Town Gate is in Wyke, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD12 9JD 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 Town Gate, Wyke, Bradford, BD12 9JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD12 9AP, BD12 8JL, BD12 9JA, BD12 9NS, BD12 9JB, BD12 9NU, BD12 9JF, BD12 8JQ, BD12 9NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD12 9JD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 54.2% | 47.5% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 45.8% | 52.5% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 9JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 42.2% | 42.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 31.3% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 15.2% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 7.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 36.9% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.3% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 18% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 | 38.2% | 27.3% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 12.6% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 9.1% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 25.1% | 14.0% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 11.4% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.9% | 80.4% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 93% | 85.5% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 7.8% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 85.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.4% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Town Gate was 457.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 227.7% higher than the Royds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Town Gate has the 3rd highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Royds and the 58th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 280.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Town Gate, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-08-31 | £126,390 |
| 55 Town Gate, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-03-16 | £100,714 |
| 49A Town Gate, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2015-08-14 | £213,195 |
| 59 Town Gate, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2012-10-09 | £94,799 |
| 53A Town Gate, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2011-10-21 | £16,482 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 4,795 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 | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Manor Primary School Methuen Oval , Wyke BD12 8SA | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scholes Village Primary School Old Popplewell Lane , Scholes BD19 6DN | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top CofE Primary School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TL | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School Victoria Road , Bailiff Bridge HD6 4DY | 3out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Community 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 | 2,484 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | 2out of 4 | 3,530 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 3,675 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 4,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 5,329 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 | 365 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 5,193 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 | 2,869 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , Halifax HX3 8JE | - not rated | 3,387 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 3,518 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 4,192 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 4,428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meeting Place | 50 Town Gate | 47 yd | |
| Pam's Place | Units 5 To 6, Titan Shopping Centre, Town Gate | 77 yd | |
| Hidden House Coffee | 3 Drake Fold | 83 yd | |
| Fratelli Italian Restaurant | Units 1-3, 28 Town Gate | 131 yd | |
| Cafe Route 609 | 609 Huddersfield Road | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Hall Inn (Bar Only) | 82 Town Gate | 80 yd | |
| Top Odd | 40-42 Town Gate | 99 yd | |
| Brown Cow Inn | 63 Town Gate | 205 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 480 Huddersfield Road | 619 yd | |
| The Junction Hotel | 459 Huddersfield Road | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Fisheries | 49 Town Gate | 10 yd | |
| Wyke Fisheries | 66 Town Gate | 80 yd | |
| Tabriz Persian Cuisine | 32 Town Gate | 98 yd | |
| Lucky Garden | 27 Town Gate | 99 yd | |
| The Village Fish and Chip Shop | 34 Town Gate | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Express | Titan Shopping Centre, Town Gate | 82 yd | |
| Asda | Town Gate | 205 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Wyke Park Mayfield Avenue | grass pitches | 259 yd |
| Woodside Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Woodside Road | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Appleton Academy WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Appleton Academy (Closed) Wilson Road | grass pitches | 587 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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.