Penfield Road is in Drighlington, Bradford and in Leeds district. BD11 1ES 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 Penfield Road, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD11 1EP, BD11 1DJ, BD11 1ER, BD11 1HD, BD11 1DW, BD11 1LA, BD11 1HB, BD11 1HG, BD11 1DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD11 1ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.6% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.4% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 28.5% | 33.2% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 45.9% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 43.9% | 45.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 36% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 16.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 20.1% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 12.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.8% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 25.4% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 97.1% | 97.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 97.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penfield Road was 73.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.5% lower than the Morley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penfield Road has the 55th highest crime rate of 122 local areas in Morley North and the 1168th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Penfield Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £72,250 | 2024-11-06 | £71,336 |
| 5 Penfield Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2022-05-27 | £342,098 |
| 32 Penfield Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2020-11-27 | £319,953 |
| 30 Penfield Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,750 | 2020-04-21 | £144,394 |
| 34 Penfield Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-06-15 | £260,877 |
BD11 1ES area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BD11 1ES area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drighlington Primary School Moorland Road , Drighlington BD11 1JY | 2out of 4 | 366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drighlington Infant School Moorland Road , Drighlington BD11 1JY | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drighlington Junior School Whitehall Road , Drighlington BD11 1LN | - not rated | 625 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fieldhead Primary Academy Charlotte Close , Birstall WF17 9BX | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fieldhead Junior Infant and Nursery School Charlotte Close , Birstall WF17 9BX | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBG Academy Bradford Road , BD19 4BE | 3out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School - Visual Arts College Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | - not rated | 2,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe School Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | - not rated | 2,755 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 3,354 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Middle School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | - not rated | 4,857 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Middle School Knowles Lane , Holmewood BD4 9AE | - not rated | 5,017 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Middle School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 5,323 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 | 4,418 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 | 3,953 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulneck Boys' School Fulneck , LS28 8DT | - not rated | 3,751 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fulneck Girls' School Fulneck , LS28 8DS | - not rated | 3,775 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 3,775 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becker School Ruby Street , WF17 8HL | - not rated | 3,937 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 3,953 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell 1 | 95 King Street, Drighlington | 222 yd | |
| Dee Dee's T/a The Reading Room | Drighlington Community Sports Club, Moorland Road | 495 yd | |
| Kings Cantonese Restaurant | 1 King Street, Drighlington | 499 yd | |
| Craft And World Beers | 182 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 649 yd | |
| The Snack Shop | 268 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drighlington Cricket Club | Station Road, Drighlington | 581 yd | |
| The Spotted Cow | 122 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 618 yd | |
| The Manor Golf Club | Bradford Road, Drighlington | 792 yd | |
| Tempest Constitutional Club | Rear Of 34 Bradford Road, Drighlington | 792 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | 290 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Eleven Chinese Take Away | 34 Wakefield Road, Drighlington | 173 yd | |
| Romanos | 35 King Street, Drighlington | 222 yd | |
| The Trawler | 184 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 649 yd | |
| Tamarind Tree | 185 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Drighlington) | 164 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adwalton Cricket Club MOORSIDE GREEN | grass pitches | 197 yd |
| Drighlington Primary School MOORLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Adwalton Moor DRIGHLINGTON LIBRARY DRIGHLINGTON LIBRARY MOORLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Drighlington Cricket Club STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Drighlington Arlfc Hodgson Lane | grass pitches | 808 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 | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.