Holme Mill Lane is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD22 6BL is located in the Keighley West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Keighley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holme Mill Lane, Keighley, BD22 6BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD22 6BX, BD22 6BY, BD22 6BP, BD22 6BU, BD22 6DL, BD22 6BS, BD22 6DH, BD22 6DG, BD22 6BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD22 6BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 29.4% | 31.3% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 42.5% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 11.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 11.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.3% | 36.5% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 33.1% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 24.6% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 BD22 6BL this area, 30.6% 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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 30.6% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.2% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 18.5% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 17.6% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 7% | 3.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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 | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 15.4% | 11.8% | 2.7% | 12.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 90% | 74.1% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 93.2% | 89.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 89.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.8% | 6.5% | 15.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holme Mill Lane was 135.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% lower than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holme Mill Lane has the 45th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Keighley Central and the 497th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Holme Mill Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £26,000 | 2000-09-29 | £108,594 |
| 11 Holme Mill Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £26,500 | 1998-01-27 | £120,662 |
BD22 6BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfoot Nessfield Nessfield Drive , BD22 6NP | 1out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merlin Top Primary Academy Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 4out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic School Guard House Road , BD22 6JP | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Lustre Street , BD21 2ND | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holycroft Primary School Victoria Road , BD21 1JF | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | 2out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | 2out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 2out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD | 3out of 4 | 5,132 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 2,341 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dessert Guys | 248 Oakworth Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Horses | Fell Lane | 278 yd | |
| Grafton Club (Bar Only) | Oakworth Road | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ling's Kitchen | 45 Braithwaite Avenue | 674 yd | |
| Happy Panda | 252 Oakworth Road | 720 yd | |
| Royal Fisheries | 240 Oakworth Road | 749 yd | |
| Old Time Fisheries | 183 Devonshire Street | 755 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 199 West Lane | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 125 Broomhill Avenue | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merlin Top Primary Academy BRAITHWAITE AVENUE | 786 yd | |
| Workouts Gyms (Keighley) 222-226 222-226 OAKWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Beckfoot Oakbank School Oakworth Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,032 yd |
| Highfield Community Association DREWRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,066 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.