Oaklands is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD10 8RG is located in the Idle and Thackley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oaklands, Bradford, BD10 8RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD10 8RL, BD10 8RW, BD10 8RR, BD10 8XD, BD10 8QE, BD10 8RT, BD10 8RZ, BD10 8XE, BD10 8UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD10 8RG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD10 8RG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.2% | 23.3% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.5% | 64.6% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 20.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
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 | 59.8% | 53.4% | -6.4% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 34.1% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.1% | 14.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 7.4% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 18.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 32.4% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.7% | 92.5% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 95.6% | 95.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 76.7% | 17.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 63.9% | 46.2% | 17.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oaklands was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.7% lower than the Eccleshill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oaklands has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Eccleshill and the 151st lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oaklands, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2026-02-13 | £282,000 |
| 22 Oaklands, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £257,750 | 2025-11-10 | £256,827 |
| 19 Oaklands, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2025-10-03 | £682,885 |
| 7 Oaklands, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-03-17 | £391,167 |
| 21 Oaklands, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £457,500 | 2024-06-28 | £505,658 |
BD10 8RG 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 3,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley Nursery School Oxford Road , Guisley LS20 9DA | - not rated | 5,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Primary School Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakehill Primary School Highfield Road , Idle BD10 8QN | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Idle CofE Primary School Boothroyd Drive , Idle BD10 8LU | - not rated | 806 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thackley Primary School Town Lane , Thackley BD10 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson Academy Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleshill Upper School Harrogate Road , BD10 0JE | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Middle School Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Middle School Old Park Road , Thorpe Edge BD10 9BG | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swain House Middle School Radcliffe Avenue , BD2 1JL | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodend Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 3,721 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 | 315 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield School Boothroyd Drive , Idle BD10 8LU | - not rated | 847 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ellar Carr School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| McMillan School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hot Potato - Christ Church | Leyton Drive Evangelical Church, 2-4 Leyton Drive | 316 yd | |
| On Point Tea Room | Footsteps, Westfield Lane | 372 yd | |
| The Idle Bakery Cafe | 12-14 Bradford Road | 419 yd | |
| Khyber | 6 The Green | 423 yd | |
| The Idle Sandwich Company | 31 Bradford Road | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idle Working Mens Club (Bar Only) | High Street | 429 yd | |
| Idle And Thackley Conservative (Bar Only) | Westfield Lane | 438 yd | |
| The Idle Draper (Bar only) | 28 The Green | 445 yd | |
| The White Swan | 22-24 The Green | 446 yd | |
| White Bear Inn (Bar Only) | 41 High Street | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Napolena Idle | 10 The Green | 423 yd | |
| Mama's Pizza | 57 Bradford Road | 436 yd | |
| Towngate Fisheries | 56 High Street | 465 yd | |
| Village Fisheries | 17 The Green | 466 yd | |
| Idle Balti | 10 Albion Road | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 2, Quora Retail Park, Idlecroft Road | 316 yd | |
| Co Op | Bradford Road | 541 yd | |
| Morrisons | 275 Bradford Road | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hepworth & Idle Cricket Club Westfield Lane | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Cambing Cricket Club Westfield Lane | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Idle Cricket Club Cavendish Road | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Idle Recreation Ground (Closed) Railway Road | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| The Escape Zone (Bradford) (Closed) Highfield Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 848 yd |
| Bolton Villas Cricket Club ALL ALONE ROAD | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Eccleshill United Sports Club ECCLESHILL UNITED AFC STORE REAR OF 24 TO 26 ECCLESHILL UNITED AFC STORE REAR OF 24 TO 26 KINGSWAY | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Hermits Table Tennis Club HERMITS TABLE TENNIS CLUB REAR OF 24 TO 26 HERMITS TABLE TENNIS CLUB REAR OF 24 TO 26 KINGSWAY | 982 yd | |
| Bradford North Police Station JAVELIN HOUSE JAVELIN HOUSE JAVELIN CLOSE | 982 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.