BD20 6BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Syke Side, 0.3km from Low Utley in Keighley. Administratively it sits within Keighley Central ward and the Keighley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 22.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BD20 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00054116 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYKE SIDE, BD20 6BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYKE SIDE, BD20 6BY.
328
46
£ 38,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD20 6BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BD20 6BY — age 46, 72% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £110k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 22.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD20 6BY. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 110,000
3 sales · Mean £ 105,333
Detached
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD20 6BY has low crime rates — 32 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
Beechcliffe Special School
Carlton Keighley
The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Eastwood Community School
Victoria Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Beechcliffe Stores0.7 km
- Utley Stores0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Dalesgate Hotel And Restaurant0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Cliffe Castle Pavilion0.7 km
- Keighley Golf Club0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Keighley Rugby Union Football Club0.4 km
- The Roebuck Keighley0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Utley Fisheries0.0 km
- Phatboiz Premium Burger Company0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Keighley1.9 km
- Steeton & Silsden2.8 km
- Crossflatts5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Skipton Rd Ferncliffe Drive0.2 km
- Skipton Rd Ferncliffe Drive0.2 km
- Green Head Road0.2 km
- Green Head Road0.2 km
- Skipton Rd Stoneycroft Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD206BY · Data under Open Government Licence