Union Yard is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD10 9RB is located in the Idle and Thackley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Union Yard, Bradford, BD10 9RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD10 9PY, BD10 9RA, BD10 9RF, BD10 9QE, BD10 9LD, BD10 9JQ, BD10 9RD, BD10 9PF, BD10 9RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD10 9RB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 47.3% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 54.1% | 52.7% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD10 9RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.3% 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 | 53.7% | 65.3% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 27.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 15.3% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -28.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.9% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 40.9% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 29.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 19.1% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 9.3% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 22% | 24.1% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 4.9% | -11.7% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 20.2% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21% | 17.2% | -3.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 26.6% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 85.1% | 86.4% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 90.5% | 91% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 90.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Union Yard was 324.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.5% higher than the Eccleshill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Union Yard has the 5th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Eccleshill and the 108th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 168.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Union Yard, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-11-18 | £165,050 |
| 9 Union Yard, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2021-09-30 | £168,249 |
| 7 Union Yard, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £41,500 | 2009-05-14 | £71,430 |
| 11 Union Yard, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2003-07-21 | £258,182 |
| 13 Union Yard, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £24,000 | 2001-03-08 | £108,622 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 5,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley Nursery School Oxford Road , Guisley LS20 9DA | - not rated | 5,173 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 | 102 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | 3out of 4 | 102 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Primary School Old Park Road , Thorpe Edge BD10 9BG | - not rated | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Parkland Old Park Road , Thorpe Edge BD10 9BG | - not rated | 755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Idle CofE Primary School Boothroyd Drive , Idle BD10 8LU | - not rated | 821 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | - not rated | 796 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleshill Upper School Harrogate Road , BD10 0JE | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson Academy Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 102 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Middle School Old Park Road , Thorpe Edge BD10 9BG | - not rated | 755 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleshill North Middle School Rillington Mead , Greengates BD10 0EF | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hutton Middle School Victoria Road , Eccleshill BD2 2DW | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swain House Middle School Radcliffe Avenue , BD2 1JL | - not rated | 1,986 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 | 4,295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 5,357 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 | 491 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 638 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ellar Carr School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 638 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| McMillan School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 638 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ellar Carr Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 638 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idle Lounge Coffee Lounge | 22 Albion Road | 79 yd | |
| Miss Butterfinger's | 26 The Green | 151 yd | |
| The Green Cafe | 31 The Green | 155 yd | |
| The Idle Sandwich Company | 31 Bradford Road | 169 yd | |
| Posh Spice | 59 Bradford Road | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symposium Bar + Kitchen | 7 Albion Road | 79 yd | |
| The Alexandra | 49 Albion Road | 94 yd | |
| The Idle Draper (Bar only) | 28 The Green | 151 yd | |
| The White Swan | 22-24 The Green | 151 yd | |
| Idle Working Mens Club (Bar Only) | High Street | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idle Pizza & Curry House | 12 Albion Road | 79 yd | |
| Idle Balti | 10 Albion Road | 79 yd | |
| Idle Spicy Kitchen | 6-8 Albion Road | 79 yd | |
| Dragon Chef Chinese Take Away | 2-4 Albion Road | 79 yd | |
| Village Fisheries | 17 The Green | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | Bradford Road | 105 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 2, Quora Retail Park, Idlecroft Road | 382 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Idle Recreation Ground (Closed) Railway Road | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Idle Cricket Club Cavendish Road | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Cambing Cricket Club Westfield Lane | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Immanuel College Church Of England School LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Hepworth & Idle Cricket Club Westfield Lane | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Greengates Recreation Ground Brunswick Road | grass pitches | 1,055 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.