Longcroft Place is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD1 2PY 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 Longcroft Place, Bradford, BD1 2PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD1 2PR, BD1 2NG, BD1 2NH, BD1 2RD, BD1 2PJ, BD1 2PG, BD1 2PS, BD1 2PF, BD1 2QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD1 2PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 34.9% | 52.9% | 18.0% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 65.1% | 47.1% | -18.0% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 2PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 70.5% | 50.7% | -19.8% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21% | 39.9% | 18.9% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) 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 | 49.5% | 56.4% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 43% | 29.1% | -13.9% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 7% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 50.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 6.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 12.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 50.7% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 16.9% |
| Other | 22.2% | 4.3% | -17.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.2% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 8.6% | 0% | -8.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 23.6% | 19.3% | 3.1% | 20.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 22.1% | 17.3% | 2.7% | 19.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 0.4% | -6.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 13.4% | 4.4% | -9.0% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 33.9% | 33.2% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -48.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 20.4% | 4.4% | -16.0% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, just 33.7% 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 | 23.1% | 33.7% | 10.6% | 83.2% | -49.5% |
| European Union | 22% | 20.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 14.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 11.8% | 7.4% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 41.9% | 31.1% | -10.8% | 5.6% | 25.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.9% 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 | 23.1% | 33.2% | 10.1% | 83.2% | -50.0% |
| 10+ Years | 25.3% | 17.9% | -7.4% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 29% | 8.4% | -20.6% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.8% | 20.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 17.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 20.4% | 16.6% | 1.9% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.2% | 76.7% | -34.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 7.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 11.5% | 1.5% | 10.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 21.5% | 1.2% | 20.3% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.5% | 37.2% | -21.7% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Hindu | 15.9% | 1.7% | 14.2% |
| Muslim | 28.8% | 6.5% | 22.3% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longcroft Place was 4291.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1042.5% higher than the City average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longcroft Place has the 2nd highest crime rate of 72 local areas in City and the 2nd 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 2254.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

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 23 Longcroft Place, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2007-05-04 | £48,036 |
| Flat 35 Longcroft Place, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £21,000 | 2002-11-21 | £54,153 |
| 1 Longcroft Place, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2001-10-26 | £20,580 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD1 2PY 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 | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,026 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 | 2,213 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 | 2,391 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 | 883 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwood Community Primary School Wood Street , Manningham BD8 8HY | - not rated | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Manningham Academy Wood Street , Manningham BD8 8HY | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary School Green Lane , BD8 8HT | - not rated | 934 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | - not rated | 934 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 253 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Academy Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 2out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,553 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 | 975 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drummond Middle School Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Undercliffe Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George RC Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Middle School Stratford Road , BD7 3HU | - not rated | 1,767 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 | 576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 966 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 5,426 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 | 2,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 3,723 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 | 313 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bradford Richmond Road , BD7 1DP | - not rated | 502 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 | 638 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox's School of Commerce 23 Claremont , Morley Street BD7 1BG | - not rated | 727 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bradford TLG Bradford , 86 Captain Street BD1 4EL | - not rated | 863 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 | 107 yd | |
| Kebab Corner | Units 118, 119 & 120, The Oastler Shopping Centre, John Street | 165 yd | |
| Admiral | 66-70 Westgate | 166 yd | |
| Salas | 8 John Street | 169 yd | |
| Ariya Restaurant & Bar | 118a Sunbridge Road | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harp Of Erin (Bar only) | Chain Street | 123 yd | |
| Checkpoint | 45 Westgate | 134 yd | |
| Sun Hotel | 124 Sunbridge Road | 140 yd | |
| 1 In 12 Club | 21-23 Albion Street | 154 yd | |
| The Castle Hotel (Bar only) | Grattan Road | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate fisheries | 61 Westgate | 81 yd | |
| Thai Noodle Bar | Unit 203, The Oastler Shopping Centre, John Street | 165 yd | |
| Shah Kebab House | Units 171 to 172, The Oastler Shopping Centre, John Street | 165 yd | |
| Irfan's Biryani House | Unit 170, The Oastler Shopping Centre, John Street | 165 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | Units 124 to 126, The Oastler Shopping Centre, John Street | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Units 3-4, Manningham Lane Retail Park, Manningham Lane | 402 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 7, Forster Square Retail Park, 5 Valley Road | 591 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 Charles Street | 660 yd | |
| Tesco | 27 Sunbridge Road | 663 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | 11 Petergate Mall | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Lab (Closed) 149-151 149-151 Sunbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 159 yd |
| Culture Fusion (Ymca Bradford) THORNTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| The Forge (Closed) Sunbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 305 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (Closed) 12a 12a North Parade | health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| Evolve Fitness For Women ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Bradford) MANNINGHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| Prodigy Living Arkwright House SMITH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 430 yd |
| Bradford College (Closed) Bradford Campus Bradford Campus Great Horton Road | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Easygym (Bradford) ARNDALE HOUSE ARNDALE HOUSE CHARLES STREET | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Pakistan Community Centre Jervaulx Crescent | 616 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.