BD22 7DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elmwood Road, 0.3km from Bracken Bank in Keighley. Administratively it sits within Keighley West ward and the Keighley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD22 7DW is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. 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. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £109k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.9% 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 7DW are sourced from Output Area E00054070 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELMWOOD ROAD, BD22 7DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMWOOD ROAD, BD22 7DW.
298
34
£ 34,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD22 7DW 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
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in BD22 7DW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 11.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD22 7DW. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 88,500
10 sales · Mean £ 89,849
Terraced
£ 98,000
1 sales · Mean £ 98,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD22 7DW is moderate at 62 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 Oakbank
Worth Valley Primary School
Ingrow Primary School
Beckfoot Nessfield
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Holycroft Primary School
Oakworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Queens Road Fisheries0.9 km
- Burger Beats0.8 km
- Kayes Fish Shop0.6 km
- Super Wok1.0 km
- Take-A-Way0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- J K R Brothers Store Grafton0.9 km
- C&L Herd Butchers0.8 km
- S Southall0.8 km
- Boots0.6 km
- Brobot Petroleum Ltd0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Oakworth Juniors Football Club0.9 km
- Bracken Arms (Bar Only)0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Staveley Court0.3 km
- TC`s Cafe1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Keighley2.5 km
- Crossflatts5.5 km
- Steeton & Silsden5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bracken Bnk Avenue B Bank Gr0.1 km
- Bracken Bnk Avenue B Bank Gr0.1 km
- Bracken Bank Ave Ingrow Lane0.2 km
- Bracken Bank Ave Ingrow Lane0.2 km
- Bracken Bank Avenue Central Dr0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD227DW · Data under Open Government Licence