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 36.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.0% lower than the Eccleshill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Straw View has the 7th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Eccleshill and the 248th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Straw View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2026-01-16 | £210,000 |
| 7 Straw View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,950 | 2025-09-25 | £247,543 |
| 6 Straw View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2024-12-06 | £217,026 |
| 4 Straw View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-09-01 | £285,822 |
| 6 Straw View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2023-06-21 | £200,030 |
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 | 3,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,364 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 | 5,145 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 | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School High Busy Lane , BD18 1HD | - not rated | 268 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Idle CofE Primary School Boothroyd Drive , Idle BD10 8LU | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windhill CofE Primary School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Academy Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,576 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson Academy Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleshill Upper School Harrogate Road , BD10 0JE | - not rated | 2,903 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodend Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Middle School Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swain House Middle School Radcliffe Avenue , BD2 1JL | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Middle School Old Park Road , Thorpe Edge BD10 9BG | - not rated | 2,075 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 | 2,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield School Boothroyd Drive , Idle BD10 8LU | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfields School Leyton Drive Chapel , Leyton Drive BD10 8RQ | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorn Garth School 310 Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ashfield School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ellar Carr School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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.