Bradford Road is in Drighlington, Bradford and in Leeds district. BD11 1AE is located in the Morley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morley and Outwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bradford Road, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD11 1AQ, BD11 1AH, BD11 1AD, BD11 1AJ, BD11 1AW, BD11 1AP, BD11 1AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD11 1AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 51% | 53% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 49% | 47% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.8% | 38.6% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 38.6% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 50.2% | 47% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 32.4% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 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.
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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 23% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 15.2% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 26.2% | 21.6% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 13.7% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 16.2% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.2% | 93.7% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97.3% | 97.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 97.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradford Road was 56.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% lower than the Morley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bradford Road has the 47th lowest crime rate of 122 local areas in Morley North and the 914th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Bradford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2013-02-01 | £687,248 |
| 55 Bradford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £229,500 | 2001-08-08 | £765,965 |
| 61 Bradford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1997-10-10 | £261,893 |
| 63 Bradford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £38,600 | 1996-11-22 | £207,211 |
| 55 Bradford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £47,000 | 1996-09-06 | £230,213 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drighlington Junior School Whitehall Road , Drighlington BD11 1LN | - not rated | 735 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drighlington Primary School Moorland Road , Drighlington BD11 1JY | 2out of 4 | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drighlington Infant School Moorland Road , Drighlington BD11 1JY | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Station Lane , Birkenshaw BD11 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenshaw County First School Station Lane , Birkenshaw BD11 2JE | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tong Leadership Academy Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tong High School Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorkshire Martyrs Catholic College Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BBG Academy Bradford Road , BD19 4BE | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 3,663 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenshaw Middle School Bradford Road , Gomersal BD19 4BE | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 3,581 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Middle School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | - not rated | 3,829 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Middle School Knowles Lane , Holmewood BD4 9AE | - not rated | 3,923 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gregory Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 4,801 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 5,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 4,901 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 5,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulneck Boys' School Fulneck , LS28 8DT | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fulneck Girls' School Fulneck , LS28 8DS | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wedgwood School and Community Nursery Landscove Avenue , Holmewood BD4 0NQ | - not rated | 3,107 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School Beulah Grange Farm , Tong Road LS12 5EW | - not rated | 4,530 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amico Espresso And Cafe Bar | 250 - 250A Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 458 yd | |
| The Snack Shop | 268 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 458 yd | |
| Craft And World Beers | 182 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 461 yd | |
| Prashad | 137 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 522 yd | |
| Walkers Little Pie Shop | 183 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Golf Club | Bradford Road, Drighlington | 341 yd | |
| Tempest Constitutional Club | Rear Of 34 Bradford Road, Drighlington | 341 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | 290 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 458 yd | |
| Drighlington Cricket Club | Station Road, Drighlington | 548 yd | |
| The Spotted Cow | 122 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trawler | 184 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 461 yd | |
| Tamarind Tree | 185 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 606 yd | |
| Dolphin Fisheries | 261 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 720 yd | |
| Romanos | 35 King Street, Drighlington | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Drighlington) | 164 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 461 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Manor Golf Club, Drighlington BRADFORD ROAD | golf | 161 yd |
| Drighlington Cricket Club STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Adwalton Moor DRIGHLINGTON LIBRARY DRIGHLINGTON LIBRARY MOORLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Drighlington Primary School MOORLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Drighlington Arlfc Hodgson Lane | grass pitches | 1,039 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.