Vicar Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD1 5SX is located in the City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vicar Lane, Bradford, BD1 5SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD1 5BN, BD1 5AJ, BD1 5AH, BD1 5BA, BD1 5AW, BD1 5PS, BD1 5AP, BD1 5AS, BD1 5AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD1 5SX 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 5SX, 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 Vicar Lane 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.
Vicar Lane 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BD1 5SX 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 | 1,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,848 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 | 2,867 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 | 3,129 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 | 225 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping First School Wapping Road , BD3 0ED | - not rated | 826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barkerend Primary School Hendford Drive , Pollard Park BD3 0QT | - not rated | 881 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy Hendford Drive , Pollard Park BD3 0QT | 4out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy Nelson Street , BD5 0HD | 3out of 4 | 913 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 | 912 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling College Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham College Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | - not rated | 1,396 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 | 1,347 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Undercliffe Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George RC Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manningham Middle School Manningham Lane , BD8 7HS | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Middle School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 1,731 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 | 743 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 1,535 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 | 2,228 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 4,648 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 | 297 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 468 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham College Feversham Street , BD3 9QL | - not rated | 512 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Y's Up 125 Thornton Road , BD1 2EP | - not rated | 904 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bradford Richmond Road , BD7 1DP | - not rated | 1,126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bistro | 66-70 Vicar Lane | 42 yd | |
| Pop Kidz | 1a Cater Street | 81 yd | |
| Flamin Aces | 36 Peckover Street | 109 yd | |
| Valentino Cafe Bar | Cathedral House, 26-28 Church Bank | 111 yd | |
| Costa | 18 Petergate Mall | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bradford Playhouse | 4-12 Chapel Street | 122 yd | |
| St Georges Hall (Bar Only) | Bridge Street | 357 yd | |
| The Exchange Craft Beer House | 14 Market Street | 376 yd | |
| The City Vaults | 33 Hustlergate | 392 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton | 28 Kirkgate | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wunder Crumble | Charles Street Mall | 205 yd | |
| Burger King | 5 Food Court, Charles Street Mall | 213 yd | |
| Subway | Food Court 2, Charles Street Mall | 220 yd | |
| Yangtze | 1 Food Court, Charles Street Mall | 220 yd | |
| Lotus Sushi + Bento | Food Court, Charles Street Mall | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer | 11 Petergate Mall | 154 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 Charles Street | 293 yd | |
| Tesco | 27 Sunbridge Road | 380 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 7, Forster Square Retail Park, 5 Valley Road | 682 yd | |
| Lidl | 230 Barkerend Road | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodyflex Gymnasium EAST PARADE | health and fitness suite | 188 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Bradford) (Closed) Upper Park Gate | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| Easygym (Bradford) ARNDALE HOUSE ARNDALE HOUSE CHARLES STREET | health and fitness suite | 324 yd |
| Coda Fitness LEISURE EXCHANGE LEISURE EXCHANGE VICAR LANE | health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| Physiques Health Studio (Closed) 16-18 16-18 Mill Street | health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| Evolve Fitness For Women ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (Closed) 12a 12a North Parade | health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Bradford Ice Arena LITTLE HORTON LANE | ice rinks | 830 yd |
| Upper Seymour Street Recreation Ground UPPER SEYMOUR STREET | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Culture Fusion (Ymca Bradford) THORNTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.