Howgate is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD10 9RD 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 Howgate, Bradford, BD10 9RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD10 9RS, BD10 9RF, BD10 9RL, BD10 9RA, BD10 9QW, BD10 9RR, BD10 9RB, BD10 9QE, BD10 9RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD10 9RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.7% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.3% | -2.9% | 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 area around BD10 9RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 39.6% | 44.1% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 31.7% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 9.6% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 11.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 | 51.6% | 48.7% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 22.9% | 31.1% | 8.2% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 9% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 7.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 | 25.9% | 25.5% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 17.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 24.9% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.2% | 94.1% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 96.4% | 96.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 96.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 13.3% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howgate was 146.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.0% lower than the Eccleshill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howgate has the 18th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Eccleshill and the 456th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Howgate, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-11-03 | £208,357 |
| 16 Howgate, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2023-04-14 | £209,549 |
| 18 Howgate, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-03-07 | £150,739 |
| 7 Howgate, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-07-28 | £192,204 |
| 4 Howgate, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-01-17 | £232,063 |
BD10 9RD 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 | 165 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| 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 | 42 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 4,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 5,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Primary Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | - not rated | 195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Idle CofE Primary School Boothroyd Drive , Idle BD10 8LU | 4out of 4 | 703 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thackley Primary School Town Lane , Thackley BD10 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Parkland Old Park Road , Thorpe Edge BD10 9BG | 2out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakehill Primary School Highfield Road , Idle BD10 8QN | 3out of 4 | 1,090 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 | 684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | 2out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 3,692 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham Academy 158 Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | 4out of 4 | 3,836 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Benton Park School Harrogate Road , Rawdon LS19 6LX | 3out of 4 | 4,153 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 4,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Grove School Apperley Bridge , BD10 0NR | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 2,983 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 3,533 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 3,914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idle Lounge Coffee Lounge | 22 Albion Road | 193 yd | |
| The Green Cafe | 31 The Green | 222 yd | |
| Miss Butterfinger's | 26 The Green | 240 yd | |
| Khyber | 6 The Green | 265 yd | |
| The Idle Bakery Cafe | 12-14 Bradford Road | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alexandra | 49 Albion Road | 125 yd | |
| Symposium Bar + Kitchen | 7 Albion Road | 193 yd | |
| The White Swan | 22-24 The Green | 240 yd | |
| The Idle Draper (Bar only) | 28 The Green | 240 yd | |
| Idle Working Mens Club (Bar Only) | High Street | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idle Pizza & Curry House | 12 Albion Road | 193 yd | |
| Idle Balti | 10 Albion Road | 193 yd | |
| Idle Spicy Kitchen | 6-8 Albion Road | 193 yd | |
| Dragon Chef Chinese Take Away | 2-4 Albion Road | 193 yd | |
| Village Fisheries | 17 The Green | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | Bradford Road | 224 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 2, Quora Retail Park, Idlecroft Road | 436 yd | |
| Asda | 147 New Line | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Idle Recreation Ground (Closed) Railway Road | grass pitches | 268 yd |
| Idle Cricket Club Cavendish Road | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Immanuel College Church Of England School LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Cambing Cricket Club Westfield Lane | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Hepworth & Idle Cricket Club Westfield Lane | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Greengates Recreation Ground Brunswick Road | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 114.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.