BD22 8EL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Lane, 0.6km from Mill Hill in Haworth. Administratively it sits within Worth Valley ward and the Keighley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD22 8EL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 37% 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 rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BD22 8EL are sourced from Output Area E00054731 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST LANE, BD22 8EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST LANE, BD22 8EL.
211
57
£ 41,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD22 8EL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BD22 8EL has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD22 8EL. The average age is 57.0. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD22 8EL has low crime rates — 25 incidents 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
Haworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Babi's Bakehouse0.2 km
- And Chocolate0.3 km
- G N Meats0.6 km
- Mrs Beightons0.3 km
- Haworth Wholefoods0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Ashmount Country House0.6 km
- The Old Registry0.4 km
- Weavers Guest House0.1 km
- Ye Sleeping House0.4 km
- Park Top House0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Cloth Store0.4 km
- Old Post Office0.2 km
- The Hawthorn0.3 km
- Apothecary Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Bronte Bridge Cafe0.6 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Changegate Fisheries0.2 km
- Golden Hind Fisheries0.8 km
- Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Pizza Time0.7 km
- Posh Nosh0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Masonic Hall0.8 km
- Tap & Tonic0.5 km
- The Black Bull0.3 km
- The Fleece Inn0.4 km
- The Kings Arms0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co op0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Keighley5.5 km
- Steeton & Silsden7.6 km
- Crossflatts8.1 km
Bus Stops
- North St West Lane0.0 km
- North St West Lane0.0 km
- West Lane0.1 km
- West Lane0.1 km
- Bronte Parsonage0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD228EL · Data under Open Government Licence