Dalton Lane is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 4HY 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 Dalton Lane, Keighley, BD21 4HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 4JA, BD21 4HX, BD21 4JB, BD21 4JF, BD21 4JD, BD21 4JE, BD21 4BW, BD21 4AA, BD21 4AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD21 4HY 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 4HY 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 4HY 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 Dalton Lane 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.
Dalton Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dalton Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £19,000 | 2003-02-14 | £65,605 |
| 17 Dalton Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2002-05-31 | £59,789 |
BD21 4HY 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 | 791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | - not rated | 563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Community School Victoria Avenue , BD21 3JL | - not rated | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Community School Victoria Avenue , BD21 3JL | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | - not rated | 852 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 | 1,588 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead High School Greenhead Road , Utley BD20 6EB | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbank School Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | - not rated | 2,640 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 | 904 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Middle School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Middle School Spencer Street , BD21 2QQ | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calversyke Middle School School Road , Guardhouse BD22 6JG | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth Valley Middle School Bracken Bank Crescent , BD22 7AX | - not rated | 3,090 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 | 749 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 | 1,028 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cliffe School 206 Skipton Road , BD21 2TA | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branshaw School Oakworth Road , BD21 1QX | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | - not rated | 1,968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Parcels Office | 166 Station Bridge, Bradford Road | 224 yd | |
| Starbucks | Bingley Street | 259 yd | |
| Compass Contract Services at Asda Customer Cafe | Bingley Street | 259 yd | |
| Khalids Desi Restaurant | 2-4 Low Mill Lane | 267 yd | |
| Jackie's Cafe | 1-3 Low Mill Lane | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boltmakers Arms (wet sales only) | 117 East Parade | 445 yd | |
| Cavendish (Bar only) | Cavendish Street | 539 yd | |
| The Volunteers | 52 Lawkholme Lane | 626 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | 23 Coney Lane | 637 yd | |
| Masonic Rooms | 12 Cooke Street | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danish Kashmiri Catering & Food To Go | 37-41 Bradford Road | 186 yd | |
| Panku | Asda, Bingley Street | 383 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 129 East Parade | 445 yd | |
| Sham Shawarma | 18-20 Cavendish Street | 447 yd | |
| Qurtuba Restaurant | 110 East Parade | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Bingley Street | 259 yd | |
| Aldi | Gresley Road | 433 yd | |
| Iceland | Gresley Road | 433 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 458 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | East Parade | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) KEIGHLEY CAMPUS KEIGHLEY CAMPUS BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 157 yd |
| Sangat Community Centre MARLBOROUGH STREET | 288 yd | |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Parkwood Rec Ground Beeches Road | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| The Leisure Centre Keighley VICTORIA PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) (Closed) Cavendish Street | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Trugym Keighley (Closed) Worth Way | health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Long Lee Primary School CHERRY TREE RISE | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| No 7 Health Club (Ladies Only) (Closed) Devonshire Street | health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| Keighley Cricket Ground HARD INGS ROAD | grass pitches | 895 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.