Idlecroft Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD10 8NA is located in the Idle and Thackley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Idlecroft Road, Bradford, BD10 8NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD10 8RU, BD10 8ND, BD10 8NE, BD10 8RS, BD10 8NB, BD10 8RP, BD10 8PZ, BD10 8NN, BD10 9UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD10 8NA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 47.9% | 47.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 52.1% | 52.4% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.9% | 41% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 40.3% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 51.6% | 49.3% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 35% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 12.1% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8.2% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 24.4% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 32.6% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.4% | 91.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 97.6% | 98.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 98.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Idlecroft Road was 115.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.6% lower than the Eccleshill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Idlecroft Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Eccleshill and the 609th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunnes Stores Ltd Idlecroft Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £2,200,000 | 2016-01-26 | £3,064,691 |
BD10 8NA 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 | 179 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 55 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Primary Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | - not rated | 455 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Idle CofE Primary School Boothroyd Drive , Idle BD10 8LU | 4out of 4 | 547 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thackley Primary School Town Lane , Thackley BD10 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakehill Primary School Highfield Road , Idle BD10 8QN | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy High Busy Lane , BD18 1HD | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 855 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | 2out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham Academy 158 Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | 4out of 4 | 3,762 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 4,141 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 | 3,822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Grove School Apperley Bridge , BD10 0NR | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 2,695 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 3,203 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 3,625 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khyber | 6 The Green | 189 yd | |
| On Point Tea Room | Footsteps, Westfield Lane | 195 yd | |
| The Green Cafe | 31 The Green | 226 yd | |
| The Idle Bakery Cafe | 12-14 Bradford Road | 230 yd | |
| Miss Butterfinger's | 26 The Green | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idle Working Mens Club (Bar Only) | High Street | 115 yd | |
| New Inn | 58 High Street | 149 yd | |
| White Bear Inn (Bar Only) | 41 High Street | 167 yd | |
| Idle And Thackley Conservative (Bar Only) | Westfield Lane | 212 yd | |
| The White Swan | 22-24 The Green | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towngate Fisheries | 56 High Street | 149 yd | |
| Pizza Napolena Idle | 10 The Green | 189 yd | |
| Village Fisheries | 17 The Green | 226 yd | |
| Mama's Pizza | 57 Bradford Road | 303 yd | |
| Idle Balti | 10 Albion Road | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 2, Quora Retail Park, Idlecroft Road | 2 yd | |
| Co Op | Bradford Road | 389 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cambing Cricket Club Westfield Lane | grass pitches | 276 yd |
| Hepworth & Idle Cricket Club Westfield Lane | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Idle Recreation Ground (Closed) Railway Road | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Idle Cricket Club Cavendish Road | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Immanuel College Church Of England School LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 800 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.