BD22 6HN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Braithwaite Drive, 0.1km from Calversyke Hill in Keighley. Administratively it sits within Keighley West ward and the Keighley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD22 6HN is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £93k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.8% 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 6HN are sourced from Output Area E00054087 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRAITHWAITE DRIVE, BD22 6HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAITHWAITE DRIVE, BD22 6HN.
365
30
£ 40,300 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD22 6HN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in BD22 6HN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 7.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD22 6HN. The average age is 30.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 84,000
11 sales · Mean £ 85,772
Terraced
£ 83,000
3 sales · Mean £ 95,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD22 6HN is moderate at 79 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 Phoenix
Merlin Top Primary Academy
Our Lady of Victories Catholic School
Victoria Primary School
Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Beckfoot Nessfield
Holycroft Primary School
The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Deli & Desserts0.8 km
- Ling's Kitchen0.2 km
- UK Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Best Roti0.8 km
- Great Wall0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Abdul Halal Meat Grocery0.5 km
- Rings Newsagents0.1 km
- Rubys Newsagents0.8 km
- Shokar Food Store0.5 km
- The Orchard1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Braithwaite Peoples Association0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Three Horses0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Keighley2.0 km
- Steeton & Silsden3.6 km
- Crossflatts5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Coronation Way West Bank Rise0.1 km
- Coronation Mount Coronation Way0.2 km
- Braithwaite Ave Coronation Mount0.2 km
- Coronation Way Whinfield Dr0.2 km
- Braithwaite Road West Ln0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD226HN · Data under Open Government Licence