Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

GUARD HOUSE DRIVE, BD22 6JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUARD HOUSE DRIVE, BD22 6JU.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

36

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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 6JU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in BD22 6JU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 35.6% year-on-year.

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

BD22 6JU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Guard House Drive, 0.7km from Calversyke Hill in Keighley. Administratively it sits within Keighley West ward and the Keighley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BD22 6JU is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £96k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 35.6% 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 6JU are sourced from Output Area E00054089 (shared with 9 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 6JU. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.7%
Asian / British Asian27.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 29%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 99,000

5 sales · Mean £ 102,899

Terraced

£ 83,500

4 sales · Mean £ 82,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BD22 6JU is moderate at 67 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.

Violence and sexual offences233
Anti-social behaviour55
Criminal damage and arson48
Other theft23
Public order21

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Victories Catholic School

Inadequate252 pupils0.1 km
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Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good386 pupils0.4 km
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Victoria Primary School

Requires Improvement333 pupils0.4 km
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Beckfoot Phoenix

Good103 pupils0.5 km
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Merlin Top Primary Academy

Outstanding332 pupils0.5 km
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Holycroft Primary School

Good377 pupils0.7 km
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Beckfoot Nessfield

Requires Improvement332 pupils0.9 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good245 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo1.0 km
  • Friends Food0.3 km
  • Jaza Food0.9 km
  • Abdul Halal Meat Grocery0.2 km
  • J K R Brothers Store Grafton0.9 km
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Livery Rooms0.9 km
  • Grafton Club (Bar Only)0.6 km
  • Albert Hotel0.8 km
  • Brown Cow Inn (Bar Only)0.7 km
  • Pilkys Sports Club & Bar (Bar Only)1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Hope Cafe1.0 km
  • Braithwaite Peoples Association0.4 km
  • No.3 Bistro & Bar0.7 km
  • RIRI'S Coffee House0.9 km
  • 50's Diner1.0 km
  • + 20 more
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • BBK0.5 km
  • Dodos Pizza and Desserts0.9 km
  • Eastern Taste0.9 km
  • Lahore Catering0.6 km
  • Old Time Fisheries0.1 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Keighley1.5 km
  • Steeton & Silsden4.0 km
  • Crossflatts5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • West Lane Devonshire St0.1 km
  • West Lane Devonshire St0.1 km
  • West Lane Highfield Rd0.1 km
  • Redcliffe St Highfield Road0.2 km
  • Redcliffe St Highfield Road0.2 km