High Fernley Road is in Wyke, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD12 8AH is located in the Wyke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Fernley Road, Wyke, Bradford, BD12 8AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD12 8AR, BD12 8AQ, BD12 8AE, BD12 8AJ, BD12 8AD, BD12 8AN, BD12 8AB, BD12 8AT, BD12 8AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD12 8AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 36.6% | 40.8% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 38.2% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 11.8% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 42.6% | 42.8% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 36.1% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 15.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 25.3% | 21.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11.8% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 8.8% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 15.8% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 27.2% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 90.7% | 88.8% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 88.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 88.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 89.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Fernley Road was 130.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.4% lower than the Royds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Fernley Road has the 43rd highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Royds and the 518th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 High Fernley Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-07-06 | £311,685 |
| 55 High Fernley Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2022-10-14 | £94,191 |
| 55 High Fernley Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-04-28 | £98,462 |
| 39 High Fernley Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-10-14 | £289,972 |
| 43 High Fernley Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-12-14 | £192,205 |
BD12 8AH 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL | 4out of 4 | 4,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Fernley Primary School High Fernley Road , Wyke BD12 8EX | - not rated | 322 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthinghead Primary School Wyke Lane , Wyke BD12 9EL | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Manor Primary School Methuen Oval , Wyke BD12 8SA | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Manor Primary School Methuen Oval , Wyke BD12 8SA | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top CofE Primary School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TL | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyke Manor School Wilson Road , Wyke BD12 9PX | - not rated | 472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School and Sports College Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | - not rated | 2,933 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | - not rated | 2,933 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 3,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 3,163 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyke Middle School Huddersfield Road , Wyke BD12 8AA | - not rated | 137 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delf Hill Middle School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TN | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Middle School Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Middle School Reevy Crescent , Buttershaw BD6 2BS | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Middle School Northfield Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | - not rated | 2,998 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,846 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 4,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands Avenue School and Community Nursery Netherlands Avenue , Odsal BD6 1EA | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartshead Moor School Halifax Road , BD19 6LP | - not rated | 3,305 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 3,390 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe Preparatory School 45 Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8AQ | - not rated | 3,569 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rendezvous Deli and Tea Rooms | 526 Huddersfield Road | 101 yd | |
| Fratelli Italian Restaurant | Units 1-3, 28 Town Gate | 371 yd | |
| Hidden House Coffee | 3 Drake Fold | 423 yd | |
| Cafe Route 609 | 609 Huddersfield Road | 443 yd | |
| The Meeting Place | 50 Town Gate | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel | 480 Huddersfield Road | 149 yd | |
| The Junction Hotel | 459 Huddersfield Road | 255 yd | |
| Top Odd | 40-42 Town Gate | 403 yd | |
| Oddfellows Hall Inn (Bar Only) | 82 Town Gate | 563 yd | |
| Brown Cow Inn | 63 Town Gate | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greedy Monkey Sandwich Bar | 441 Huddersfield Road | 255 yd | |
| Lucky Garden | 27 Town Gate | 403 yd | |
| The Village Fish and Chip Shop | 34 Town Gate | 403 yd | |
| Chi Chini | 23 Town Gate | 403 yd | |
| Towngate Kitchen | 46 Town Gate | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Express | Titan Shopping Centre, Town Gate | 584 yd | |
| Asda | Town Gate | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 225 yd |
| Woodside Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Woodside Road | grass pitches | 234 yd |
| Upper Wyke Park Mayfield Avenue | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Appleton Academy (Closed) Wilson Road | grass pitches | 472 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.