Paddock Drive is in Drighlington, Bradford and in Leeds district. BD11 1LB is located in the Morley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morley and Outwood. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paddock Drive, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD11 1LD, BD11 1JG, BD11 1JH, BD11 1JL, BD11 1HT, BD11 1JJ, BD11 1HY, BD11 1HU, BD11 1HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD11 1LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52% | 49.8% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD11 1LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.2% | 33.1% | 10.9% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 55.1% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 5.5% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.8% | 51.6% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 35% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 15.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 7.4% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 16% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 7.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 33.2% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.4% | 93.1% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 95.8% | 94.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 76.7% | 14.8% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paddock Drive was 60.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% lower than the Morley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paddock Drive has the 56th lowest crime rate of 122 local areas in Morley North and the 968th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Paddock Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-01-14 | £283,684 |
| 40 Paddock Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-11-28 | £258,637 |
| 4 Paddock Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2023-04-18 | £332,527 |
| 26 Paddock Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-02-24 | £518,269 |
| 24 Paddock Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-12-15 | £343,480 |
BD11 1LB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drighlington Primary School Moorland Road , Drighlington BD11 1JY | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fieldhead Primary Academy Charlotte Close , Birstall WF17 9BX | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Birstall Nova Lane , Birstall WF17 9LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School Fieldhead Lane , Birstall WF17 9HN | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Station Lane , Birkenshaw BD11 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,960 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tong Leadership Academy Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | 1out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 4,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | 3out of 4 | 3,668 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 3,472 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 3,634 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 4,253 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 4,361 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenswood School Queen Street , Morley LS27 9EB | - not rated | 4,577 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Dee's T/a The Reading Room | Drighlington Community Sports Club, Moorland Road | 482 yd | |
| Bluebell 1 | 95 King Street, Drighlington | 797 yd | |
| Prashad | 137 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 810 yd | |
| Walkers Little Pie Shop | 183 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 846 yd | |
| The Snack Shop | 268 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Inn | 1 - 5 Birstall Lane, Drighlington | 171 yd | |
| Drighlington Cricket Club | Station Road, Drighlington | 814 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | 290 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 858 yd | |
| The Spotted Cow | 122 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romanos | 35 King Street, Drighlington | 797 yd | |
| Seven Eleven Chinese Take Away | 34 Wakefield Road, Drighlington | 830 yd | |
| Tamarind Tree | 185 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 846 yd | |
| Dolphin Fisheries | 261 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 901 yd | |
| The Trawler | 184 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Drighlington) | 164 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drighlington Arlfc Hodgson Lane | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Adwalton Moor DRIGHLINGTON LIBRARY DRIGHLINGTON LIBRARY MOORLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Drighlington Primary School MOORLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Adwalton Cricket Club MOORSIDE GREEN | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Owler Lane Recreation Ground OWLER LANE | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Drighlington Cricket Club STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Fieldhead Primary Academy CHARLOTTE CLOSE | grass pitches | 905 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 302.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.