BD22 7AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greystones Rise, 0.2km from Bracken Bank in Keighley. Administratively it sits within Keighley West ward and the Keighley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD22 7AJ 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £86k, 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 7AJ are sourced from Output Area E00054075 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREYSTONES RISE, BD22 7AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREYSTONES RISE, BD22 7AJ.
229
46
£ 34,300 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD22 7AJ 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.
Area Character
With 65% social renting, BD22 7AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 46-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 7AJ. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 86,800
1 sales · Mean £ 86,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD22 7AJ is moderate at 81 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
Worth Valley Primary School
Beckfoot Oakbank
Ingrow Primary School
Oakworth Primary School
Beckfoot Nessfield
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Lees Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Oakworth Juniors Football Club0.6 km
- Bracken Arms (Bar Only)0.3 km
- Branshaw Golf Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Staveley Court0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Clarke's Fish & Chips0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Bracken Bank Stores0.7 km
- Staveley Stores0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Keighley2.9 km
- Crossflatts5.7 km
- Steeton & Silsden5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bracken Bank Avenue Greystones Rise0.1 km
- Bracken Bank Avenue Greystones Rise0.1 km
- Harewood Road Harewood Rise0.1 km
- Harewood Road Harewood Rise0.1 km
- Bracken Bank Avenue Central Dr0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD227AJ · Data under Open Government Licence