BD21 1ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Apsley Street, 0.3km from Holy Croft in Keighley. Administratively it sits within Keighley Central ward and the Keighley constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00054053 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
APSLEY STREET, BD21 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for APSLEY STREET, BD21 1ED.
311
36
£ 28,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD21 1ED 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 1ED is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD21 1ED. The average age is 35.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD21 1ED is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Holycroft Primary School
Ingrow Primary School
Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Parkwood Primary School
Beckfoot Nessfield
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Victoria Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Friends Food1.0 km
- Good Food Keighley0.9 km
- Jaza Food0.8 km
- Savers0.9 km
- Boots0.8 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Charlies Cafe0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Sam’s Sandwich Shop1.0 km
- World Peace Cafe0.9 km
- Cafe Incontro0.8 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons0.6 km
- Co Op0.7 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Dodos Pizza and Desserts0.6 km
- Eastern Taste0.6 km
- Papa Don's0.6 km
- Best Roti1.0 km
- Burger Beats0.6 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Grafton Club (Bar Only)0.5 km
- Albert Hotel0.6 km
- Brown Cow Inn (Bar Only)0.6 km
- Pilkys Sports Club & Bar (Bar Only)0.4 km
- AJ’s0.6 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Keighley1.1 km
- Crossflatts4.4 km
- Steeton & Silsden5.0 km
Bus Stops
- South St Aspley Street0.1 km
- Queens Rd Victoria Road0.1 km
- Queens Rd Victoria Road0.1 km
- Clarendon Street Kensington St0.1 km
- Clarendon Street Kensington St0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BD211ED · Data under Open Government Licence