Dawson Way is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 5PJ 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 Dawson Way, Keighley, BD21 5PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 5PH, BD21 5PL, BD21 4RJ, BD21 5PN, BD21 5NL, BD21 5PG, BD21 4RN, BD21 5NF, BD21 5PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD21 5PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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% | 33.6% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 48.1% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.9% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 47.9% | 47.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 32.5% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 17% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 24.8% | 23.4% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 7.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 20.9% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 24.7% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.8% | 93.9% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 95.1% | 93.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 93.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dawson Way was 77.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.2% lower than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dawson Way has the 45th lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Keighley Central and the 665th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dawson Way, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,500 | 2024-12-20 | £100,455 |
| 3 Dawson Way, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £73,500 | 2020-09-23 | £100,477 |
| 1 Dawson Way, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2019-05-30 | £110,465 |
| 7 Dawson Way, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2016-01-12 | £108,323 |
| 10 Dawson Way, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2013-08-08 | £96,994 |
BD21 5PJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | - not rated | 1,867 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 | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Queen's Road , Ingrow BD21 1AR | - not rated | 824 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Queen's Road , Ingrow BD21 1AR | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Lee Primary School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | 3out of 4 | 851 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 | 1,703 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 2,850 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 | 851 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Middle School Spencer Street , BD21 2QQ | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth Valley Middle School Bracken Bank Crescent , BD22 7AX | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calversyke Middle School School Road , Guardhouse BD22 6JG | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Middle School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | - not rated | 2,555 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 | 1,367 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 | 1,277 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley Preparatory School West Cliffe , Skipton Road BD21 2TA | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cliffe School 206 Skipton Road , BD21 2TA | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Special School Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 4out of 4 | 2,350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beydo's Sweet 'N' Desi | 207 South Street | 599 yd | |
| Clean Eats Kitchen | Ground Floors, NR Gym, Greengate Road | 608 yd | |
| Eurasia Balti & Tandoori | Unit 3, Parkway House, Worth Way | 653 yd | |
| TC`s Cafe | 174 South Street | 799 yd | |
| Big Break | Unit 1, North Brook Works, Beck Street | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope And Anchor (wet sales only) | 245 South Street | 510 yd | |
| AJ’s Wet sales only | Parkwood Street | 640 yd | |
| Woolpack Inn | 19-23 King Street | 787 yd | |
| Pilkys Sports Club & Bar (Bar Only) | Heber Street | 817 yd | |
| Kings Head Hotel | 38 South Street | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Garden | 96 Park Lane | 352 yd | |
| Miraj | 209-211 South Street | 489 yd | |
| Bardgetts Fish And Chips | 213 South Street | 489 yd | |
| New Chef's | 130 South Street | 541 yd | |
| Caesar's Pizza | 57 Worth Way | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Worth Way | 796 yd | |
| Aldi | Gresley Road | 950 yd | |
| Iceland | Gresley Road | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keighley Table Tennis And Recreation Centre KNOWLE MILL KNOWLE MILL SOUTH STREET | 477 yd | |
| Nrgym Keighley GREENGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Trugym Keighley (Closed) Worth Way | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Long Lee Primary School CHERRY TREE RISE | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Ingrow Cricket Club INGROW CRICKET CLUB INGROW CRICKET CLUB HAINWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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% |
| Median download speed | 64.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.