The Stray is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD10 8TL is located in the Windhill and Wrose electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Stray, Bradford, BD10 8TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD2 1LS, BD10 8TR, BD10 8QS, BD2 1LT, BD2 1LU, BD10 8QH, BD10 8QR, BD10 8QL, BD10 8QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD10 8TL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 52.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 28.9% | 27.6% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 47.8% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 13.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
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 | 49% | 44% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36.2% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 15.7% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19.4% | 15.7% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 14.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 9.7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 17.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 24.4% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 85.4% | 84.4% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 92% | 92.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 92.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.3% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Stray was 67.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% lower than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Stray has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 576th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 The Stray, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2019-12-06 | £372,416 |
| 26 The Stray, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-02-11 | £371,972 |
| 20 The Stray, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2018-09-07 | £336,262 |
| 21 The Stray, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,500 | 2016-09-15 | £351,828 |
| 1 The Stray, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2016-05-18 | £344,388 |
BD10 8TL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BD10 8TL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 155 |
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,223 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 | 4,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakehill Primary School Highfield Road , Idle BD10 8QN | 3out of 4 | 147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary School Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | - not rated | 967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swain House Primary School Radcliffe Avenue , BD2 1JL | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy High Busy Lane , BD18 1HD | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson Academy Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleshill Upper School Harrogate Road , BD10 0JE | - not rated | 1,928 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 | 967 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swain House Middle School Radcliffe Avenue , BD2 1JL | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Middle School Old Park Road , Thorpe Edge BD10 9BG | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hutton Middle School Victoria Road , Eccleshill BD2 2DW | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,742 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 | 3,728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,874 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 585 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield School Boothroyd Drive , Idle BD10 8LU | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ellar Carr School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| McMillan School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 1,670 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moo Restaurant & The Highfield Hotel | 47 Highfield Road | 157 yd | |
| Frydays | 118b Bradford Road | 385 yd | |
| Overflowing Cup | 158 Bradford Road | 470 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 275 Bradford Road | 478 yd | |
| McDonalds | 285 Bradford Road | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highfield Hotel | 47 Highfield Road | 157 yd | |
| Bolton Villas Cricket Club (Bar Only) | All Alone Road | 260 yd | |
| Wrose Bull | 35 Wrose Road | 525 yd | |
| Eccleshill United Sports & Social Club | Plumpton Park, Kingsway | 634 yd | |
| The Idle Draper (Bar only) | 28 The Green | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Fish & Chips | 22 Highfield Road | 444 yd | |
| MacDonners | 174 Norman Lane | 625 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 2, 174 Norman Lane | 625 yd | |
| Hygiene China Chinese Takeaway | 386 Kings Road | 676 yd | |
| Village Balti | 388 Kings Road | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 275 Bradford Road | 478 yd | |
| Co Op | Bradford Road | 970 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 2, Quora Retail Park, Idlecroft Road | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Escape Zone (Bradford) (Closed) Highfield Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 163 yd |
| Bolton Villas Cricket Club ALL ALONE ROAD | grass pitches | 259 yd |
| Bradford North Police Station JAVELIN HOUSE JAVELIN HOUSE JAVELIN CLOSE | 338 yd | |
| Hermits Table Tennis Club HERMITS TABLE TENNIS CLUB REAR OF 24 TO 26 HERMITS TABLE TENNIS CLUB REAR OF 24 TO 26 KINGSWAY | 506 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 | 530 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bradford) M4 M4 BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Flacks Fitness NORMAN LANE | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Idle Cricket Club Cavendish Road | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Claremont Recreation Ground Wrose Road | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Hepworth & Idle Cricket Club Westfield Lane | grass pitches | 992 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 | 73 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.