Straightacres Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD10 8AT is located in the Eccleshill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Straightacres Lane, Bradford, BD10 8AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD10 8BE, BD10 8AN, BD10 8AR, BD10 8AX, BD10 8BN, BD10 8BG, BD10 8BD, BD10 8AS, BD10 8BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD10 8AT is primarily male, with 55.5% 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 | 47% | 44.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 53% | 55.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 8AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 41.8% | 45.9% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 38.1% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 48.4% | 43.6% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 39.4% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 27.9% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 7.8% | -10.8% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.6% | 17.6% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.2% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 20.1% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 94.7% | 90.5% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 96.8% | 92.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 93.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Straightacres Lane was 136.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.8% lower than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Straightacres Lane has the 58th highest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 483rd highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Straightacres Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,500 | 2024-11-20 | £384,864 |
| 10 Straightacres Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £308,500 | 2015-09-18 | £472,948 |
| 1 Straightacres Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2006-02-07 | £531,688 |
BD10 8AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bank , Idle BD10 0QA | 2out of 4 | 217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School The Bank , Idle BD10 0QA | - not rated | 217 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Hall Road , Eccleshill BD2 2DU | - not rated | 289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Hall Road , Eccleshill BD2 2DU | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holybrook Primary Rillington Mead , Greengates BD10 0EF | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleshill Upper School Harrogate Road , BD10 0JE | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson Academy Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutton Middle School Victoria Road , Eccleshill BD2 2DW | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleshill North Middle School Rillington Mead , Greengates BD10 0EF | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Middle School Old Park Road , Thorpe Edge BD10 9BG | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Middle School Leeds Road , Eccleshill BD2 3AY | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Middle School Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | - not rated | 1,446 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 | 4,784 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 4,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,943 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 5,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowfields School Leyton Drive Chapel , Leyton Drive BD10 8RQ | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ellar Carr School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| McMillan School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ellar Carr Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snoop | Newlands House One, Inspire Bradford Business Park, Newlands Way | 563 yd | |
| Inspire Cafe | Newlands House One, Inspire Bradford Business Park, Newlands Way | 563 yd | |
| Gingers Cafe | Unit 2, Victoria Industrial Estate, Victoria Road | 564 yd | |
| FoodCycle | Rockwell Community Centre, 6 Summerfield Road | 612 yd | |
| Bloomin’ Buds Theatre Company | Rockwell Community Centre, 6 Summerfield Road | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria Hotel (Bar Only) | Victoria Road | 316 yd | |
| Eccles and Victoria Club | 101 Victoria Road | 434 yd | |
| The Fountain (Bar Only) | 83 Victoria Road | 434 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 30-41 Stony Lane | 465 yd | |
| Greedy Pig | 17 Stony Lane | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton King | 53 Stony Lane | 401 yd | |
| The Pizza Box | 51 Stony Lane | 465 yd | |
| Crispy Chicken | 49 Stony Lane | 465 yd | |
| Pizzalicious | 45 Stony Lane | 465 yd | |
| Pizza Heart & Grill | 5 Stony Lane | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Union Mills, Harrogate Road | 841 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 760 Harrogate Road | 950 yd | |
| Morrisons | 275 Bradford Road | 964 yd | |
| Co Op | 289 Harrogate Road | 986 yd | |
| Asda | 147 New Line | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Primary School HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bradford Eccleshill) (Closed) Cavendish Road | health and fitness suite | 303 yd |
| Institute Road Recreation Ground INSTITUTE ROAD | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Eccleshill Sports And Social Club HARROGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Eccleshill Swimming Pool ECCLESHILL SWIMMING POOL ECCLESHILL SWIMMING POOL HARROGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 636 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bradford) M4 M4 BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Greengates Recreation Ground Brunswick Road | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Core Gym HARROGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,035 yd |
| Flacks Fitness NORMAN LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.