BD22 9AQ is a sought-after residential area on Lower Pierce Close, 0.3km from Bocking in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Worth Valley ward and the Keighley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BD22 9AQ are sourced from Output Area E00054723 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER PIERCE CLOSE, BD22 9AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER PIERCE CLOSE, BD22 9AQ.
211
54
£ 41,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD22 9AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BD22 9AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD22 9AQ. The average age is 53.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
BD22 9AQ has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lees Primary School
Worth Valley Primary School
Oakworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- J Wild0.6 km
- Southams of Haworth0.6 km
- J P Leadbeater & Son0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Haworth Youth Hostel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Kiyans Restaurant0.6 km
- The Burnt Bear0.6 km
- The Farmhouse Cafe0.7 km
- The Kitchen Cafe Bar0.6 km
- The New Quarry House0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Cross Roads Fisheries0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bocking Working Mens Club (Bar Only)0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Keighley3.6 km
- Crossflatts5.9 km
- Bingley6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Halifax Rd Lingfield Drive0.2 km
- Halifax Rd Lingfield Drive0.2 km
- Halifax Road Bocking WMC0.2 km
- Halifax Road Bocking WMC0.3 km
- Halifax Rd Cross Roads Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BD229AQ · Data under Open Government Licence