James Street East is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 4RB 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 James Street East, Keighley, BD21 4RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 4RA, BD21 4QZ, BD21 4QY, BD21 4RD, BD21 4RG, BD21 4RQ, BD21 4QT, BD21 4RE, BD21 4RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD21 4RB is primarily male, with 55.8% 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 | 42.1% | 44.2% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -6.8% |
| Male | 57.9% | 55.8% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 6.8% |
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 4RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 40.6% | 49.1% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 27.8% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 20% | 12.3% | -7.7% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 29.9% | 39.3% | 9.4% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 34% | 35.2% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 24.9% | 18.7% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 22.4% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 11% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 19.5% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 11% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 26.7% | 15.5% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% 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 | 19.3% | 13.9% | -5.4% | 1.1% | 12.8% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 69.5% | 69.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 79.7% | 85.5% | 5.8% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 8.2% | -7.0% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 85.5% | 6.3% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 0.7% | -13.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 28.7% | 6.5% | 22.2% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Street East was 330.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.7% higher than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Street East has the 8th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Keighley Central and the 103rd highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 189.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% 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 James Street East, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-08-08 | £119,197 |
| 5 James Street East, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-11-01 | £101,238 |
| 1 James Street East, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2023-12-08 | £83,232 |
| 5 James Street East, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2019-09-02 | £113,744 |
| 5 James Street East, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £46,600 | 2015-04-01 | £79,966 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | - not rated | 1,609 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 | 394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Lee Primary School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holycroft Primary School Victoria Road , BD21 1JF | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holycroft Primary School Victoria Road , BD21 1JF | - not rated | 845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbank School Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 795 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Middle School Spencer Street , BD21 2QQ | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calversyke Middle School School Road , Guardhouse BD22 6JG | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth Valley Middle School Bracken Bank Crescent , BD22 7AX | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Middle School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | - not rated | 2,221 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 | 969 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branshaw School Oakworth Road , BD21 1QX | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley Preparatory School West Cliffe , Skipton Road BD21 2TA | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cliffe School 206 Skipton Road , BD21 2TA | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Special School Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 4out of 4 | 2,114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasia Balti & Tandoori | Unit 3, Parkway House, Worth Way | 404 yd | |
| Clean Eats Kitchen | Ground Floors, NR Gym, Greengate Road | 419 yd | |
| Beydo's Sweet 'N' Desi | 207 South Street | 465 yd | |
| Big Break | Unit 1, North Brook Works, Beck Street | 470 yd | |
| Adams Cafe | Units 6 & 7, Market Hall, Low Street | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ’s Wet sales only | Parkwood Street | 241 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | 23 Coney Lane | 471 yd | |
| Pilkys Sports Club & Bar (Bar Only) | Heber Street | 496 yd | |
| Hope And Anchor (wet sales only) | 245 South Street | 532 yd | |
| Kings Head Hotel | 38 South Street | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Garden | 96 Park Lane | 84 yd | |
| Caesar's Pizza | 57 Worth Way | 228 yd | |
| Parkwood Sandwich Shop | 44 Parkwood Street | 310 yd | |
| Miraj | 209-211 South Street | 474 yd | |
| Bardgetts Fish And Chips | 213 South Street | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Worth Way | 405 yd | |
| Aldi | Gresley Road | 562 yd | |
| Iceland | Gresley Road | 562 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 919 yd | |
| Asda | Bingley Street | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nrgym Keighley GREENGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Trugym Keighley (Closed) Worth Way | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Keighley Table Tennis And Recreation Centre KNOWLE MILL KNOWLE MILL SOUTH STREET | 460 yd | |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Long Lee Primary School CHERRY TREE RISE | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| No 7 Health Club (Ladies Only) (Closed) Devonshire Street | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) KEIGHLEY CAMPUS KEIGHLEY CAMPUS BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) (Closed) Cavendish Street | health and fitness suite | 968 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Keighley) 222-226 222-226 OAKWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 970 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.