BD21 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chelsea Street, 0.2km from Holy Croft in Keighley. Administratively it sits within Keighley Central ward and the Keighley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD21 1DS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £58k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 30.0% 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00054032 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHELSEA STREET, BD21 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHELSEA STREET, BD21 1DS.
279
45
£ 28,700 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD21 1DS 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
BD21 1DS has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 45-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 30.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD21 1DS. The average age is 45.0. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 51,750
2 sales · Mean £ 51,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD21 1DS is moderate at 75 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
Holycroft Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Ingrow Primary School
Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Beckfoot Nessfield
Parkwood Primary School
Victoria Primary School
Our Lady of Victories Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Cake Box0.8 km
- Roy Dykes Butchers0.7 km
- Superdrug0.7 km
- Bracken Bank Stores1.0 km
- Parkwood Mini-Mart1.0 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Clean Eats Kitchen0.3 km
- Coffee Love0.7 km
- Adams Cafe0.7 km
- Adams Market Pantry0.7 km
- Big Soup Theatre Group0.7 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Pizza Grill0.9 km
- No1 Takeout0.8 km
- Caesar's Pizza0.6 km
- Ceylon0.7 km
- Deli & Desserts0.8 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Nosey Cow0.7 km
- Hope And Anchor (wet sales only)0.3 km
- Keighley Playhouse0.8 km
- Kings Head Hotel0.3 km
- New Variety Club0.8 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Co Op0.6 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Keighley1.2 km
- Crossflatts4.6 km
- Steeton & Silsden4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Clarendon Street0.1 km
- Malsis Rd Upper Calton Street0.1 km
- Clarendon Street Kensington St0.1 km
- Malsis Rd Upper Calton Street0.1 km
- Clarendon Street Kensington St0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BD211DS · Data under Open Government Licence