Straw View is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD10 8WY is located in the Idle and Thackley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 2002-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Straw View, Bradford, BD10 8WY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD10 8WQ, BD10 8WU, BD10 8WX, BD10 8WT, BD10 8WJ, BD10 8WP, BD10 8WB, BD10 8WL, BD10 8UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD10 8WY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.3% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.7% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 8WY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% 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 | 22.7% | 24.7% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.6% | 62.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 4.6% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 53.5% | 52.3% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 36.8% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 8.2% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 12.9% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.3% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6.9% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 20.6% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 35% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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 | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.1% | 93.6% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 98.2% | 98.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 98.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Straw View was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.0% lower than the Eccleshill average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Straw View has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Eccleshill and the 146th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Straw View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2024-12-06 | £210,133 |
| 4 Straw View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-09-01 | £278,307 |
| 6 Straw View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2023-06-21 | £194,771 |
| 3 Straw View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-01-12 | £201,096 |
| 3 Straw View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-04-05 | £201,130 |
BD10 8WY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BD10 8WY 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,355 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 | 5,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy High Busy Lane , BD18 1HD | - not rated | 163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Academy Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Idle CofE Primary School Boothroyd Drive , Idle BD10 8LU | 4out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Ash Primary School Wrose Road , Wrose BD18 1AA | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Court Primary School Fyfe Grove , Baildon BD17 6DN | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community 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 | 1,667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | 2out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 3,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham Academy 158 Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | 4out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 5,237 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 2,544 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 3,064 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Point Tea Room | Footsteps, Westfield Lane | 855 yd | |
| Eccleshill United Football Club | The Mitton Group Stadium, Kingsway | 912 yd | |
| Sambuca | 202 Leeds Road | 916 yd | |
| Wiggles Play | 29 Town Lane | 1,072 yd | |
| Primary Care Training Centre | 27 Town Lane | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleshill United Sports & Social Club | Plumpton Park, Kingsway | 912 yd | |
| Idle And Thackley Conservative (Bar Only) | Westfield Lane | 912 yd | |
| Alma Hotel (Bar Only) | 127 Leeds Road | 959 yd | |
| White Bear Inn (Bar Only) | 41 High Street | 987 yd | |
| Idle Working Mens Club (Bar Only) | High Street | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Too Ka's Pizzeria Ltd | 269 Leeds Road | 521 yd | |
| Pizza Nonna | 294 Leeds Road | 521 yd | |
| Hungry Monkey | 298 Leeds Road | 521 yd | |
| Foodmaster + Mini Market | 284 Leeds Road | 795 yd | |
| Kaysan's | 200 Leeds Road | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 2, Quora Retail Park, Idlecroft Road | 985 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit 1, 105 Wrose Road | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hepworth & Idle Cricket Club Westfield Lane | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Cambing Cricket Club Westfield Lane | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Windhill Cricket And Athletic Club Thackley Old Road | grass pitches | 829 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 | 980 yd |
| Hermits Table Tennis Club HERMITS TABLE TENNIS CLUB REAR OF 24 TO 26 HERMITS TABLE TENNIS CLUB REAR OF 24 TO 26 KINGSWAY | 1,019 yd | |
| Thackley Old Road Rec Ground Thackley Old Road | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.72 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.72 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.