Charles Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD1 1EJ is located in the City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charles Street, Bradford, BD1 1EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD1 1EG, BD1 1RE, BD1 1HJ, BD1 1NS, BD1 1EE, BD1 1PP, BD1 1NE, BD1 1JB, BD1 1PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD1 1EJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.7% | 55.4% | 13.7% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 58.3% | 44.6% | -13.7% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD1 1EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 68.2% | 63.3% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 25.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.7% | 33% | 12.3% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 0.9% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -8.2% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 58.7% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 36.2% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 13.6% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 10% | 2.7% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 6.4% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 6.4% | -7.6% | 16.9% | -10.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 50.9% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 16.2% | 4.5% | -11.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 31.4% | 30.4% | 3.1% | 28.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 15.7% | 15.2% | 2.7% | 13.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 73.9% | 30.7% | -43.2% | 81.4% | -50.7% |
| Arab | 8% | 7.1% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Other | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, just 41.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.7% | 41.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -41.5% |
| European Union | 35.7% | 15.8% | -19.9% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 9% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 28.1% | 16.5% | 5.6% | 22.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 40.7% | 42% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -41.2% |
| 10+ Years | 17.6% | 8% | -9.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 23.1% | 18.1% | -5.0% | 2.9% | 15.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.6% | 13.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 11.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 18.1% | 15.1% | 1.9% | 16.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 35% | 76.7% | -41.7% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.8% | 1.5% | 7.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 12.4% | 0.1% | 12.3% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 18.2% | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 12.3% | 46.2% | -33.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 18.1% | 1.7% | 16.4% |
| Muslim | 34.8% | 6.5% | 28.3% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Street was 8889.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2191.5% higher than the City average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Charles Street has the highest crime rate of 72 local areas in City and the highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3406.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arndale House Charles Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-10-11 | £408,233 |
| Basement Floor Arndale House Charles Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £6,400,000 | 2022-08-31 | £6,974,194 |
| Arndale House Charles Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £2,100,000 | 2016-02-03 | £2,955,859 |
BD1 1EJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL | 4out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre Washington Street , Girlington BD8 9QW | 4out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy Nelson Street , BD5 0HD | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Music Primary Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Church of England Primary Academy Westminster Road , BD3 0HW | 2out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy Hendford Drive , Pollard Park BD3 0QT | 4out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One In A Million Free School Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 652 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 735 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Bradford TLG Bradford , 86 Captain Street BD1 4EL | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bradford Richmond Road , BD7 1DP | - not rated | 724 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 849 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc White Abbey Road , BD8 8EJ | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School Clifton Street , Manningham BD8 7DA | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zizzi | Charles Street | 19 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | Unit 2a The Xchange, Broadway | 19 yd | |
| The Lights Cinema | 16 Broadway | 51 yd | |
| Safety F1rst Community Training Centre | Third Floor, Howard House, Bank Street | 51 yd | |
| Chilli Flames | Unit 22, Broadway | 62 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Exchange Craft Beer House | 14 Market Street | 54 yd | |
| The City Vaults | 33 Hustlergate | 82 yd | |
| The Bradford Club | 1 Piece Hall Yard | 98 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton | 28 Kirkgate | 138 yd | |
| The Ginger Goose | 71 Market Street | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 29 Broadway | 19 yd | |
| KFC | Food Court Unit 3, The Broadway Centre, Forster Square | 19 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Food Court Unit 4, The Broadway Centre, Forster Square | 19 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3 Broadway House | 51 yd | |
| Subway | Food Court 2, Charles Street Mall | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 10 Charles Street | 51 yd | |
| Tesco | 27 Sunbridge Road | 154 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | 11 Petergate Mall | 176 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 7, Forster Square Retail Park, 5 Valley Road | 551 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 3-4, Manningham Lane Retail Park, Manningham Lane | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (Bradford) ARNDALE HOUSE ARNDALE HOUSE CHARLES STREET | health and fitness suite | 3 yd |
| Evolve Fitness For Women ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 297 yd |
| Physiques Health Studio (Closed) 16-18 16-18 Mill Street | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Coda Fitness LEISURE EXCHANGE LEISURE EXCHANGE VICAR LANE | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (Closed) 12a 12a North Parade | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Bodyflex Gymnasium EAST PARADE | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Bradford) (Closed) Upper Park Gate | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Bradford Ice Arena LITTLE HORTON LANE | ice rinks | 577 yd |
| Culture Fusion (Ymca Bradford) THORNTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Fitness Lab (Closed) 149-151 149-151 Sunbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.