Idlethorp Way is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD10 9JD is located in the Eccleshill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 2005-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Idlethorp Way, Bradford, BD10 9JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD10 9EG, BD10 9EW, BD10 9BW, BD10 9ER, BD10 9HX, BD10 9BJ, BD10 9HU, BD10 9HS, BD10 9BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD10 9JD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 52.2% | 54.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 45.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD10 9JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.3% | 58% | 19.7% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 20.1% | -11.9% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 18% | 13% | -5.0% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 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 | 35.3% | 39.9% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 34.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 17.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 23.6% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 19.2% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 16.2% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 17.7% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 7% | 4.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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 | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 87.5% | 90.7% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 88.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.8% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 88.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.2% | 13.5% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.2% | 37.2% | 21.0% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Idlethorp Way was 131.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.9% lower than the Eccleshill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Idlethorp Way has the 25th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Eccleshill and the 511th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Idlethorp Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-09-18 | £159,905 |
| 92 Idlethorp Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-08-19 | £173,463 |
| 106 Idlethorp Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2017-09-15 | £156,403 |
| 92 Idlethorp Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,500 | 2015-03-06 | £157,107 |
| 96 Idlethorp Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2008-09-11 | £188,305 |
BD10 9JD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 5,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Primary School Old Park Road , Thorpe Edge BD10 9BG | - not rated | 478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Parkland Old Park Road , Thorpe Edge BD10 9BG | - not rated | 478 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary School Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | - not rated | 619 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bank , Idle BD10 0QA | 2out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleshill Upper School Harrogate Road , BD10 0JE | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson Academy Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Middle School Old Park Road , Thorpe Edge BD10 9BG | - not rated | 478 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Middle School Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | - not rated | 619 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleshill North Middle School Rillington Mead , Greengates BD10 0EF | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hutton Middle School Victoria Road , Eccleshill BD2 2DW | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swain House Middle School Radcliffe Avenue , BD2 1JL | - not rated | 1,632 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 | 4,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 5,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 5,342 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 5,412 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 | 682 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ellar Carr School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| McMillan School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ellar Carr Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FoodCycle | Rockwell Community Centre, 6 Summerfield Road | 245 yd | |
| Bloomin’ Buds Theatre Company | Rockwell Community Centre, 6 Summerfield Road | 245 yd | |
| Taste Of Bengal | 79 Bradford Road | 521 yd | |
| Frydays | 118b Bradford Road | 607 yd | |
| Posh Spice | 59 Bradford Road | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alexandra | 49 Albion Road | 592 yd | |
| Symposium Bar + Kitchen | 7 Albion Road | 661 yd | |
| Hogs Head (Bar Only) | 45 Haigh Hall Road | 722 yd | |
| The Idle Draper (Bar only) | 28 The Green | 735 yd | |
| The White Swan | 22-24 The Green | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama's Pizza | 57 Bradford Road | 649 yd | |
| Idle Pizza & Curry House | 12 Albion Road | 661 yd | |
| Idle Balti | 10 Albion Road | 661 yd | |
| Idle Spicy Kitchen | 6-8 Albion Road | 661 yd | |
| Dragon Chef Chinese Take Away | 2-4 Albion Road | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | Bradford Road | 583 yd | |
| Morrisons | 275 Bradford Road | 797 yd | |
| Asda | 147 New Line | 819 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 760 Harrogate Road | 942 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 2, Quora Retail Park, Idlecroft Road | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Idle Cricket Club Cavendish Road | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Greengates Recreation Ground Brunswick Road | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bradford) M4 M4 BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Eccleshill Swimming Pool ECCLESHILL SWIMMING POOL ECCLESHILL SWIMMING POOL HARROGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 846 yd |
| Bradford North Police Station JAVELIN HOUSE JAVELIN HOUSE JAVELIN CLOSE | 901 yd | |
| Core Gym HARROGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| The Escape Zone (Bradford) (Closed) Highfield Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 947 yd |
| Institute Road Recreation Ground INSTITUTE ROAD | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Idle Recreation Ground (Closed) Railway Road | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Greengates Primary School STOCKHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 986 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.