Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

HOLME MILL LANE, BD22 6BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLME MILL LANE, BD22 6BL.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 29,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD22 6BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 43, BD22 6BL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD22 6BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Holme Mill Lane, 0.3km from Fell Lane in Keighley. Administratively it sits within Keighley West ward and the Keighley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BD22 6BL is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00054099 (shared with 20 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 6BL. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.1%
Asian / British Asian23.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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)

BD22 6BL has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences78
Criminal damage and arson18
Anti-social behaviour17
Burglary13
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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Beckfoot Nessfield

Requires Improvement332 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady of Victories Catholic School

Inadequate252 pupils0.5 km
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Merlin Top Primary Academy

Outstanding332 pupils0.6 km
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Beckfoot Phoenix

Good103 pupils0.6 km
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Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good386 pupils0.7 km
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Holycroft Primary School

Good377 pupils0.8 km
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Beckfoot Oakbank

Inadequate1568 pupils1.0 km
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Victoria Primary School

Requires Improvement333 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Deli & Desserts0.8 km
  • Ling's Kitchen0.6 km
  • UK Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • Best Roti0.8 km
  • Great Wall0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Springfield Garage0.9 km
  • Abdul Halal Meat Grocery0.7 km
  • J K R Brothers Store Grafton0.7 km
  • Khan & Sons0.6 km
  • Oakworth Stores0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Grafton Club (Bar Only)0.7 km
  • The Three Horses0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Braithwaite Peoples Association0.7 km
  • No.3 Bistro & Bar0.8 km
  • The Dessert Guys0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Op0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Keighley1.9 km
  • Steeton & Silsden4.3 km
  • Crossflatts5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Fell Lane Westfell Rd0.1 km
  • Fell Lane Nile St0.1 km
  • Fell Lane Nile St0.1 km
  • Fell Lane Holmewood Rd0.1 km
  • Fell Lane Keighley0.3 km