Hanover Square is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD1 3BY is located in the Manningham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hanover Square, Bradford, BD1 3BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD1 3BU, BD8 7QZ, BD1 3AZ, BD8 7QT, BD1 3BW, BD1 3AY, BD1 3BN, BD1 3RP, BD1 3EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD1 3BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.6% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD1 3BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.2% | 33.3% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 56.6% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.6% | 44.1% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 32.7% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12% | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around BD1 3BY this area, 41% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.8% | 41% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 22.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 16% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 12.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 16% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 11% | 2.2% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 1.9% 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 | 46.7% | 44.5% | -2.2% | 1.1% | 43.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 39.7% | 47.5% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 44.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -79.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 61.4% 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 | 56.4% | 61.4% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 40.4% | 37.5% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 31.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.2% | 61.4% | 5.2% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 30.1% | 26.9% | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.7% | 1.6% | -27.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.4% | 37.2% | -35.8% |
| Christian | 1.9% | 46.2% | -44.3% |
| Muslim | 87.4% | 6.5% | 80.9% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanover Square was 218.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.7% lower than the City average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hanover Square has the 27th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in City and the 243rd highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Hanover Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-09-19 | £221,084 |
| 41 Hanover Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-07-21 | £168,865 |
| 18 Hanover Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,600 | 2021-09-10 | £107,403 |
| 36 Hanover Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-09-11 | £79,495 |
| 42 Hanover Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-03-23 | £172,256 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD1 3BY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 58 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Other | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,502 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 | 1,865 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 | 2,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Primary School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Manningham Academy Wood Street , Manningham BD8 8HY | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atlas Community Primary School Lincoln Close , Manningham BD8 8DL | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | 4out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Miriam Lord Community Primary School Bavaria Place , Manningham BD8 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One In A Million Free School Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham Academy 158 Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | 4out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,125 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 4,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 3,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,670 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc White Abbey Road , BD8 8EJ | - not rated | 272 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School Clifton Street , Manningham BD8 7DA | - not rated | 740 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School Ambler Street , BD8 8AW | - not rated | 920 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bradford Richmond Road , BD7 1DP | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bradford TLG Bradford , 86 Captain Street BD1 4EL | - not rated | 1,161 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pind Restaurant | Unit 1, Bowland Street Industrial Estate, Bowland Street | 130 yd | |
| Yam Spice Foods | 10 Bowland Street | 148 yd | |
| Istanbul Shawarma | 73 Manningham Lane | 162 yd | |
| Nusret Shawarma | 64-66 Manningham Lane | 178 yd | |
| Chonis Inc | 76 Manningham Lane | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bradford Arms (bar only) | 77 Manningham Lane | 157 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | 199-201 Westgate | 290 yd | |
| Andies African Kitchen | 33 North Parade | 427 yd | |
| Bleu Rivera | 33 North Parade | 427 yd | |
| Sparrow Bier Cafe | 32 North Parade | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salahudin | 101 Manningham Lane | 162 yd | |
| Z's Deli | 109 Manningham Lane | 162 yd | |
| Harlem Shakes | 109 Manningham Lane | 162 yd | |
| SFC | 78 Manningham Lane | 178 yd | |
| ChicKing | 74 Manningham Lane | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Units 3-4, Manningham Lane Retail Park, Manningham Lane | 224 yd | |
| Tesco | 185 Manningham Lane | 280 yd | |
| Al Falah Supermarket | 150-168 Manningham Lane | 382 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 7, Forster Square Retail Park, 5 Valley Road | 613 yd | |
| Tesco | The Peel Centre, Valley Road | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jd Gyms (Bradford) MANNINGHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 226 yd |
| Pakistan Community Centre Jervaulx Crescent | 281 yd | |
| Green Lane Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Bradford City Football Club (Valley Parade) Coral Windows Stadium Coral Windows Stadium Valley Parade | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| The Forge (Closed) Sunbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (Closed) 12a 12a North Parade | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Fitness Lab (Closed) 149-151 149-151 Sunbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Evolve Fitness For Women ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Culture Fusion (Ymca Bradford) THORNTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bradford) PRESTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 858 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 2.1% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.