About Braithwaite

Braithwaite is a small village located in West Yorkshire, within the BD22 postcode area. It lies to the west of the town of Keighley and is part of the larger civil parish of Keighley. The village is situated in a rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and open countryside typical of the Pennine region. Historically, Braithwaite was a farming community, and while some agricultural activity remains, the area has seen modest residential development over recent decades. The village is accessible via local roads and is served by public transport links to nearby towns. It offers a quiet, rural lifestyle with a strong sense of community and proximity to natural landscapes.

School Ratings in Braithwaite

Braithwaite is served by 62 schools. Merlin Top Primary Academy and Beckfoot Phoenix are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Braithwaite

Property prices average £186K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £143K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Braithwaite

Local crime rates sit broadly in line with national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Braithwaite, with 21 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Braithwaite

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Braithwaite falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Braithwaite

Most properties in Braithwaite can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,578 sales

Average Price £186K
£100 — £9.76M
Detached £293K 676
Semi £173K 1,413
Terraced £143K 2,139
Flat £126K 143

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

41 Primary
7 Secondary
14 Other
Merlin Top Primary Academy Primary Outstanding 0.1 miles Beckfoot Phoenix Outstanding 0.1 miles Rainbow Children's Centre Good 0.1 miles Our Lady of Victories Catholic School Primary Good 0.4 miles Victoria Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 0.6 miles Highfield Children's Centre Good 0.7 miles Laycock Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Beckfoot Nessfield Primary 0.8 miles The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Secondary 0.8 miles Holycroft Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Low Fold Children and Family Centre Requires Improvement 0.9 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Braithwaite IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Braithwaite in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
4/10
Employment
4/10
Education
4/10
Health
3/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
3/10
9,032 Children (0-15) 20%
28,148 Working Age 62%
11,071 Older (60+) 24%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 44.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 22% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Braithwaite 234 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Braithwaite experiences crime rates that are roughly comparable to the national picture. Violence & sexual offences is the most reported category, consistent with broader patterns across similar communities. Day-to-day life here reflects the usual mix of challenges found in any established town.

122 Violence & Sexual Offences
21 Anti-Social Behaviour
15 Public Order
15 Vehicle Crime
12 Drugs
11 Criminal Damage & Arson
11 Other Theft
8 Burglary
8 Other Crime
7 Shoplifting
2 Theft from Person
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Weapons
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Keighley Train Station 1.3 miles
Steeton And Silsden Train Station 2.1 miles
Crossflatts Train Station 3.7 miles
Cononley Train Station 5.9 miles
Ilkley Train Station 5.9 miles
Saltaire Train Station 6.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Black Hill 0 yards Guard House 0 yards Fell Lane 0.6 miles Exley Head 0.6 miles Laycock 0.9 miles Knowle Park 0.9 miles Utley 0.9 miles Beechcliffe 0.9 miles Keighley 1.2 miles Bracken Bank 1.2 miles Bogthorn 1.2 miles Damems 1.2 miles

Local Government

District Craven
County North Yorkshire
Ward Cowling
Constituency Skipton and Ripon
Parish Cowling
Region Yorkshire and The Humber

Streets in BD22 30 shown View all streets

Acre Lane 3 Acre Meadow 1 Acre Mews 1 Acre Road 1 Addison Drive 1 Aire Street 2 Albert Street 1 Albion Street 2 All Wood Street 1 Alma Street 2 Ann Street 1 Annie Street 1 Apple Street 2 Apsley Street 2 Arctic Street 1 Arncliffe Road 1 Arnclifffe Avenue 1 Ash Street 2 Ashfield Terrace 1 Ashlar Close 1 Ashmount Mews 2 Back Lane 1 Back Leeming 2 Back Malt Street 1 Back River Street 1 Back Rydal Street 1 Back Wheat Street 1 Baden Street 2 Bamlett Brow 2 Bankfield Mount 1

Postcodes in BD22 50 shown View all postcodes

BD22 0AA BD22 0AB BD22 0AD BD22 0AE BD22 0AF BD22 0AG BD22 0AH BD22 0AJ BD22 0AL BD22 0AN BD22 0AP BD22 0AQ BD22 0AR BD22 0AS BD22 0AT BD22 0AU BD22 0AW BD22 0AX BD22 0AY BD22 0AZ BD22 0BA BD22 0BB BD22 0BD BD22 0BE BD22 0BG BD22 0BH BD22 0BJ BD22 0BL BD22 0BN BD22 0BP BD22 0BQ BD22 0BR BD22 0BS BD22 0BW BD22 0BX BD22 0BY BD22 0BZ BD22 0DA BD22 0DB BD22 0DD BD22 0DE BD22 0DF BD22 0DG BD22 0DH BD22 0DJ BD22 0DL BD22 0DN BD22 0DQ BD22 0DR BD22 0DS