Chapel Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD1 5DL is located in the City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chapel Street, Bradford, BD1 5DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD1 5DN, BD1 5AE, BD1 5DP, BD1 5EE, BD1 5DT, BD1 5AW, BD1 5DQ, BD1 5BQ, BD1 5HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD1 5DL has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents 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 | 42.6% | 47% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 57.4% | 53% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 5DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 66.1% | 50% | -16.1% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 45.3% | 20.6% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) 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 | 50.5% | 50.5% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 37% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 11.4% | 7.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 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.
In the area around BD1 5DL this area, 8.1% 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 65.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 2.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 0% | -10.3% | 13.4% | -13.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 18.1% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 65.8% | 29.6% | 33.8% | 32.0% |
| Other | 22.4% | 5.4% | -17.0% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.1% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 9.5% | 44.3% | 34.8% | 3.1% | 41.2% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 14.7% | 7.1% | -7.6% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 43.2% | 30.1% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -51.3% |
| Arab | 10.5% | 1.1% | -9.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, just 27.6% 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 | 35.3% | 27.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -55.6% |
| European Union | 22.1% | 14.4% | -7.7% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 16.3% | 5.5% | -10.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.8% | 51.4% | 25.6% | 5.6% | 45.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 27.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 7.1% 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 | 34.2% | 27.2% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -56.0% |
| 10+ Years | 18.4% | 7.1% | -11.3% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.4% | 10.3% | -8.1% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 20.5% | 34.8% | 14.3% | 2.2% | 32.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 20.7% | 12.3% | 1.9% | 18.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 26.9% | 76.7% | -49.8% |
| Germany | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 48.9% | 1.2% | 47.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 20.7% | 46.2% | -25.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 32.6% | 1.7% | 30.9% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Street was 632.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 328.3% higher than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 25th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 281.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Chapel Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-07-03 | £161,447 |
| 26 Chapel Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2017-03-01 | £139,482 |
| 26 Chapel Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2007-12-20 | £249,749 |
| 24 Chapel Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2003-11-28 | £227,784 |
| 24 Chapel Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2003-01-25 | £297,108 |
BD1 5DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,867 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 | 2,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,972 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 | 3,250 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 | 315 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barkerend Primary School Hendford Drive , Pollard Park BD3 0QT | - not rated | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy Hendford Drive , Pollard Park BD3 0QT | 4out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping First School Wapping Road , BD3 0ED | - not rated | 888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy Nelson Street , BD5 0HD | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 965 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bradford Studio School 88 Thornton Road , BD1 2DX | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling College Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham College Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | - not rated | 1,448 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 | 1,278 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Undercliffe Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George RC Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Middle School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manningham Middle School Manningham Lane , BD8 7HS | - not rated | 1,714 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 | 757 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 1,526 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 | 2,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 4,765 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 | 388 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| TLG Bradford TLG Bradford , 86 Captain Street BD1 4EL | - not rated | 388 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Y's Up 125 Thornton Road , BD1 2EP | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 1,157 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Food Kitchen | 63 Leeds Road | 54 yd | |
| Flamin Aces | 36 Peckover Street | 108 yd | |
| Cona | 20 East Parade | 109 yd | |
| Jinnah Restaurant | 99-109 Leeds Road | 123 yd | |
| Bangkok Thai Restaurant | 18 East Parade | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bradford Playhouse | 4-12 Chapel Street | 8 yd | |
| St Georges Hall (Bar Only) | Bridge Street | 428 yd | |
| The Exchange Craft Beer House | 14 Market Street | 488 yd | |
| The City Vaults | 33 Hustlergate | 507 yd | |
| The Ginger Goose | 71 Market Street | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Cow | 2 Newcastle House, Barkerend Road | 317 yd | |
| Wunder Crumble | Charles Street Mall | 318 yd | |
| Burger King | 5 Food Court, Charles Street Mall | 322 yd | |
| Subway | Food Court 2, Charles Street Mall | 336 yd | |
| Yangtze | 1 Food Court, Charles Street Mall | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer | 11 Petergate Mall | 274 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 Charles Street | 396 yd | |
| Tesco | 27 Sunbridge Road | 461 yd | |
| Lidl | 230 Barkerend Road | 715 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 7, Forster Square Retail Park, 5 Valley Road | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodyflex Gymnasium EAST PARADE | health and fitness suite | 70 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Bradford) (Closed) Upper Park Gate | health and fitness suite | 197 yd |
| Coda Fitness LEISURE EXCHANGE LEISURE EXCHANGE VICAR LANE | health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Easygym (Bradford) ARNDALE HOUSE ARNDALE HOUSE CHARLES STREET | health and fitness suite | 434 yd |
| Physiques Health Studio (Closed) 16-18 16-18 Mill Street | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Upper Seymour Street Recreation Ground UPPER SEYMOUR STREET | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Evolve Fitness For Women ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (Closed) 12a 12a North Parade | health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| Bradford Ice Arena LITTLE HORTON LANE | ice rinks | 892 yd |
| Frame 2 Complex GREYSTONE MILL GREYSTONE MILL FEATHER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,013 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.