BD21 1EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Holy Croft in Keighley. Administratively it sits within Keighley Central ward and the Keighley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD21 1EA is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 74 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00054032 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD21 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD21 1EA.
279
45
£ 28,700 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD21 1EA 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 1EA 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD21 1EA. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD21 1EA is moderate at 74 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
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
Victoria Primary School
Beckfoot Oakbank
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Friends Food0.9 km
- Good Food Keighley0.9 km
- Jaza Food0.8 km
- Savers0.9 km
- Boots0.7 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Charlies Cafe0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- World Peace Cafe0.9 km
- Cafe Incontro0.9 km
- Cafe on the Square0.9 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons0.6 km
- Co Op0.6 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Dodos Pizza and Desserts0.6 km
- Eastern Taste0.6 km
- Papa Don's0.6 km
- Best Roti0.9 km
- Burger Beats0.5 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Grafton Club (Bar Only)0.4 km
- Albert Hotel0.6 km
- Brown Cow Inn (Bar Only)0.6 km
- Pilkys Sports Club & Bar (Bar Only)0.4 km
- AJ’s0.7 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Keighley1.2 km
- Crossflatts4.5 km
- Steeton & Silsden5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Clarendon Street Kensington St0.1 km
- Clarendon Street Kensington St0.1 km
- Queens Rd Victoria Road0.1 km
- Clarendon Street0.1 km
- Queens Rd Victoria Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BD211EA · Data under Open Government Licence