BD22 7SZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oak Bank Crescent, 0.4km from Bracken Bank in Keighley. Administratively it sits within Keighley West ward and the Keighley constituency.
For families considering a move, BD22 7SZ represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, up 22.9% 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 BD22 7SZ are sourced from Output Area E00054067 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK BANK CRESCENT, BD22 7SZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK BANK CRESCENT, BD22 7SZ.
227
53
£ 34,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BD22 7SZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 22.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD22 7SZ. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 185,000
8 sales · Mean £ 187,493
Semi-Detached
£ 183,500
2 sales · Mean £ 183,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD22 7SZ has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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
Beckfoot Oakbank
Beckfoot Nessfield
Ingrow Primary School
Worth Valley Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Holycroft Primary School
Our Lady of Victories Catholic School
Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Queens Road Fisheries0.9 km
- Burger Beats0.8 km
- Kayes Fish Shop0.6 km
- Take-A-Way0.9 km
- Worth Valley Fisheries0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- J K R Brothers Store Grafton0.8 km
- C&L Herd Butchers0.8 km
- S Southall0.8 km
- Fred's Convenience Store0.8 km
- Boots0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Oakworth Juniors Football Club0.9 km
- Bracken Arms (Bar Only)0.7 km
- The Three Horses0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Staveley Court0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Keighley2.4 km
- Steeton & Silsden5.3 km
- Crossflatts5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Keighley Road Occupation Ln0.1 km
- Keighley Road Occupation Ln0.1 km
- Oakbank School0.1 km
- Keighley Road Oakbank Broadway0.3 km
- Keighley Road Oakbank Broadway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD227SZ · Data under Open Government Licence