Moorlands Road is in Birkenshaw, Bradford and in Kirklees district. BD11 2BH 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 Moorlands Road, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD11 2BJ, BD11 2BS, BD11 2BL, BD11 2BN, BD11 2BG, BD11 2BT, BD11 2AT, BD11 2BP, BD11 2AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD11 2BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 26.3% | 34.5% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 49.6% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 8.6% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 55.2% | 55.8% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.1% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11% | 7.5% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 12.1% | 10.3% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10.7% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 16.7% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 20.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 31.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.7% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 98.2% | 98.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 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 | 97.9% | 98.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorlands Road was 55.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% lower than the Birstall and Birkenshaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moorlands Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Birstall and Birkenshaw and the 531st lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Moorlands Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-03-31 | £245,802 |
| 37 Moorlands Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-07-30 | £275,790 |
| 23 Moorlands Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2021-07-26 | £248,824 |
| 7 Moorlands Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-06-24 | £289,026 |
| 19 Moorlands Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-03-29 | £264,264 |
BD11 2BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School South View Road , East Bierley BD4 6PH | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Station Lane , Birkenshaw BD11 2JE | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Primary Academy Kesteven Close , Holmewood BD4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | 4out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tong Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PY | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tong Leadership Academy Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | 1out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| BBG Academy Bradford Road , BD19 4BE | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,644 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 2out of 4 | 4,724 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 5,173 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 2,912 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 3out of 4 | 3,686 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 3,786 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 4,193 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 4,675 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argent Catering Solutions at Speedibake Staff Canteen | 6 Cross Lane | 551 yd | |
| Nawaab | 74 Westgate Hill Street | 741 yd | |
| Grand Cru Restaurant | 559-565 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 749 yd | |
| Desi Spice - Ground Floor | Desi Spice, 768 Bradford Road | 850 yd | |
| Hansons | East Bierley Golf Club, South View Road | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bierley Community Sports Association | Hunsworth Lane, East Bierley | 635 yd | |
| Six Acres Pub | 119 Westgate Hill Street | 731 yd | |
| East Bierley Cricket Club | South View Road, East Bierley | 738 yd | |
| The George | George Iv, 770 Bradford Road | 767 yd | |
| Vault 768 Ltd- lower ground flr | VAULT 768 Ltd, 768 Bradford Road | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Fisheries | 894 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 189 yd | |
| Wonderful Fortune | 38 Westgate Hill Street | 741 yd | |
| Mild Seven | 541 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 749 yd | |
| Boscos | 507 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op Food | 529 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tong Recreation Centre (Closed) Westgate Hill Street | grass pitches, swimming pool | 571 yd |
| Tong Upper School (Closed) Westgate Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| Yorkshire Martyrs Catholic College (Closed) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 664 yd |
| East Bierley Cricket Club SOUTH VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| East Bierley Recreation Ground Hunsworth Lane | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Tong Sports Centre And Pool TONG SPORTS CENTRE AND SWIMMING POOL TONG SPORTS CENTRE AND SWIMMING POOL WESTGATE HILL STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 851 yd |
| East Bierley Golf Club SOUTH VIEW ROAD | golf | 895 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.