Paddock Close is in Drighlington, Bradford and in Leeds district. BD11 1LD 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 Close, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD11 1LB, BD11 1JL, BD11 1JG, BD11 1JJ, BD11 1JH, BD11 1HT, BD11 1HS, BD11 1HU, BD11 1HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD11 1LD 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 1LD 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 Close was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% lower than the Morley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paddock Close has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 122 local areas in Morley North and the 842nd lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Paddock Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-06-17 | £308,628 |
| 5 Paddock Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-11-25 | £346,800 |
| 12 Paddock Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £268,500 | 2019-05-20 | £361,876 |
| 6 Paddock Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2014-03-21 | £437,154 |
| 12 Paddock Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2013-11-29 | £329,195 |
BD11 1LD 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 | 2out of 4 | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drighlington Infant School Moorland Road , Drighlington BD11 1JY | - not rated | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fieldhead Primary Academy Charlotte Close , Birstall WF17 9BX | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fieldhead Junior Infant and Nursery School Charlotte Close , Birstall WF17 9BX | - not rated | 845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drighlington Junior School Whitehall Road , Drighlington BD11 1LN | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School - Visual Arts College Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tong Leadership Academy Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | 3out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tong High School Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | - not rated | 2,974 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 | 2,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Middle School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | - not rated | 4,730 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Middle School Knowles Lane , Holmewood BD4 9AE | - not rated | 5,031 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitechapel Middle School Whitechapel Road , BD19 6HR | - not rated | 5,286 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,723 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 | 3,531 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 | 3,383 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Becker School Ruby Street , WF17 8HL | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 3,507 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 3,531 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 4,217 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 549 yd | |
| Bluebell 1 | 95 King Street, Drighlington | 852 yd | |
| Prashad | 137 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 874 yd | |
| Walkers Little Pie Shop | 183 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 905 yd | |
| The Snack Shop | 268 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Inn | 1 - 5 Birstall Lane, Drighlington | 184 yd | |
| Drighlington Cricket Club | Station Road, Drighlington | 881 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | 290 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romanos | 35 King Street, Drighlington | 852 yd | |
| Seven Eleven Chinese Take Away | 34 Wakefield Road, Drighlington | 869 yd | |
| Tamarind Tree | 185 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 905 yd | |
| Dolphin Fisheries | 261 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 954 yd | |
| The Trawler | 184 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Drighlington) | 164 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drighlington Arlfc Hodgson Lane | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Adwalton Moor DRIGHLINGTON LIBRARY DRIGHLINGTON LIBRARY MOORLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Drighlington Primary School MOORLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Adwalton Cricket Club MOORSIDE GREEN | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Owler Lane Recreation Ground OWLER LANE | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Fieldhead Primary Academy CHARLOTTE CLOSE | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Drighlington Cricket Club STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 876 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.