Halifax Road, Keighley, BD21 5HW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD21 5HW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	50.8%	48.5%	-2.3%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	49.2%	51.5%	2.3%	49.0%	2.5%

Partnership Status

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	37.8%	39.6%	1.8%	37.9%	1.7%
Married: Opposite sex	45.3%	40%	-5.3%	44.2%	-4.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	5.1%	2.1%	-3.0%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	8.4%	12.1%	3.7%	9.1%	3.0%
Widowed	3.4%	5%	1.6%	6.1%	-1.1%

Health

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	47%	51.9%	4.9%	48.4%	3.5%
Good health	37.1%	29.7%	-7.4%	33.6%	-3.9%
Fair health	11.6%	12.7%	1.1%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	3%	4.1%	1.1%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.6%	0.3%	1.2%	0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	23.6%	16.7%	-6.9%	18.2%	-1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	8.9%	-5.6%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.9%	16%	-3.9%	13.4%	2.6%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	8.2%	3.8%	5.3%	2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	18.5%	4.6%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	19.6%	31.7%	12.1%	33.8%	-2.1%
Other	4.1%	0%	-4.1%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Pakistani	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.0%	0.6%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	2.2%	0.4%	0.8%	1.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%
White	96%	90.5%	-5.5%	81.4%	9.1%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.4%	93.5%	-0.9%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	3%	2.4%	-0.6%	6.1%	-3.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	93.2%	-1.0%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.9%	4.6%	9.8%	-4.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	3%	1.4%	-1.6%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0.3%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.1%	76.7%	5.4%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	15.5%	13.5%	2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.9%	37.2%	11.7%
Christian	38.8%	46.2%	-7.4%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.7%	6.5%	-3.8%
Other religion	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Halifax Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halifax Road was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% lower than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Halifax Road has the 40th lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Keighley Central and the 630th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£28,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in BD21 5HW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Halifax Road are based on 278 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bradford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Halifax Road, Keighley, BD21 5HW

Estimated Average Property Prices for BD21 5HW

Average Price
£144,716

Semi-Detached
£166,932

Terraced
£131,436

Detached
£337,167

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Halifax Road

Average Price
£163,184

Semi-Detached
£193,366

Terraced
£138,682

Detached
£317,337

Flats/Maisonettes
£85,708

Other
£288,202

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Halifax Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
255 Halifax Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2026-02-24	£155,000
382 Halifax Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2026-01-30	£388,952
344 Halifax Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2025-11-07	£156,238
348 Halifax Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£98,000	2025-08-29	£101,577
412 Halifax Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£103,000	2023-12-18	£115,850

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BD21 5HW

Employment

BD21 5HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	118
Retired	44
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	30
Looking after home or family	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	28
Human health and social work activities	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	22
Construction	18
Financial and insurance activities	16
Transport and storage	12
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW	- not rated	4,139 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Worth Valley Primary School Bracken Bank Crescent , BD22 7AX	- not rated	616 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Worth Valley Primary School Bracken Bank Crescent , BD22 7AX	3out of 4	616 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lees Primary School Haworth Road , Cross Roads BD22 9DL	- not rated	1,345 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lees Primary School Haworth Road , Cross Roads BD22 9DL	3out of 4	1,345 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ingrow Primary School Broomhill Avenue , BD21 1BW	3out of 4	1,490 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakbank School Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU	- not rated	1,385 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU	- not rated	1,385 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkside School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD	1out of 4	2,926 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkside School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD	- not rated	2,926 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holy Family Catholic School Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH	- not rated	3,933 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Worth Valley Middle School Bracken Bank Crescent , BD22 7AX	- not rated	619 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bronte Middle School Bogthorn , Oakworth BD22 7LU	- not rated	1,273 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hartington Middle School Rawdon Road , Haworth BD22 8DW	- not rated	2,593 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Middle School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD	- not rated	2,926 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Calversyke Middle School School Road , Guardhouse BD22 6JG	- not rated	2,940 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Keighley College Cavendish Street , BD21 3DF	- not rated	3,283 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Branshaw School Oakworth Road , BD21 1QX	- not rated	2,437 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Phoenix Special School Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ	- not rated	3,119 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ	4out of 4	3,119 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Braithwaite Special School Braithwaite Road , BD22 6PR	- not rated	3,418 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Keighley Preparatory School West Cliffe , Skipton Road BD21 2TA	- not rated	3,884 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Staveley Court	Staveley Road		1,070 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bracken Arms (Bar Only)	52 Bracken Bank Grove		675 yd
Bocking Working Mens Club (Bar Only)	119 Bocking, Cross Roads		754 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Clarke's Fish & Chips	10 Central Drive		809 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near BD21 5HW postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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	100.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.65 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.65 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	3.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	3.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BD21 5HW