Wroe Crescent is in Wyke, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD12 8AQ 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 Wroe Crescent, Wyke, Bradford, BD12 8AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD12 8AD, BD12 8AE, BD12 8AH, BD12 8AR, BD12 8AB, BD12 8NB, BD12 8AJ, BD12 8AS, BD12 8AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD12 8AQ 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 Wroe Crescent was 120.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.5% lower than the Royds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wroe Crescent has the 46th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Royds and the 578th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Wroe Crescent, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2021-05-21 | £172,582 |
| 1 Wroe Crescent, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2010-07-29 | £193,022 |
| 5 Wroe Crescent, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2006-05-05 | £182,120 |
| 7 Wroe Crescent, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £116,500 | 2005-12-09 | £199,172 |
| 1 Wroe Crescent, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £94,950 | 2004-07-23 | £211,192 |
BD12 8AQ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL | 4out of 4 | 4,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthinghead Primary School Wyke Lane , Wyke BD12 9EL | 2out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Manor Primary School Methuen Oval , Wyke BD12 8SA | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top CofE Primary School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TL | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG | 2out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Moor CofE Primary School Park House Road , Low Moor BD12 0NN | 4out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | 1out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | 2out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,609 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 3,813 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 4,124 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,847 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 | 2out of 4 | 201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 4,760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 3,354 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , Halifax HX3 8JE | - not rated | 3,650 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 3,728 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 3,946 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 33 yd | |
| Fratelli Italian Restaurant | Units 1-3, 28 Town Gate | 355 yd | |
| Hidden House Coffee | 3 Drake Fold | 403 yd | |
| Cafe Route 609 | 609 Huddersfield Road | 445 yd | |
| The Meeting Place | 50 Town Gate | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel | 480 Huddersfield Road | 135 yd | |
| The Junction Hotel | 459 Huddersfield Road | 263 yd | |
| Top Odd | 40-42 Town Gate | 388 yd | |
| Oddfellows Hall Inn (Bar Only) | 82 Town Gate | 553 yd | |
| Brown Cow Inn | 63 Town Gate | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greedy Monkey Sandwich Bar | 441 Huddersfield Road | 263 yd | |
| Lucky Garden | 27 Town Gate | 388 yd | |
| The Village Fish and Chip Shop | 34 Town Gate | 388 yd | |
| Chi Chini | 23 Town Gate | 388 yd | |
| Towngate Kitchen | 46 Town Gate | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Express | Titan Shopping Centre, Town Gate | 565 yd | |
| Asda | Town Gate | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 280 yd |
| Woodside Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Woodside Road | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Upper Wyke Park Mayfield Avenue | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Appleton Academy (Closed) Wilson Road | grass pitches | 398 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 | 75.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.