 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
| 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.