BD22 6QD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Braithwaite Avenue, 0.2km from Braithwaite in Keighley. Administratively it sits within Keighley West ward and the Keighley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD22 6QD is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 BD22 6QD are sourced from Output Area E00177817 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRAITHWAITE AVENUE, BD22 6QD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAITHWAITE AVENUE, BD22 6QD.
318
34
£ 29,600 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD22 6QD 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
Social renting makes up 65% of tenure in BD22 6QD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-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 BD22 6QD. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 92,500
4 sales · Mean £ 90,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD22 6QD is moderate at 63 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
Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Beckfoot Nessfield
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Three Horses1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ling's Kitchen0.7 km
- Pizza Krunch0.1 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Abdul Halal Meat Grocery1.0 km
- Rings Newsagents0.6 km
- Shokar Food Store0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Braithwaite Peoples Association0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Keighley2.5 km
- Steeton & Silsden3.4 km
- Crossflatts6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Braithwaite Avenue0.1 km
- Braithwaite Ave Bankfield Mount0.1 km
- North Dean Ave Braithwaite Avenue0.1 km
- Braithwaite Avenue0.1 km
- Braithwaite Road Whinfield Dr0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD226QD · Data under Open Government Licence