Leeds Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD1 5BL is located in the City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 2007-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leeds Road, Bradford, BD1 5BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD1 5BQ, BD1 5EE, BD1 5HE, BD1 5HD, BD1 5DL, BD1 5DN, BD1 5DP, BD1 5EP, BD1 5DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD1 5BL is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 34.3% | 45.7% | 11.4% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 65.7% | 54.3% | -11.4% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 5BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.7% 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% | 65.7% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 27.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 25.1% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 48% | 47.3% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 37.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 10.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 12.4% | 5.2% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 6.2% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 9.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 10.4% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 50% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 21.7% | 8.9% | -12.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.4% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 25.6% | 17.0% | 3.1% | 22.5% |
| Pakistani | 10.1% | 3.9% | -6.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 10.1% | 10.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 43.9% | 33.4% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -48.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 17.2% | 12.5% | -4.7% | 0.6% | 11.9% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, just 31.6% 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 | 35.4% | 31.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -51.6% |
| European Union | 19.2% | 14.4% | -4.8% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 9.4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.3% | 39.9% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 34.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.3% 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 | 34.8% | 31.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -51.6% |
| 10+ Years | 21.7% | 12.3% | -9.4% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 21.7% | 9.4% | -12.3% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.7% | 25.8% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 23.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 20.9% | 15.8% | 1.9% | 19.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 29.5% | 76.7% | -47.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Middle East | 11.7% | 0.1% | 11.6% |
| Southern Asia | 25.1% | 1.2% | 23.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 29.2% | 46.2% | -17.0% |
| Hindu | 21.7% | 1.7% | 20.0% |
| Muslim | 23.2% | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leeds Road was 723.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 390.5% higher than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leeds Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 19th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 303.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 325 The Gatehaus Leeds Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2026-02-05 | £39,000 |
| Apartment 323 The Gatehaus Leeds Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2026-01-08 | £43,918 |
| Apartment 315 The Gatehaus Leeds Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2025-09-25 | £45,905 |
| Apartment 207 The Gatehaus Leeds Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2025-01-07 | £45,058 |
| Apartment 215 The Gatehaus Leeds Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2024-11-08 | £39,595 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD1 5BL 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 | 138 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 53 |
| Other | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,977 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 | 2,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,098 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 | 3,376 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 | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barkerend Primary School Hendford Drive , Pollard Park BD3 0QT | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy Hendford Drive , Pollard Park BD3 0QT | 4out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy Nelson Street , BD5 0HD | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Usher Street Primary School and Nursery Usher Street , Wakefield Road BD4 7DS | - not rated | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling College Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Studio School 88 Thornton Road , BD1 2DX | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham College Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | - not rated | 1,501 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 | 1,207 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Undercliffe Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George RC Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Middle School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manningham Middle School Manningham Lane , BD8 7HS | - not rated | 1,835 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 | 801 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 1,539 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 | 2,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 4,888 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feversham College Feversham Street , BD3 9QL | - not rated | 262 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 424 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bradford TLG Bradford , 86 Captain Street BD1 4EL | - not rated | 492 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Girls Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinnah Restaurant | 99-109 Leeds Road | 22 yd | |
| Bangkok Thai Restaurant | 18 East Parade | 60 yd | |
| Cona | 20 East Parade | 92 yd | |
| Sugar Snap Kitchen | Jubilee House, 1 Filey Street | 116 yd | |
| The Good Food Kitchen | 63 Leeds Road | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bradford Playhouse | 4-12 Chapel Street | 130 yd | |
| St Georges Hall (Bar Only) | Bridge Street | 528 yd | |
| The Exchange Craft Beer House | 14 Market Street | 610 yd | |
| The Ginger Goose | 71 Market Street | 629 yd | |
| The City Vaults | 33 Hustlergate | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salah's | 360 Leeds Road | 330 yd | |
| UK FC | 372 Leeds Road | 330 yd | |
| Kebabism | 362 Leeds Road | 330 yd | |
| Fat Cow | 2 Newcastle House, Barkerend Road | 390 yd | |
| The Original Pakeezah | 91 Edderthorpe Street | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer | 11 Petergate Mall | 401 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 Charles Street | 516 yd | |
| Tesco | 27 Sunbridge Road | 567 yd | |
| Lidl | 230 Barkerend Road | 647 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 7, Forster Square Retail Park, 5 Valley Road | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodyflex Gymnasium EAST PARADE | health and fitness suite | 71 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Bradford) (Closed) Upper Park Gate | health and fitness suite | 199 yd |
| Coda Fitness LEISURE EXCHANGE LEISURE EXCHANGE VICAR LANE | health and fitness suite | 337 yd |
| Easygym (Bradford) ARNDALE HOUSE ARNDALE HOUSE CHARLES STREET | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Upper Seymour Street Recreation Ground UPPER SEYMOUR STREET | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Physiques Health Studio (Closed) 16-18 16-18 Mill Street | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Evolve Fitness For Women ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Frame 2 Complex GREYSTONE MILL GREYSTONE MILL FEATHER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 925 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (Closed) 12a 12a North Parade | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Bradford Ice Arena LITTLE HORTON LANE | ice rinks | 977 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 | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 123.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.