Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

BRACKEN BANK AVENUE, BD22 7AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRACKEN BANK AVENUE, BD22 7AH.

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Population

416

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BD22 7AH 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.

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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BD22 7AH is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 28.6% year-on-year.

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

BD22 7AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bracken Bank Avenue, 0.3km from Damems in Keighley. Administratively it sits within Keighley West ward and the Keighley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. 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 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 28.6% 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 7AH are sourced from Output Area E00054036 (shared with 8 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 7AH. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 78,750

3 sales · Mean £ 86,250

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

Crime around BD22 7AH is moderate at 85 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 offences144
Anti-social behaviour35
Public order33
Criminal damage and arson17
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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Worth Valley Primary School

Good244 pupils0.4 km
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Beckfoot Oakbank

Inadequate1568 pupils0.8 km
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Ingrow Primary School

Good409 pupils1.2 km
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Oakworth Primary School

Good441 pupils1.2 km
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Beckfoot Nessfield

Requires Improvement332 pupils1.3 km
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Lees Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good310 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Oakworth Juniors Football Club0.6 km
  • Bracken Arms (Bar Only)0.3 km
  • Branshaw Golf Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Staveley Court0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Clarke's Fish & Chips0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Bracken Bank Stores0.8 km
  • Staveley Stores0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Keighley3.0 km
  • Crossflatts5.7 km
  • Steeton & Silsden6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bracken Bank Avenue Greystones Rise0.1 km
  • Bracken Bank Avenue Greystones Rise0.1 km
  • Harewood Road Harewood Rise0.2 km
  • Harewood Road Harewood Rise0.2 km
  • Harewood Rd Goose Cote Lane0.2 km