Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

WEST DRIVE, BD22 9LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST DRIVE, BD22 9LJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

281

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 48, BD22 9LJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD22 9LJ is a safe, established residential area on West Drive, 0.2km from Upper Town in Oxenhope. Administratively it sits within Worth Valley ward and the Keighley constituency.

For families considering a move, BD22 9LJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.

Census 2021 statistics for BD22 9LJ are sourced from Output Area E00054710 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD22 9LJ. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BD22 9LJ has low crime rates — 16 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.

Burglary12
Violence and sexual offences11
Vehicle crime5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Oxenhope CofE Primary School

Good207 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Springfield Guest House0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Waggon And Horses Inn0.2 km
  • Oxenhope Cricket Club0.3 km
  • The Bay Horse Inn0.2 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Oxenhope Pharmacy0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Catering0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Op0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Upper Town Fish & Chips0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Keighley7.1 km
  • Bingley8.6 km
  • Crossflatts8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Hebden Bridge Rd West Drive0.1 km
  • Station Rd West Drive0.1 km
  • Station Rd Oak Street0.1 km
  • Hebden Bridge Rd Cricket Ground0.1 km
  • Hebden Bridge Rd Cricket Ground0.1 km