BD22 6PY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Braithwaite Road, 0.2km from Braithwaite in Keighley. Administratively it sits within Keighley West ward and the Keighley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £283k. 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 6PY are sourced from Output Area E00054084 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRAITHWAITE ROAD, BD22 6PY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAITHWAITE ROAD, BD22 6PY.
415
41
£ 40,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD22 6PY 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 BD22 6PY — age 41, 77% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD22 6PY. The average age is 41.5. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 283,000
1 sales · Mean £ 283,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD22 6PY is moderate at 71 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
Laycock Primary School
Our Lady of Victories Catholic School
Victoria Primary School
Beckfoot Nessfield
Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ling's Kitchen0.8 km
- Pizza Krunch0.2 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Rings Newsagents0.8 km
- Shokar Food Store0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Braithwaite Peoples Association0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Keighley2.6 km
- Steeton & Silsden3.4 km
- Crossflatts6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Braithwaite Avenue0.0 km
- Braithwaite Avenue0.1 km
- Braithwaite Road New Church0.2 km
- Braithwaite Road New Church0.2 km
- North Dean Ave Braithwaite Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD226PY · Data under Open Government Licence