Bankfield Drive is in Braithwaite, Keighley and in Bradford district. BD22 6QH 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 Bankfield Drive, Braithwaite, Keighley, BD22 6QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD22 6QQ, BD22 6QJ, BD22 6QL, BD22 6FD, BD22 6QE, BD22 6HY, BD22 6QD, BD22 6FF, BD22 6PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD22 6QH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 52.6% | 48.9% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 51.1% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 BD22 6QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 37.4% | 46.2% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 26.7% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 17% | 17.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.4% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 41.4% | 36.7% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 35.4% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 18% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 7.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 6QH this area, 38.1% 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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.5% | 38.1% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 19.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 15.2% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 14.3% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.6% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 6.3% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -10.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.3% | 13.5% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.3% | 92.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 94.7% | 95.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 95.2% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.7% | 76.7% | -24.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 43.7% | 13.5% | 30.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.2% | 37.2% | 21.0% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bankfield Drive was 296.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.1% higher than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bankfield Drive has the 10th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Keighley Central and the 134th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 218.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Bankfield Drive, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2026-02-11 | £80,000 |
| 12 Bankfield Drive, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2016-02-05 | £87,385 |
| 18 Bankfield Drive, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2012-01-09 | £66,720 |
| 12 Bankfield Drive, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2006-09-29 | £91,917 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | - not rated | 3,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merlin Top Primary Academy Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 4out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merlin Top Primary School Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | - not rated | 423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic School Guard House Road , BD22 6JP | - not rated | 851 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic School Guard House Road , BD22 6JP | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Lane , Laycock BD22 0PP | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbank School Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calversyke Middle School School Road , Guardhouse BD22 6JG | - not rated | 563 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Middle School Spencer Street , BD21 2QQ | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Middle School Bogthorn , Oakworth BD22 7LU | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth Valley Middle School Bracken Bank Crescent , BD22 7AX | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swire Smith Middle School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | - not rated | 3,216 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 | 1,994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braithwaite Special School Braithwaite Road , BD22 6PR | - not rated | 204 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Special School Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | - not rated | 371 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 4out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Branshaw School Oakworth Road , BD21 1QX | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinburn Residential School Hollins Lane , BD20 6LU | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Horses | Fell Lane | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Krunch | 103a Braithwaite Avenue | 92 yd | |
| Ling's Kitchen | 45 Braithwaite Avenue | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merlin Top Primary Academy BRAITHWAITE AVENUE | 114 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 | 28.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.