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Keighley South

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About

Keighley South sits within the wider town of Keighley, characterised by residential streets and local commercial hubs. The area includes neighbourhoods like Bracken Bank and Long Lee, with housing primarily consisting of Victorian terraces and later 20th-century developments. Its geography is defined by its position on the southern slopes rising from the town centre, offering views across the Aire Valley. Local life centres around community facilities, schools, and several small parks and green spaces scattered throughout the districts.

A notable landmark is the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, a preserved heritage line whose southern terminus is located here. This working steam railway operates both as a tourist attraction and a local transport link, with trains running into the town centre. The area is largely residential, with shopping needs served by clusters of independent retailers and takeaways along key routes like Dalton Lane. It functions as a practical, established part of the town with strong community ties.

Area overview

On average Keighley South has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Keighley South is £34,371 per year. There are 2 schools in Keighley South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Keighley South is home to around 6,475 people, with a population density of about 2,130.0 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
24.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Keighley South Population
6,475
Population density
2,130 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.41(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.58(-16%)
Other theft
10.35(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.58(+13%)
Public order
9.42(+5%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,138
79.31%
Pakistani
322
4.97%
Other White
266
4.11%
Bangladeshi
224
3.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
102
1.57%
Total population: 6,478

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,361
26.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,066
20.79%
Level 3 (A level)
876
17.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
727
14.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
584
11.39%
Total 16+ residents: 5,128

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
871
28.22%
Owns outright
682
22.09%
Owns with a mortgage
638
20.67%
Other social rented
531
17.2%
Social rents from council
298
9.65%
Total households: 3,087

Property prices in Keighley South

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £120,750 in Keighley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Keighley South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Keighley South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£143,750
Flats2£69,750
Semi-Detached14£146,500
Terraced45£110,000

10 years median price trend in Keighley South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Keighley South.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.