Bank Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD1 1HJ is located in the City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bank Street, Bradford, BD1 1HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD1 1NE, BD1 1JB, BD1 1EE, BD1 1EJ, BD1 1RX, BD1 1RE, BD1 1RU, BD1 1PP, BD1 1RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD1 1HJ, 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 1HJ, 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 Bank Street was 8372.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2128.8% higher than the City average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bank Street has the highest crime rate of 72 local areas in City and the highest crime rate of 1,552 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 3025.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway House Bank Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £2,800,000 | 2017-12-19 | £3,562,724 |
BD1 1HJ 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,676 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 | 2,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,607 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 | 2,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Upper Nidd Street , Leeds Rd BD1 4EJ | - not rated | 456 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy Nelson Street , BD5 0HD | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping First School Wapping Road , BD3 0ED | - not rated | 997 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Music Primary Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Usher Street Primary School and Nursery Usher Street , Wakefield Road BD4 7DS | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Studio School 88 Thornton Road , BD1 2DX | - not rated | 546 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manningham Middle School Manningham Lane , BD8 7HS | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Undercliffe Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George RC Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollard Park Middle School Byron Street , BD3 0AB | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drummond Middle School Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 552 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 1,346 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 Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 4,307 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 | 487 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Y's Up 125 Thornton Road , BD1 2EP | - not rated | 533 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bradford Richmond Road , BD7 1DP | - not rated | 753 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox's School of Commerce 23 Claremont , Morley Street BD7 1BG | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papaw | 7 Bank Street | 11 yd | |
| Frankies | 2 Bank Street | 19 yd | |
| Safety F1rst Community Training Centre | Third Floor, Howard House, Bank Street | 35 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | Unit 2a The Xchange, Broadway | 62 yd | |
| Zizzi | Charles Street | 62 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ginger Goose | 71 Market Street | 61 yd | |
| The Exchange Craft Beer House | 14 Market Street | 87 yd | |
| The City Vaults | 33 Hustlergate | 121 yd | |
| St Georges Hall (Bar Only) | Bridge Street | 129 yd | |
| The Bradford Club | 1 Piece Hall Yard | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Food Court Unit 3, The Broadway Centre, Forster Square | 62 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Food Court Unit 4, The Broadway Centre, Forster Square | 62 yd | |
| Greggs | 29 Broadway | 62 yd | |
| Greggs | 43 Bank Street | 73 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3 Broadway House | 82 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 10 Charles Street | 82 yd | |
| Tesco | 27 Sunbridge Road | 85 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | 11 Petergate Mall | 239 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 7, Forster Square Retail Park, 5 Valley Road | 615 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 3-4, Manningham Lane Retail Park, Manningham Lane | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (Bradford) ARNDALE HOUSE ARNDALE HOUSE CHARLES STREET | health and fitness suite | 79 yd |
| Evolve Fitness For Women ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Coda Fitness LEISURE EXCHANGE LEISURE EXCHANGE VICAR LANE | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (Closed) 12a 12a North Parade | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Physiques Health Studio (Closed) 16-18 16-18 Mill Street | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Bradford Ice Arena LITTLE HORTON LANE | ice rinks | 498 yd |
| Bodyflex Gymnasium EAST PARADE | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Culture Fusion (Ymca Bradford) THORNTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Bradford) (Closed) Upper Park Gate | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Fitness Lab (Closed) 149-151 149-151 Sunbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.