Allen Croft is in Birkenshaw, Bradford and in Kirklees district. BD11 2AB is located in the Birstall and Birkenshaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Batley and Spen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Allen Croft, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD11 2AD, BD11 2HT, BD11 2AE, BD11 2JB, BD11 2JD, BD11 2JS, BD11 2AA, BD11 2JN, BD11 2JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD11 2AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 53.8% | 53.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 46.2% | 46.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 BD11 2AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 36.9% | 48% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 26.3% | -11.1% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 15.2% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 7.6% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 44.2% | 38.1% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36.4% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.1% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 25.8% | 23.9% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 15.9% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 25.9% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 97% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97.2% | 96.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 96.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allen Croft was 146.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.5% higher than the Birstall and Birkenshaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Allen Croft has the 7th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Birstall and Birkenshaw and the 260th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Allen Croft, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2025-03-20 | £127,525 |
| 59 Allen Croft, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-17 | £207,054 |
| 75 Allen Croft, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-10-15 | £132,969 |
| 31 Allen Croft, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-08-27 | £124,638 |
| 5 Allen Croft, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-07-30 | £121,678 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Station Lane , Birkenshaw BD11 2JE | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School South View Road , East Bierley BD4 6PH | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drighlington Primary School Moorland Road , Drighlington BD11 1JY | 3out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | 4out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Birstall Nova Lane , Birstall WF17 9LQ | 4out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 824 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tong Leadership Academy Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | 1out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,936 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 4,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 4,243 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 4,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | 3out of 4 | 5,285 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH | - not rated | 3,601 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pivot Acadmey Rawfolds Way , Cleckheaton BD19 5LJ | - not rated | 4,076 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 3out of 4 | 4,339 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 4,392 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 4,505 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Spice - Ground Floor | Desi Spice, 768 Bradford Road | 96 yd | |
| Grand Cru Restaurant | 559-565 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 195 yd | |
| Bambinis Play | Birkenshaw Community Hall, Bradford Road | 203 yd | |
| Lincs Lounge Cafe | 3 Old Lane, Birkenshaw | 381 yd | |
| Cafe Fresco | Whitehall Mills, Whitehall Road East | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenshaw Liberal Club | 10 Croft Street, Birkenshaw | 88 yd | |
| Vault 768 Ltd- lower ground flr | VAULT 768 Ltd, 768 Bradford Road | 129 yd | |
| The George | George Iv, 770 Bradford Road | 156 yd | |
| Golden Fleece | 23 Whitehall Road East, Birkenshaw | 505 yd | |
| Halfway House | 1 Whitehall Road East, Birkenshaw | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boscos | 507 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 149 yd | |
| Mild Seven | 541 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 195 yd | |
| Halfway Fisheries | 5 Whitehall Road East, Birkenshaw | 505 yd | |
| Moorside Fisheries | 894 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op Food | 529 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 195 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Bierley Recreation Ground Hunsworth Lane | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Bbg Academy BRADFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Kingsley Recreation Ground GHYLLROYD DRIVE | grass pitches | 824 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.