Bolton Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD1 4DR 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 Bolton Road, Bradford, BD1 4DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD99 4XB, BD99 4YX, BD1 4BA, BD1 4EL, BD1 4AY, BD1 4AN, BD1 4DA, BD1 4AB, BD1 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD1 4DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.7% | 51.5% | 9.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 58.3% | 48.5% | -9.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 4DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62% 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 | 68.2% | 62% | -6.2% | 37.9% | 24.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.7% | 32.9% | 12.2% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.8%) 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 | 49.7% | 63.6% | 13.9% | 48.4% | 15.2% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 30.2% | -12.0% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 4DR this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 65.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 6.7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 6.3% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 11.4% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 65.1% | 25.4% | 33.8% | 31.3% |
| Other | 16.2% | 3.1% | -13.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.8% 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% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 21.4% | 20.4% | 3.1% | 18.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 11% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 6% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 73.9% | 29.8% | -44.1% | 81.4% | -51.6% |
| Arab | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 7.5% |
| Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, just 39% 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 | 40.7% | 39% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -44.2% |
| European Union | 35.7% | 20.6% | -15.1% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 9% | 11.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 22.9% | 11.3% | 5.6% | 17.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 3.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 10.4% 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 | 40.7% | 39.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -43.8% |
| 10+ Years | 17.6% | 10.4% | -7.2% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 23.1% | 16.3% | -6.8% | 2.9% | 13.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.6% | 16.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 14.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 17.6% | 14.6% | 1.9% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.5% | 76.7% | -33.2% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 9.7% | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 5.5% | 0.1% | 5.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Middle East | 6.1% | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Southern Asia | 13.2% | 1.2% | 12.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.8% | 37.2% | -18.4% |
| Christian | 20.7% | 46.2% | -25.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 12.3% | 1.7% | 10.6% |
| Muslim | 40.1% | 6.5% | 33.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bolton Road was 185.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% lower than the City average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bolton Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in City and the 308th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 47 The John Green Building, 27 Bolton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2021-06-07 | £44,046 |
| Alexander House, 39 - 41 Bolton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2020-11-03 | £949,799 |
| Apartment 606 Alexander House, 39 - 41 Bolton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £66,300 | 2015-06-24 | £93,399 |
| Apartment 212 Alexander House, 39 - 41 Bolton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £69,750 | 2015-05-25 | £100,519 |
| Apartment 214 Alexander House, 39 - 41 Bolton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £68,400 | 2015-05-18 | £98,574 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD1 4DR 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 | 120 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,581 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 | 2,931 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 | 3,001 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 | 133 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping First School Wapping Road , BD3 0ED | - not rated | 528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Church of England Primary Academy Westminster Road , BD3 0HW | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE Community School Westminster Road , Off Prospect Road BD3 0HW | - not rated | 885 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Church of England Primary Academy Westminster Road , BD3 0HW | - not rated | 885 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 888 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling College Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | - not rated | 957 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham College Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy 158 Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | 4out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undercliffe Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George RC Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manningham Middle School Manningham Lane , BD8 7HS | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollard Park Middle School Byron Street , BD3 0AB | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Middle School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 995 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 1,799 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 Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 4,489 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 | 70 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 492 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham College Feversham Street , BD3 9QL | - not rated | 805 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Y's Up 125 Thornton Road , BD1 2EP | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bradford Richmond Road , BD7 1DP | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleons Casino | 37 Bolton Road | 6 yd | |
| Bradford Central Foodbank & Cafe | Jubilee Centre, Jermyn Street | 157 yd | |
| Brathay Trust | Cathedral Hall, Bradford Cathedral, Stott Hill | 195 yd | |
| Compass Contract Services at Cafe Living | Forster Square Retail Park, 53 Valley Road | 198 yd | |
| Costa | 8 Eastbrook Mall | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corn Dolly | 110 Bolton Road | 206 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton | 28 Kirkgate | 342 yd | |
| The Bradford Club | 1 Piece Hall Yard | 390 yd | |
| Platform Bar | 9 Duke Street | 393 yd | |
| The City Vaults | 33 Hustlergate | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Cow | 2 Newcastle House, Barkerend Road | 227 yd | |
| Cupp Bubble Tea | K5, Eastbrook Mall | 258 yd | |
| Subway | Food Court 2, Charles Street Mall | 321 yd | |
| Yangtze | 1 Food Court, Charles Street Mall | 321 yd | |
| Lotus Sushi + Bento | Food Court, Charles Street Mall | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer | 11 Petergate Mall | 298 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 7, Forster Square Retail Park, 5 Valley Road | 377 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 Charles Street | 410 yd | |
| Tesco | 27 Sunbridge Road | 538 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 3-4, Manningham Lane Retail Park, Manningham Lane | 768 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Physiques Health Studio (Closed) 16-18 16-18 Mill Street | health and fitness suite | 110 yd |
| Easygym (Bradford) ARNDALE HOUSE ARNDALE HOUSE CHARLES STREET | health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Bradford) (Closed) Upper Park Gate | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Bodyflex Gymnasium EAST PARADE | health and fitness suite | 483 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (Closed) 12a 12a North Parade | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Evolve Fitness For Women ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Coda Fitness LEISURE EXCHANGE LEISURE EXCHANGE VICAR LANE | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Bradford) MANNINGHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Fitness Lab (Closed) 149-151 149-151 Sunbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| Culture Fusion (Ymca Bradford) THORNTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 941 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 | 92.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| 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 | 7.4% |
| Median download speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 22.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 22.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.29 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.