BD22 9HD is a safe, established residential area on Watson Close, 0.0km from Lower Town in Oxenhope. Administratively it sits within Worth Valley ward and the Keighley constituency.
For families considering a move, BD22 9HD represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £81k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BD22 9HD are sourced from Output Area E00054703 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATSON CLOSE, BD22 9HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATSON CLOSE, BD22 9HD.
303
39
£ 41,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD22 9HD 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 9HD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD22 9HD. The average age is 39.4. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 72,000
1 sales · Mean £ 72,000
Semi-Detached
£ 90,000
1 sales · Mean £ 90,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD22 9HD has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oxenhope CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Springfield Guest House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Waggon And Horses Inn0.2 km
- Oxenhope Cricket Club0.3 km
- The Bay Horse Inn0.2 km
- The Lamb Inn0.3 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Oxenhope Pharmacy0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Catering0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Upper Town Fish & Chips0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Keighley7.3 km
- Bingley8.6 km
- Hebden Bridge8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Town Station Road0.1 km
- Lower Town Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road Lowertown0.1 km
- Best Lane Hebden Bridge Rd0.1 km
- Best Lane Hebden Bridge Rd0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BD229HD · Data under Open Government Licence