Southcroft Avenue is in Birkenshaw, Bradford and in Kirklees district. BD11 2DB 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 Southcroft Avenue, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD11 2AZ, BD11 2AN, BD11 2DD, BD11 2AR, BD11 2DQ, BD11 2AU, BD11 2AP, BD11 2DE, BD11 2AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD11 2DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 57.4% | 55.1% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 42.6% | 44.9% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 | 20.1% | 23.9% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 49.9% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.2% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 17.1% | 14.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
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 | 37.7% | 50% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 28.2% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 19.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 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 | 34.1% | 22.6% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 9.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 10.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 12.6% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 34.1% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.6% | 96.5% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 98.4% | 98.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 99% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southcroft Avenue was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.2% lower than the Birstall and Birkenshaw average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Southcroft Avenue has the 19th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Birstall and Birkenshaw and the 420th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Southcroft Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,500 | 2024-01-12 | £184,631 |
| 2 Southcroft Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-05-07 | £178,854 |
| 4 Southcroft Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2008-03-11 | £132,143 |
| 1 Southcroft Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2005-11-28 | £223,338 |
BD11 2DB 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 2DB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 165 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 370 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 | 554 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | 4out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Primary Academy Kesteven Close , Holmewood BD4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drighlington Primary School Moorland Road , Drighlington BD11 1JY | 3out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Community school | 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 | 910 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| BBG Academy Bradford Road , BD19 4BE | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 3,561 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,351 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 4,590 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 5,404 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 | 3,613 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 | 3,183 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 3out of 4 | 3,944 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 4,066 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 4,402 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pivot Acadmey Rawfolds Way , Cleckheaton BD19 5LJ | - not rated | 4,594 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cru Restaurant | 559-565 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 393 yd | |
| Desi Spice - Ground Floor | Desi Spice, 768 Bradford Road | 488 yd | |
| Bambinis Play | Birkenshaw Community Hall, Bradford Road | 722 yd | |
| Argent Catering Solutions at Speedibake Staff Canteen | 6 Cross Lane | 770 yd | |
| Lincs Lounge Cafe | 3 Old Lane, Birkenshaw | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | George Iv, 770 Bradford Road | 405 yd | |
| Vault 768 Ltd- lower ground flr | VAULT 768 Ltd, 768 Bradford Road | 433 yd | |
| Birkenshaw Liberal Club | 10 Croft Street, Birkenshaw | 453 yd | |
| East Bierley Community Sports Association | Hunsworth Lane, East Bierley | 687 yd | |
| East Bierley Cricket Club | South View Road, East Bierley | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mild Seven | 541 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 393 yd | |
| Moorside Fisheries | 894 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 480 yd | |
| Boscos | 507 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 538 yd | |
| Wonderful Fortune | 38 Westgate Hill Street | 930 yd | |
| Halfway Fisheries | 5 Whitehall Road East, Birkenshaw | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op Food | 529 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 393 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Bierley Recreation Ground Hunsworth Lane | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| East Bierley Cricket Club SOUTH VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Tong Recreation Centre (Closed) Westgate Hill Street | grass pitches, swimming pool | 936 yd |
| Tong Upper School (Closed) Westgate Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| East Bierley Golf Club SOUTH VIEW ROAD | golf | 997 yd |
| Yorkshire Martyrs Catholic College (Closed) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,019 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.