Oaklea is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD10 0EJ is located in the Idle and Thackley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 2018-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oaklea, Bradford, BD10 0EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD10 0EG, BD10 0EE, BD10 0DQ, BD10 0DZ, BD10 0FA, BD10 0DW, BD10 0EW, BD10 0EL, BD10 0PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD10 0EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 BD10 0EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 26.2% | 44.1% | 17.9% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 47.9% | -9.5% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (95.9%) 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 | 44.7% | 69.2% | 24.5% | 48.4% | 20.8% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 26.7% | -11.7% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 3.8% | -11.1% | 12.7% | -8.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 BD10 0EJ this area, 2.1% 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 57.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 2.1% | -16.7% | 18.2% | -16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 4.9% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 8.6% | -10.2% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 3.5% | -4.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 22.9% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 57.7% | 33.1% | 33.8% | 23.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 98% | 87.3% | -10.7% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.3% | 91.4% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 91.2% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oaklea was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.9% lower than the Baildon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oaklea has the 17th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Baildon and the 134th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oaklea, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £339,995 | 2019-01-25 | £476,604 |
| 3 Oaklea, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £279,995 | 2018-09-27 | £381,716 |
| 2 Oaklea, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £337,495 | 2018-09-27 | £460,106 |
| 4 Oaklea, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £369,995 | 2018-09-27 | £504,413 |
BD10 0EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 290 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 5,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Parkland Old Park Road , Thorpe Edge BD10 9BG | 2out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | - not rated | 862 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greengates Primary Academy 31 Stockhill Road , Greengates BD10 9AX | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thackley Primary School Town Lane , Thackley BD10 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Idle CofE Primary School Boothroyd Drive , Idle BD10 8LU | 4out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | 2out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Park School Harrogate Road , Rawdon LS19 6LX | 3out of 4 | 3,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT | 2out of 4 | 3,992 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Priesthorpe Priesthorpe Lane , Farsley LS28 5SG | 2out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 4,902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Grove School Apperley Bridge , BD10 0NR | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 3,615 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 3,693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 4,254 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS | - not rated | 4,402 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina View Coffee shop | Apperley Bridge Marina, Waterfront Mews | 648 yd | |
| Jayrock Juices | 32 New Line | 755 yd | |
| Moon Tea | 74 New Line | 881 yd | |
| All Aboard and Country Kids Day Nursery | Brunswick Works, New Line | 881 yd | |
| Bhajis n Beer | Unit 7 & 8, New Line Retail Park, New Line | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | 142 Leeds Road | 347 yd | |
| The Hitching Post | 54 Leeds Road | 428 yd | |
| Albion Inn | 25 New Line | 744 yd | |
| The Alexandra | 49 Albion Road | 780 yd | |
| The George And Dragon | Apperley Road | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Chinese Takeaway | 73-75 New Line | 881 yd | |
| Idle Pizza & Curry House | 12 Albion Road | 915 yd | |
| Idle Balti | 10 Albion Road | 915 yd | |
| Idle Spicy Kitchen | 6-8 Albion Road | 915 yd | |
| Dragon Chef Chinese Take Away | 2-4 Albion Road | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 147 New Line | 881 yd | |
| Co Op | Bradford Road | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Idle Recreation Ground (Closed) Railway Road | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Elm Tree Farm (Old Grovians Rufc) Apperley Road | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Immanuel College Church Of England School LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Apperley Bridge Playing Fields APPERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Greengates Primary School STOCKHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Apperley Lane SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND APPERLEY LANE | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Crag Road Utd Football Club (Closed) Harrogate Road | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Greengates Recreation Ground Brunswick Road | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Core Gym HARROGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,038 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.