BD22 6QG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Guard House in Keighley. Administratively it sits within Keighley West ward and the Keighley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD22 6QG is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 6QG are sourced from Output Area E00054088 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD22 6QG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD22 6QG.
308
36
£ 29,600 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD22 6QG 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
BD22 6QG has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-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 6QG. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD22 6QG is moderate at 74 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
Merlin Top Primary Academy
Beckfoot Phoenix
Our Lady of Victories Catholic School
Laycock Primary School
Victoria Primary School
Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Beckfoot Nessfield
Holycroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ling's Kitchen0.5 km
- Old Time Fisheries1.0 km
- Pizza Krunch0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Three Horses0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Fred's Convenience Store0.9 km
- Abdul Halal Meat Grocery0.8 km
- Rings Newsagents0.5 km
- Shokar Food Store0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Braithwaite Peoples Association0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Keighley2.3 km
- Steeton & Silsden3.5 km
- Crossflatts6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Coronation Way Whinfield Ave0.1 km
- Braithwaite Ave Bankfield Mount0.1 km
- North Dean Ave Braithwaite Avenue0.2 km
- Braithwaite Road Whinfield Dr0.2 km
- Braithwaite Road Whinfield Dr0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD226QG · Data under Open Government Licence