Riverside is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 4JP 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 Riverside, Keighley, BD21 4JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 4JS, BD21 4JT, BD21 4JR, BD21 4JH, BD21 4LA, BD21 4BA, BD21 4LG, BD21 4NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD21 4JP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 52.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 32.6% | 39.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 42.4% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 2.7% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 10.3% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 40.7% | 45.1% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 35.9% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 13.7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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 4JP this area, 30% 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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 30% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 15.2% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 14.8% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 20.6% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.8% 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 | 15.7% | 17.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 16.0% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 18.1% | 28.6% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 25.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 58.1% | 44.8% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -36.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 78.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 78.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 8.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 12.1% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.4% | 78.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 15.9% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 1.3% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 22.5% | 46.2% | -23.7% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 44.4% | 6.5% | 37.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside was 514.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 156.4% higher than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Riverside has the 5th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Keighley Central and the 39th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 191.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Riverside, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-01-24 | £111,790 |
| 19 Riverside, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2024-12-13 | £135,340 |
| 7 Riverside, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2024-01-23 | £92,758 |
| 19 Riverside, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £81,500 | 2017-08-04 | £119,156 |
| 5 Riverside, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2015-09-25 | £130,052 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | - not rated | 398 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 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Community School Victoria Avenue , BD21 3JL | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | - not rated | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Lee Primary School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead High School Greenhead Road , Utley BD20 6EB | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbank School Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | - not rated | 2,992 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 | 899 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Middle School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Middle School Spencer Street , BD21 2QQ | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calversyke Middle School School Road , Guardhouse BD22 6JG | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryshworth Middle School Morton Lane , Crossflatts BD16 2EP | - not rated | 3,224 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 | 1,139 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 | 1,310 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cliffe School 206 Skipton Road , BD21 2TA | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branshaw School Oakworth Road , BD21 1QX | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | - not rated | 2,202 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sands Sandwiches | 58 Dalton Lane | 67 yd | |
| De Cafe | Victory House, Dalton Lane | 78 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Keighey | Bradford Road | 506 yd | |
| Old Parcels Office | 166 Station Bridge, Bradford Road | 623 yd | |
| Starbucks | Bingley Street | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder Of Mutton | 22 Thwaites Bridge | 433 yd | |
| Boltmakers Arms (wet sales only) | 117 East Parade | 839 yd | |
| Cavendish (Bar only) | Cavendish Street | 936 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | 23 Coney Lane | 1,009 yd | |
| The Volunteers | 52 Lawkholme Lane | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danish Kashmiri Catering & Food To Go | 37-41 Bradford Road | 506 yd | |
| Rex's Brunch House | 9 Aireworth Road | 554 yd | |
| Mamas Pizza | 247-249 Bradford Road | 636 yd | |
| Stockbridge Fisheries | 253 Bradford Road | 636 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 251 Bradford Road | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | East Parade | 550 yd | |
| Asda | Bingley Street | 643 yd | |
| Aldi | Gresley Road | 796 yd | |
| Iceland | Gresley Road | 796 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Rec Ground Beeches Road | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Sangat Community Centre MARLBOROUGH STREET | 547 yd | |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) KEIGHLEY CAMPUS KEIGHLEY CAMPUS BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Marley Activities And Coaching Centre AIREWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 559 yd |
| The Leisure Centre Keighley VICTORIA PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Long Lee Primary School CHERRY TREE RISE | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| Riddlesden Cricket Club RIDDLESDEN CRICKET CLUB RIDDLESDEN CRICKET CLUB GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Cougar Park COUGAR PARK COUGAR PARK HARD INGS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,068 yd |
| Keighley Cricket Ground HARD INGS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.