Church Close, Oakworth, Keighley, BD22 7PS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD22 7PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.4%	50.8%	2.4%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	51.6%	49.2%	-2.4%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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 7PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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	40.2%	42.5%	2.3%	37.9%	4.6%
Married: Opposite sex	43.6%	39.6%	-4.0%	44.2%	-4.6%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.5%	1.7%	0.2%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	9.7%	10%	0.3%	9.1%	0.9%
Widowed	4.2%	5.4%	1.2%	6.1%	-0.7%

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	52.6%	50.8%	-1.8%	48.4%	2.4%
Good health	31%	32.1%	1.1%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	10.8%	13.7%	2.9%	12.7%	1.0%
Bad health	4.9%	3%	-1.9%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	19.3%	19.6%	0.3%	18.2%	1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	10.4%	-3.1%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	11.7%	-2.6%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	8.5%	6.3%	-2.2%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.6%	23.3%	6.7%	16.9%	6.4%
Degree or Similar	25.9%	27.1%	1.2%	33.8%	-6.7%
Other	1.9%	1.7%	-0.2%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	99%	98.7%	-0.3%	81.4%	17.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98% 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	97.7%	98%	0.3%	83.2%	14.8%
European Union	1%	1.7%	0.7%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	98%	0.9%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	1%	0.7%	9.8%	-8.8%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.7%	76.7%	4.0%
Ireland	3.7%	0.6%	3.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	15.3%	13.5%	1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	57.7%	37.2%	20.5%
Christian	37.9%	46.2%	-8.3%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Church Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Close was 36.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.7% lower than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Church Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Keighley Central and the 257th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,300

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BD22 7PS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (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 Church Close are based on 11 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 Church Close, Oakworth, Keighley, BD22 7PS

Estimated Average Property Prices for BD22 7PS

Average Price
£312,458

Semi-Detached
£312,458

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Church Close

Average Price
£380,840

Semi-Detached
£393,701

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£370,123

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Church CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Church Close, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£184,000	2019-03-25	£281,426
1 Church Close, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£99,950	2002-03-13	£395,982
2 Church Close, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£98,000	2002-02-22	£385,579
2 Church Close, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£66,000	1997-04-10	£321,821

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BD22 7PS

Employment

BD22 7PS 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	97
Retired	46
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	7
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	26
Construction	20
Human health and social work activities	20
Education	20
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakworth Primary School Station Road , Oakworth BD22 7HX	- not rated	728 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakworth Primary School Station Road , Oakworth BD22 7HX	3out of 4	728 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Haworth Primary School Rawdon Road , Haworth BD22 8DW	- not rated	1,641 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Haworth Primary School Rawdon Road , Haworth BD22 8DW	3out of 4	1,641 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lees Primary School Haworth Road , Cross Roads BD22 9DL	- not rated	1,952 yd	Community school	No	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	2,508 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU	- not rated	2,508 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH	- not rated	4,691 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holy Family Catholic School Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH	- not rated	4,697 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB	3out of 4	5,113 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bronte Middle School Bogthorn , Oakworth BD22 7LU	- not rated	1,593 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hartington Middle School Rawdon Road , Haworth BD22 8DW	- not rated	1,641 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Worth Valley Middle School Bracken Bank Crescent , BD22 7AX	- not rated	2,410 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Calversyke Middle School School Road , Guardhouse BD22 6JG	- not rated	3,372 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Middle School Spencer Street , BD21 2QQ	- not rated	3,993 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	4,552 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Phoenix Special School Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ	- not rated	3,399 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ	4out of 4	3,399 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Braithwaite Special School Braithwaite Road , BD22 6PR	- not rated	3,423 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Branshaw School Oakworth Road , BD21 1QX	- not rated	3,527 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whinburn Residential School Hollins Lane , BD20 6LU	- not rated	4,844 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	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
Slow Food Kitchen	99 Lidget, Keighley Road		809 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Golden Fleece	126-128 Lane Ends, Colne Road	35 yd
The Snooty Fox (Bar Only)	Colne Road	359 yd
Oakworth Cricket Club	Wide Lane	506 yd
Oakworth Social Club (Bar Only)	Colne Road	576 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Oakworth Hall Fisheries	61 Oakworth Hall, Colne Road		451 yd
KC House	95 Lidget, Keighley Road		809 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co Op	Victoria Road		743 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oakworth Cricket Club WIDE LANE	grass pitches	619 yd
Branshaw Golf Club SYKES HEAD	golf	1,076 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	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	0.0%

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