Postcode district · Keighley

BD21 area guide

Who lives in BD21, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Bradford
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Population: 47,008 (2024)

BD21Postcode district · Keighley

At a glance

What BD21 is like

The BD21 postcode district in Bradford covers 948 live postcodes and is home to about 47,008 people across 27 census neighbourhoods. 60.4% of households own their home, 25.9% rent privately and 13.3% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 10–14, and 51% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in BD21 sold for a median of £139,247 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How BD21 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

2.6/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

8/ 10

Higher than most — 53.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£139,247

Median over 186 sales in BD21, +16% on the year before.

TransportMore

6.5/ 10

Very good — 2 stations within a mile, 92 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

89%

of 19 rated schools in BD21 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£41,717

Average a year, before tax — higher than 16% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
Higher crime than mostLook closer
53.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
02
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.6 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
03
A big private rental marketPositive
25.9% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
04
Prices risingPositive
The median sale price in BD21 is up 16% on the year before.
05
Well connectedPositive
2 stations within a mile and 92 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

Questions

BD21 FAQs

Is BD21 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.6 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 53.2 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 89% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 6.5 out of 10 (very good).

How much does a house cost in BD21?

The median sale price over the last year was £139,247.

Homes in BD21 sold for a median of £139,247 across 186 sales in the year to August 2026, +16% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is BD21 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 53.2 offences per 1,000 people a year around BD21, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in BD21?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 10–14, at 7.5% of residents. 60.4% of households own their home. The most common home is terraced (43.7%).

Which council covers BD21?

BD21 is in Bradford.

BD21 is in Bradford, in Yorkshire and The Humber. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is BD21?

Connectivity scores 6.5 out of 10.

There are 92 bus stops within 800m and 2 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 6.5 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Keighley Rail Station, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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