Bridge Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD1 1JU 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 Bridge Street, Bradford, BD1 1JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD1 5SH, BD1 5SG, BD1 1JB, BD1 1HB, BD1 1EE, BD1 1NE, BD1 1HJ, BD1 1HD, BD1 1RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD1 1JU is primarily male, with 65.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38.7% | 34.7% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -16.3% |
| Male | 61.3% | 65.3% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 16.3% |
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 1JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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 | 65.2% | 51.6% | -13.6% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 40.4% | 12.6% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 36.1% | -13.2% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 46.8% | 12.7% | 33.6% | 13.2% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 12.3% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 3.1% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 19% | 5.1% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 11.6% | 3.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 6.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 41.8% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 17.1% | 4.5% | -12.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 6.9% | 1.1% | -5.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 13.8% | 27.7% | 13.9% | 3.1% | 24.6% |
| Pakistani | 12.9% | 6.2% | -6.7% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 7.6% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 33.2% | 27.5% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -53.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 12.4% | 6.7% | -5.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 14.8% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 13.2% |
In this area, just 25.1% 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 | 37.3% | 25.1% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -58.1% |
| European Union | 17.1% | 11.8% | -5.3% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 12.4% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.9% | 47.9% | 12.0% | 5.6% | 42.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 25.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 10.1% 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 | 37.3% | 24.9% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -58.3% |
| 10+ Years | 19.8% | 10.1% | -9.7% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.1% | 5.9% | -11.2% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.3% | 22.7% | 8.4% | 2.2% | 20.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 36.4% | 24.9% | 1.9% | 34.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 24.6% | 76.7% | -52.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 28% | 1.2% | 26.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 30.3% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 23.5% | 46.2% | -22.7% |
| Hindu | 23.2% | 1.7% | 21.5% |
| Muslim | 27.1% | 6.5% | 20.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Street was 1317.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 239.7% higher than the City average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridge Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in City and the 9th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 809.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Queens Hotel Bridge Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £596,000 | 2016-03-02 | £844,398 |
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Other | 98 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,820 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 | 2,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,686 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 | 2,845 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 | 642 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Music Primary Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 964 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Park Lane , BD5 0RB | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School 1 Little Horton Green , BD5 0NG | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy Hendford Drive , Pollard Park BD3 0QT | 4out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 913 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 964 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 388 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 1,178 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 | 2,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,305 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 | 642 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bradford Richmond Road , BD7 1DP | - not rated | 686 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 | 940 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 | 1,298 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azuma | Hall Ings | 37 yd | |
| Servest at Bradford Interchange | Bradford Interchange, Bridge Street | 75 yd | |
| Java Joe Coffee House | Bradford Interchange, Bridge Street | 75 yd | |
| Dunkin | Unit 2b The Xchange, Broadway | 138 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit C Centenary Square | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Hall (Bar Only) | Bridge Street | 80 yd | |
| The Ginger Goose | 71 Market Street | 185 yd | |
| Jacobs Well | Kent Street | 201 yd | |
| The Turls Green/Lloyds No.1 | 3 Aldermanbury | 275 yd | |
| The Exchange Craft Beer House | 14 Market Street | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Bradford Interchange, Bridge Street | 75 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3 Broadway House | 226 yd | |
| KFC | Food Court Unit 3, The Broadway Centre, Forster Square | 248 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Food Court Unit 4, The Broadway Centre, Forster Square | 248 yd | |
| Greggs | 29 Broadway | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 27 Sunbridge Road | 119 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 Charles Street | 226 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | 11 Petergate Mall | 334 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 7, Forster Square Retail Park, 5 Valley Road | 814 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 3-4, Manningham Lane Retail Park, Manningham Lane | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coda Fitness LEISURE EXCHANGE LEISURE EXCHANGE VICAR LANE | health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| Easygym (Bradford) ARNDALE HOUSE ARNDALE HOUSE CHARLES STREET | health and fitness suite | 261 yd |
| Evolve Fitness For Women ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| Bradford Ice Arena LITTLE HORTON LANE | ice rinks | 437 yd |
| Bodyflex Gymnasium EAST PARADE | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Bradford) (Closed) Upper Park Gate | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Physiques Health Studio (Closed) 16-18 16-18 Mill Street | health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Culture Fusion (Ymca Bradford) THORNTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (Closed) 12a 12a North Parade | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Bradford College (Closed) Bradford Campus Bradford Campus Great Horton Road | health and fitness suite | 762 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.