BD16 2BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Crossflatts in Bingley. Administratively it sits within Bingley ward and the Shipley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD16 2BD is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BD16 2BD are sourced from Output Area E00054298 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD16 2BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD16 2BD.
258
52
£ 51,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD16 2BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in BD16 2BD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD16 2BD. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD16 2BD has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bingley Grammar School
Crossflatts Primary School
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Five Rise Locks Cafe0.6 km
- Shama Bingley1.0 km
- Keighley Albion RLFC0.5 km
- Castlefields Cafe0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Crossflatts Cricket Club0.6 km
- Ryshworth Club (Bar Only)0.1 km
- Royal Hotel (Bar Only)0.2 km
- The Dalesway Brewers Fayre0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Jacks Fisheries0.0 km
- Bengal Tiffin0.6 km
- Fusion Kitchen0.1 km
- The Corner Deli0.2 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Premier Store0.0 km
- Stuart Price Butchers0.0 km
- B&M0.7 km
- Candy Squad0.1 km
- Two Lasses Spirits0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Oakwood Hall Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crossflatts0.2 km
- Bingley1.5 km
- Keighley3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Keighley Rd Canal Road0.0 km
- Keighley Rd Queens Road0.2 km
- Crossflatts Rail Station0.2 km
- Crossflatts Rail Station0.2 km
- Crossflatts Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD162BD · Data under Open Government Licence