Chain Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD1 2PR 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 Chain Street, Bradford, BD1 2PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD1 2PY, BD1 2PJ, BD1 2PG, BD1 2PS, BD1 2PF, BD1 2NG, BD1 2NH, BD1 2RD, BD1 2PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD1 2PR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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% | 53.4% | 12.4% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 59% | 46.6% | -12.4% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 2PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 48.3% | 48.9% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 33.2% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 36.2% | 53.4% | 17.2% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 32.7% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 21% | 9.2% | -11.8% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 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 | 29.9% | 24.1% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 14.7% | 5.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 11.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 30.9% | 16.0% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 24.1% | 5.2% | -18.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.1% 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 | 12.4% | 6.1% | -6.3% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 12.4% | 29.8% | 17.4% | 2.7% | 27.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 9.8% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 52.4% | 27.1% | -25.3% | 81.4% | -54.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 10.5% | 5.4% | -5.1% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 55.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.7% | 55.4% | 9.7% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 24.8% | 17.7% | -7.1% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.8% | 18% | -6.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 43.8% | 55.4% | 11.6% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| 10+ Years | 12.4% | 24.5% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.2% | 13.3% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 10.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 5.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20% | 1.4% | -18.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.9% | 76.7% | -25.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 11.4% | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| North Africa | 4.2% | 0.1% | 4.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.5% | 37.2% | -25.7% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 57.6% | 6.5% | 51.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chain Street was 592.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% higher than the City average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chain Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in City and the 27th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 249.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Chain Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2003-06-16 | £47,598 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD1 2PR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,998 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 | 2,175 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 | 2,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood Community Primary School Wood Street , Manningham BD8 8HY | - not rated | 900 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Manningham Academy Wood Street , Manningham BD8 8HY | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary School Green Lane , BD8 8HT | - not rated | 916 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | - not rated | 916 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Upper Nidd Street , Leeds Rd BD1 4EJ | - not rated | 925 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 254 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Academy Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 2out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manningham Middle School Manningham Lane , BD8 7HS | - not rated | 969 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drummond Middle School Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Undercliffe Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George RC Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Middle School Stratford Road , BD7 3HU | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 987 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 5,413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 3,682 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y's Up 125 Thornton Road , BD1 2EP | - not rated | 315 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bradford Richmond Road , BD7 1DP | - not rated | 487 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc White Abbey Road , BD8 8EJ | - not rated | 611 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox's School of Commerce 23 Claremont , Morley Street BD7 1BG | - not rated | 718 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bradford TLG Bradford , 86 Captain Street BD1 4EL | - not rated | 905 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cozy Corner | Onward House, 2 Baptist Place | 95 yd | |
| Cafe Bazaar | 1 Simes Street | 192 yd | |
| Ariya Restaurant & Bar | 118a Sunbridge Road | 201 yd | |
| Kebab Corner | Units 118, 119 & 120, The Oastler Shopping Centre, John Street | 202 yd | |
| Westgate Original | 8 St Thomas's Road | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harp Of Erin (Bar only) | Chain Street | 89 yd | |
| Sun Hotel | 124 Sunbridge Road | 157 yd | |
| Checkpoint | 45 Westgate | 174 yd | |
| 1 In 12 Club | 21-23 Albion Street | 188 yd | |
| The Castle Hotel (Bar only) | Grattan Road | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate fisheries | 61 Westgate | 90 yd | |
| Thai Noodle Bar | Unit 203, The Oastler Shopping Centre, John Street | 202 yd | |
| Shah Kebab House | Units 171 to 172, The Oastler Shopping Centre, John Street | 202 yd | |
| Irfan's Biryani House | Unit 170, The Oastler Shopping Centre, John Street | 202 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | Units 124 to 126, The Oastler Shopping Centre, John Street | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Units 3-4, Manningham Lane Retail Park, Manningham Lane | 413 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 7, Forster Square Retail Park, 5 Valley Road | 626 yd | |
| Tesco | 27 Sunbridge Road | 697 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 Charles Street | 698 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | 11 Petergate Mall | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Lab (Closed) 149-151 149-151 Sunbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 138 yd |
| The Forge (Closed) Sunbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 264 yd |
| Culture Fusion (Ymca Bradford) THORNTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (Closed) 12a 12a North Parade | health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Evolve Fitness For Women ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 372 yd |
| Prodigy Living Arkwright House SMITH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 402 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Bradford) MANNINGHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Bradford College (Closed) Bradford Campus Bradford Campus Great Horton Road | health and fitness suite | 561 yd |
| Pakistan Community Centre Jervaulx Crescent | 593 yd | |
| Easygym (Bradford) ARNDALE HOUSE ARNDALE HOUSE CHARLES STREET | health and fitness suite | 654 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.