Huddersfield Road is in Wyke, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD12 8LH 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 Huddersfield Road, Wyke, Bradford, BD12 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD12 8RE, BD12 8RD, BD12 8LQ, BD12 8JY, BD12 8LB, BD12 8QY, BD12 8RB, BD12 8QX, BD12 8LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD12 8LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.7% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 33.7% | 35.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 47.3% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 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.
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 | 48.1% | 52.7% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 32.9% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 19.9% | 13% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 13.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 11.9% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 21.1% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 34.1% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.2% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.6% | 85.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 89% | 92.4% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 92.6% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Huddersfield Road was 129.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.4% lower than the Royds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Huddersfield Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Royds and the 535th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 730 Huddersfield Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-08-09 | £706,956 |
| 724 Huddersfield Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,500 | 2002-07-26 | £670,492 |
BD12 8LH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 224 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 54 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 5,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Manor Primary School Methuen Oval , Wyke BD12 8SA | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthinghead Primary School Wyke Lane , Wyke BD12 9EL | 2out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School Victoria Road , Bailiff Bridge HD6 4DY | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scholes Village Primary School Old Popplewell Lane , Scholes BD19 6DN | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightcliffe C of E Primary School Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8SH | 3out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,908 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | 2out of 4 | 3,624 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,785 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 4,589 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , Halifax HX3 8JE | - not rated | 2,732 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 4,470 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 4,798 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pam's Place | Units 5 To 6, Titan Shopping Centre, Town Gate | 605 yd | |
| Cafe Route 609 | 609 Huddersfield Road | 610 yd | |
| The Meeting Place | 50 Town Gate | 663 yd | |
| Hidden House Coffee | 3 Drake Fold | 722 yd | |
| Fratelli Italian Restaurant | Units 1-3, 28 Town Gate | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Hall Inn (Bar Only) | 82 Town Gate | 586 yd | |
| Brown Cow Inn | 63 Town Gate | 606 yd | |
| Top Odd | 40-42 Town Gate | 714 yd | |
| Ego Wyke | Whitehall Road | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Balti/Flaming Hot | 70 Blackstone Avenue | 422 yd | |
| New Wok Express | 184 Town Gate | 561 yd | |
| Wyke Fisheries | 66 Town Gate | 586 yd | |
| Yorkshire Fisheries | 49 Town Gate | 651 yd | |
| Tabriz Persian Cuisine | 32 Town Gate | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Town Gate | 606 yd | |
| B&M Express | Titan Shopping Centre, Town Gate | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodside Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Woodside Road | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Appleton Academy WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Upper Wyke Park Mayfield Avenue | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Bailiff Bridge | grass pitches | 1,089 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% |
| Median download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 288 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.