BD21 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hemsby Grove, 0.1km from Ingrow in Keighley. Administratively it sits within Keighley West ward and the Keighley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD21 1BJ offers a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £88k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 14.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BD21 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00054065 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEMSBY GROVE, BD21 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEMSBY GROVE, BD21 1BJ.
214
38
£ 28,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD21 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BD21 1BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 14.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD21 1BJ. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 81,500
10 sales · Mean £ 83,895
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD21 1BJ is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ingrow Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Beckfoot Oakbank
Holycroft Primary School
Beckfoot Nessfield
Worth Valley Primary School
Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Our Lady of Victories Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Bracken Bank Stores0.4 km
- Staveley Stores0.2 km
- Victoria General Store0.7 km
- A A Halal Meat0.6 km
- Brobot Petroleum Ltd0.2 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Kings Head Hotel0.9 km
- Ingrow Cricket Club0.7 km
- Grafton Club (Bar Only)0.8 km
- Bracken Arms (Bar Only)0.9 km
- Hope And Anchor (wet sales only)0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Queens Road Fisheries0.2 km
- Bardgetts Fish And Chips0.7 km
- Deli Touch0.7 km
- Miraj0.7 km
- New Chef's0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Clean Eats Kitchen0.8 km
- Beydo's Sweet 'N' Desi0.7 km
- Harvey's0.9 km
- TC`s Cafe0.2 km
- Staveley Court0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Keighley1.8 km
- Crossflatts4.8 km
- Bingley5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Rd Ingrow Lane0.1 km
- South Street Ingrow West Station0.1 km
- Ingrow Lane Oakfield Rd0.1 km
- Ashbourne Rd Broomhill Grove0.1 km
- Ingrow Lane Oakfield Rd0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BD211BJ · Data under Open Government Licence