Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

WHEATHEAD LANE, BD22 6NB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEATHEAD LANE, BD22 6NB.

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Population

559

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BD22 6NB — age 39, 90% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.

home £150,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD22 6NB is a safe, established residential area on Wheathead Lane, 0.3km from Exley Head in Keighley. Administratively it sits within Keighley West ward and the Keighley constituency.

For families considering a move, BD22 6NB represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BD22 6NB are sourced from Output Area E00054734 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD22 6NB. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 154,997

4 sales · Mean £ 154,998

Semi-Detached

£ 129,950

1 sales · Mean £ 129,950

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BD22 6NB has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences38
Burglary8
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Beckfoot Nessfield

Requires Improvement332 pupils0.6 km
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Beckfoot Oakbank

Inadequate1568 pupils0.7 km
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Ingrow Primary School

Good409 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady of Victories Catholic School

Inadequate252 pupils1.2 km
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Beckfoot Phoenix

Good103 pupils1.2 km
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Merlin Top Primary Academy

Outstanding332 pupils1.2 km
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Laycock Primary School

Good96 pupils1.3 km
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Worth Valley Primary School

Good244 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Three Horses0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Op0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Fred's Convenience Store0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Keighley2.6 km
  • Steeton & Silsden4.8 km
  • Crossflatts6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wheat Head Ln Brashaw Drive0.1 km
  • Wheathead Cres Wheathead Lane0.1 km
  • Wheat Head Lane Wheat Head Crescent0.1 km
  • Prospect Mount Fell Lane0.2 km
  • Prospect Mount Wheathead Drive0.2 km