Tofts Avenue is in Wyke, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD12 8QD 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 Tofts Avenue, Wyke, Bradford, BD12 8QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD12 8SL, BD12 8QR, BD12 8QP, BD12 8QA, BD12 8QB, BD12 8QN, BD12 8SJ, BD12 8SB, BD12 9JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD12 8QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.1% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD12 8QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.5% | 46.6% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 35.4% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.2% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 45.4% | 50.4% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31.1% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 12.1% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 22.3% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 12.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 22.3% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 20.5% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 97.8% | 94.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 94.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tofts Avenue was 125.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.2% lower than the Royds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tofts Avenue has the 45th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Royds and the 554th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Tofts Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-11-11 | £88,175 |
| 3 Tofts Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2022-11-25 | £126,301 |
| 4 Tofts Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-09-28 | £144,575 |
| 7 Tofts Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2013-11-29 | £88,810 |
| 8 Tofts Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2006-11-15 | £87,044 |
BD12 8QD 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 | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 5,344 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 | 231 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthinghead Primary School Wyke Lane , Wyke BD12 9EL | 2out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scholes Village Primary School Old Popplewell Lane , Scholes BD19 6DN | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School Victoria Road , Bailiff Bridge HD6 4DY | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffe Hill Community Primary School Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TW | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,946 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 |
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,308 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | 2out of 4 | 3,981 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 4,831 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 | 915 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 | 3,066 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 3,366 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 3,715 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 4,729 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 4,994 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 | 504 yd | |
| The Meeting Place | 50 Town Gate | 616 yd | |
| Lower Wyke Community Lunch | Chapel Fold | 631 yd | |
| Cafe Route 609 | 609 Huddersfield Road | 633 yd | |
| Hidden House Coffee | 3 Drake Fold | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Cow Inn | 63 Town Gate | 396 yd | |
| Oddfellows Hall Inn (Bar Only) | 82 Town Gate | 511 yd | |
| Top Odd | 40-42 Town Gate | 677 yd | |
| Ego Wyke | Whitehall Road | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Balti/Flaming Hot | 70 Blackstone Avenue | 134 yd | |
| New Wok Express | 184 Town Gate | 204 yd | |
| Wyke Fisheries | 66 Town Gate | 511 yd | |
| Yorkshire Fisheries | 49 Town Gate | 573 yd | |
| Tabriz Persian Cuisine | 32 Town Gate | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Town Gate | 396 yd | |
| B&M Express | Titan Shopping Centre, Town Gate | 505 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Wyke Park Mayfield Avenue | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Woodside Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Woodside Road | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Appleton Academy WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Bailiff Bridge | grass pitches | 1,016 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 | 120 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.