Local removals
Removals in Riddlesden
Riddlesden sits north-east of Keighley, on the north bank of the Aire, between the town and the rise toward East Morton. From Parkwood Street it is a short run along the valley, not a village expedition. Housing is stone terraces, semis and a scatter of newer houses on the roads that climb off Bradford Road. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs along the valley here, and East Riddlesden Hall is the landmark on the Bradford side. Streets near the main road are easier for a van than the lanes that head up toward the moor. Some terraces have a long walk from the nearest gap a large vehicle can use. Riddlesden St Mary's Primary is on Grange Road, so school times crowd that part of the neighbourhood. Tell us if the house is on the valley road or up the hill. The carry is different, and so is the chance of ice in winter. Postcodes are BD20. Bradford Council handles council tax and bins. Insurance is provided. Ask us what is covered when you book. A photo of the front and the stair is enough for most quotes. Call 01535321350 if completion moves and the van would otherwise be early for a street with nowhere to wait. Weekends can be planned when the road is quieter than the school-run hour.
PostcodesBD20
DistanceA short run along the Aire from Parkwood Street
HoursOpen 24 hours
Directions from Riddlesden to our base
Valley houses and uphill terraces
Riddlesden work is mainly houses. See house removals. A few rooms of furniture, rather than a whole home, fits furniture removals.
East Morton is the village up the hill. Utley is back toward Cliffe Castle. Call 01535321350 or get a free quote.
Useful contacts in Riddlesden
Handy numbers and links for when you move in. Opening times and services change, so check with each one before you visit.
- Council
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Bradford Council covers Riddlesden. Set up council tax and check the bin calendar for your street after completion.
- Town council
Keighley Town Council
Riddlesden is part of the wider Keighley parish picture. Use the town council for parish matters and Bradford Council for tax and waste.
- Police
West Yorkshire Police
Use 101 for a non-emergency and 999 if someone is in danger.
- School
Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School
Bradford's directory lists the school on Grange Road. The school run affects that road. Check admissions for the year you are moving, not an old catchment memory.
Grange Road, Riddlesden, Keighley BD20 5AB
- Heritage
East Riddlesden Hall
The National Trust hall is the landmark on the Bradford side of Riddlesden. Visitor times can add cars to the lanes around the hall. Check the Trust site for opening before you assume the road is quiet.
- Library
Keighley Library
The nearest main library is Keighley Library on North Street. It has Wi-Fi and computers while you wait for broadband.
North Street, Keighley BD21 3SX
- Hospital
Airedale General Hospital
Airedale is up the valley at Steeton. From Riddlesden you head back through Keighley or along the Aire, depending on the route you choose.
Skipton Road, Steeton, Keighley BD20 6TD
- Recycling centre
Keighley Household Waste Recycling Centre
The Keighley tip on Royd Ings Avenue is the household waste site for this side of town. Read the vehicle rules before you go.
Royd Ings Avenue, Keighley BD21 4BZ
- GP
Find a GP
Search NHS.uk with your BD20 postcode. A practice on the Keighley side may be closer than one further up the valley.
- Cricket
Keighley Cricket Club
The club lists its ground on Hard Ings Road, which you may pass between Riddlesden and the town. Match traffic is a reason to avoid a tight arrival window on a Saturday.
Hard Ings Road, Keighley BD21 3NB
Details checked October 2026.
Moving in Riddlesden: common questions
Is Riddlesden the same job as central Keighley?
The drive is short. The house and the hill still decide the time. Say whether you are on the valley road or up toward East Morton.
Can you park on Bradford Road?
Not always, and not for long. We agree a stopping place before the day.
Which postcode is Riddlesden?
Mostly BD20. Send the full postcode so we are not quoting the wrong end of the neighbourhood.
Nearby areas we cover
Moving further afield? See our long distance removals, or go back to Keighley removals.
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