Marquis Avenue is in Oakenshaw, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD12 7HX is located in the Tong electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford South. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marquis Avenue, Oakenshaw, Bradford, BD12 7HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD12 7HU, BD12 7HG, BD12 7EZ, BD12 7EX, BD12 7ET, BD12 7HA, BD12 7EU, BD12 7EY, BD12 7HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD12 7HX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 48.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 51.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 36.9% | 33% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 46.2% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 14.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 49.3% | 45.6% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 40% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 9.2% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 17.9% | 14.4% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 10.6% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.8% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 10.6% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 20.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 27.3% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 93.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.6% | 96.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marquis Avenue was 191.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.2% lower than the Tong average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marquis Avenue has the 26th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Tong and the 312th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Marquis Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-04-26 | £386,061 |
| 5 Marquis Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-11-29 | £353,134 |
| 7 Marquis Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-05-19 | £368,154 |
| 10 Marquis Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2021-08-20 | £348,799 |
| 16 Marquis Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-06-23 | £473,446 |
BD12 7HX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BD12 7HX 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL | 4out of 4 | 4,643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Church of England Primary Academy Mill Carr Hill Road , Oakenshaw BD12 7EZ | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Moor CofE Primary School Park House Road , Low Moor BD12 0NN | 4out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Park Primary School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | 3out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | 4out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthinghead Primary School Wyke Lane , Wyke BD12 9EL | 2out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,976 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| BBG Academy Bradford Road , BD19 4BE | 3out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tong Leadership Academy Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | 1out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 3,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 4,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,178 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,840 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 5,288 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,079 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 | 2,998 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 3,173 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 3out of 4 | 3,323 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 3,384 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 3,839 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo at Borg Warner | Unit 5, Roydsdale Way | 564 yd | |
| St Andrews Church Hall | Bradford Road, Oakenshaw | 708 yd | |
| Sweet & Smoky's | 846 Cleckheaton Road | 764 yd | |
| Northern Kitchen | 1 Merrydale Road | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Hotel | 14 Mill Carr Hill Road | 177 yd | |
| Salthorn W M Club & Institute (Bar Only) | Armitage Road | 1,042 yd | |
| Woodlands Cricket Club | Albert Terrace | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clancy's Pizza | Clancys Pizza, 732 Bradford Road | 639 yd | |
| Oakenshaw Fisheries | 677 Bradford Road, Oakenshaw | 657 yd | |
| Bostock and Crowther | Bostock And Crowther, 691 Bradford Road | 683 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Sports Hall & Cricket Club LEE TERRACE | grass pitches | 940 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 27 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 46.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 46.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.