Russell Square is in Birkenshaw, Bradford and in Kirklees district. BD11 2NY 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 2010-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Russell Square, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD11 2JU, BD11 2JL, BD11 2JR, BD11 2JS, BD11 2JT, BD11 2JN, BD11 2JY, BD11 2JP, BD11 2LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD11 2NY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 51.5% | 53.8% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 46.2% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 27.8% | 33.3% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 40.5% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 15.2% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 8.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.8% | 40.6% | -10.2% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 36.3% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 16.2% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 27% | 18.8% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 7.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 8.8% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 16.7% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 31.4% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 93.5% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 95.3% | 98.6% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 98.6% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Square was 88.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.7% higher than the Birstall and Birkenshaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Russell Square has the 15th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Birstall and Birkenshaw and the 519th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Russell Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-06-06 | £473,255 |
| 2 Russell Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2012-02-17 | £425,549 |
| 3 Russell Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £299,995 | 2011-11-07 | £508,232 |
BD11 2NY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 5,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 461 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenshaw County First School Station Lane , Birkenshaw BD11 2JE | - not rated | 461 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenshaw CofE (Controlled) First School Southcroft Avenue , Birkenshaw BD11 2DD | - not rated | 522 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School South View Road , East Bierley BD4 6PH | 2out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Hill First School Westgate Hill Street , BD4 0SJ | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Community 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 | 774 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tong Leadership Academy Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tong High School Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorkshire Martyrs Catholic College Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 3,968 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Middle School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Middle School Knowles Lane , Holmewood BD4 9AE | - not rated | 3,325 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gregory Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 3,670 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 4,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 5,042 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgwood School and Community Nursery Landscove Avenue , Holmewood BD4 0NQ | - not rated | 2,772 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH | - not rated | 3,822 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bradford District PRU Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 4,063 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolling Special School Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 4,146 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley House School Anerley Street , Bowling Hall Road BD4 7SY | - not rated | 4,146 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincs Lounge Cafe | 3 Old Lane, Birkenshaw | 247 yd | |
| Desi Spice - Ground Floor | Desi Spice, 768 Bradford Road | 317 yd | |
| Grand Cru Restaurant | 559-565 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 376 yd | |
| Bambinis Play | Birkenshaw Community Hall, Bradford Road | 380 yd | |
| Cafe Fresco | Whitehall Mills, Whitehall Road East | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenshaw Liberal Club | 10 Croft Street, Birkenshaw | 275 yd | |
| Vault 768 Ltd- lower ground flr | VAULT 768 Ltd, 768 Bradford Road | 320 yd | |
| The George | George Iv, 770 Bradford Road | 333 yd | |
| Golden Fleece | 23 Whitehall Road East, Birkenshaw | 515 yd | |
| Halfway House | 1 Whitehall Road East, Birkenshaw | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mild Seven | 541 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 376 yd | |
| Boscos | 507 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 383 yd | |
| Halfway Fisheries | 5 Whitehall Road East, Birkenshaw | 515 yd | |
| Moorside Fisheries | 894 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op Food | 529 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw | 376 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Recreation Ground GHYLLROYD DRIVE | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Bbg Academy BRADFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| East Bierley Recreation Ground Hunsworth Lane | grass pitches | 953 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.