Cater Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD1 5AS 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 Cater Street, Bradford, BD1 5AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD1 5AP, BD1 5AJ, BD1 4DZ, BD1 5BA, BD1 5AW, BD1 5BJ, BD1 5SX, BD1 5AH, BD1 5DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD1 5AS 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 5AS, 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 5AS 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 Cater Street was 536.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 263.7% higher than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cater Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 33rd highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 315.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Cater Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2025-07-18 | £61,919 |
| 1A Cater Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £149,999 | 2007-12-28 | £167,101 |
BD1 5AS 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,847 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 | 2,942 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 | 3,148 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 | 170 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping First School Wapping Road , BD3 0ED | - not rated | 757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barkerend Primary School Hendford Drive , Pollard Park BD3 0QT | - not rated | 814 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy Hendford Drive , Pollard Park BD3 0QT | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy Nelson Street , BD5 0HD | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 962 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling College Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Feversham College Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pollard Park Middle School Byron Street , BD3 0AB | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Undercliffe Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George RC Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manningham Middle School Manningham Lane , BD8 7HS | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Middle School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 1,671 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 | 823 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 1,613 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 | 2,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 4,679 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 | 243 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 395 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham College Feversham Street , BD3 9QL | - not rated | 516 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Y's Up 125 Thornton Road , BD1 2EP | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pop Kidz | 1a Cater Street | 2 yd | |
| The Bistro | 66-70 Vicar Lane | 39 yd | |
| Flamin Aces | 36 Peckover Street | 61 yd | |
| Valentino Cafe Bar | Cathedral House, 26-28 Church Bank | 66 yd | |
| Munchen House | 21 Peckover Street | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bradford Playhouse | 4-12 Chapel Street | 147 yd | |
| The Exchange Craft Beer House | 14 Market Street | 423 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton | 28 Kirkgate | 428 yd | |
| St Georges Hall (Bar Only) | Bridge Street | 430 yd | |
| The City Vaults | 33 Hustlergate | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Cow | 2 Newcastle House, Barkerend Road | 197 yd | |
| Wunder Crumble | Charles Street Mall | 255 yd | |
| Subway | Food Court 2, Charles Street Mall | 265 yd | |
| Yangtze | 1 Food Court, Charles Street Mall | 265 yd | |
| Lotus Sushi + Bento | Food Court, Charles Street Mall | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer | 11 Petergate Mall | 198 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 Charles Street | 351 yd | |
| Tesco | 27 Sunbridge Road | 449 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 7, Forster Square Retail Park, 5 Valley Road | 660 yd | |
| Lidl | 230 Barkerend Road | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodyflex Gymnasium EAST PARADE | health and fitness suite | 187 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Bradford) (Closed) Upper Park Gate | health and fitness suite | 200 yd |
| Easygym (Bradford) ARNDALE HOUSE ARNDALE HOUSE CHARLES STREET | health and fitness suite | 375 yd |
| Coda Fitness LEISURE EXCHANGE LEISURE EXCHANGE VICAR LANE | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Physiques Health Studio (Closed) 16-18 16-18 Mill Street | health and fitness suite | 402 yd |
| Evolve Fitness For Women ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (Closed) 12a 12a North Parade | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Upper Seymour Street Recreation Ground UPPER SEYMOUR STREET | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Bradford Ice Arena LITTLE HORTON LANE | ice rinks | 903 yd |
| Culture Fusion (Ymca Bradford) THORNTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,004 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.