Barkerend Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD1 4AR is located in the City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barkerend Road, Bradford, BD1 4AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD1 4EH, BD1 4EL, BD1 5BJ, BD1 4DZ, BD1 4DA, BD1 5ET, BD1 5AS, BD1 4DR, BD1 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD1 4AR is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 35.6% | 46% | 10.4% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 64.4% | 54% | -10.4% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 4AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.8% 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 | 51.8% | 56.8% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 19.1% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -25.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 9.9% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.7% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.2% | 29.3% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -19.1% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 38.8% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 24.5% | 16.5% | -8.0% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 9% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
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 4AR this area, 36.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 36.4% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 7.4% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 29.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 11.9% | 4.9% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.1% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 10.5% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 63.8% | 71.1% | 7.3% | 81.4% | -10.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 16.5% | 2.6% | -13.9% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 62.4% 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 | 62.8% | 62.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 18% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 10.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.4% | 7.4% | -7.0% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.8% | 63.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| 10+ Years | 11.2% | 16% | 4.8% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 9.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.3% | 9.6% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.1% | 76.7% | -28.6% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 14.1% | 1.3% | 12.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barkerend Road was 655.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 330.1% higher than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barkerend Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 27th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 405.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Fairfax House Barkerend Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,500 | 2022-08-25 | £53,941 |
| 32 Fairfax House Barkerend Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £30,500 | 2015-04-28 | £45,227 |
| 11 Fairfax House Barkerend Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2003-04-23 | £48,259 |
BD1 4AR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 1,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,651 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 | 2,992 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 | 3,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy Hendford Drive , Pollard Park BD3 0QT | 4out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Church of England Primary Academy Westminster Road , BD3 0HW | 2out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy Nelson Street , BD5 0HD | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Barkerend Road , BD3 0AB | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham Primary Academy Harewood Street , BD3 9EG | 4out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham Academy 158 Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | 4out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| One In A Million Free School Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Free schools | 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 | 962 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 1,765 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 | 2,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 3,567 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,546 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 | 24 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 440 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bradford Richmond Road , BD7 1DP | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc White Abbey Road , BD8 8EJ | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Central Foodbank & Cafe | Jubilee Centre, Jermyn Street | 90 yd | |
| Brathay Trust | Cathedral Hall, Bradford Cathedral, Stott Hill | 124 yd | |
| Valentino Cafe Bar | Cathedral House, 26-28 Church Bank | 143 yd | |
| Pop Kidz | 1a Cater Street | 174 yd | |
| Napoleons Casino | 37 Bolton Road | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corn Dolly | 110 Bolton Road | 264 yd | |
| The Bradford Playhouse | 4-12 Chapel Street | 316 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton | 28 Kirkgate | 447 yd | |
| The Airedale (Bar Only) | 77 Otley Road | 451 yd | |
| The Bradford Club | 1 Piece Hall Yard | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Cow | 2 Newcastle House, Barkerend Road | 60 yd | |
| Cupp Bubble Tea | K5, Eastbrook Mall | 313 yd | |
| Subway | Food Court 2, Charles Street Mall | 345 yd | |
| Yangtze | 1 Food Court, Charles Street Mall | 345 yd | |
| Lotus Sushi + Bento | Food Court, Charles Street Mall | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer | 11 Petergate Mall | 291 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 Charles Street | 442 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 7, Forster Square Retail Park, 5 Valley Road | 553 yd | |
| Tesco | 27 Sunbridge Road | 561 yd | |
| Lidl | 230 Barkerend Road | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Bradford) (Closed) Upper Park Gate | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| Physiques Health Studio (Closed) 16-18 16-18 Mill Street | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Bodyflex Gymnasium EAST PARADE | health and fitness suite | 333 yd |
| Easygym (Bradford) ARNDALE HOUSE ARNDALE HOUSE CHARLES STREET | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Coda Fitness LEISURE EXCHANGE LEISURE EXCHANGE VICAR LANE | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (Closed) 12a 12a North Parade | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Evolve Fitness For Women ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Upper Seymour Street Recreation Ground UPPER SEYMOUR STREET | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Carlton Bolling College UNDERCLIFFE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Bradford) MANNINGHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 939 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.