Blackshaw Beck Lane is in Queensbury, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD13 1LU is located in the Queensbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackshaw Beck Lane, Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 1LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD13 1LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.5% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.5% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 BD13 1LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 42.4% | 48% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 30.5% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 47.1% | 43.2% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 35.5% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 13.9% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around BD13 1LU this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 28.9% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 12.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.1% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 18.4% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 17.2% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 93.7% | 92.9% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 98.3% | 96.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 96.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackshaw Beck Lane was 185.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 135.7% higher than the Queensbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blackshaw Beck Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Queensbury and the 328th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East View Blackshaw Beck Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2018-09-21 | £63,439 |
BD13 1LU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 4,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Hall Primary School West End , Queensbury BD13 2AW | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shibden Head Primary Academy Hainsworth Moor Grove , Queensbury BD13 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocks Lane Primary School Stocks Lane , Clayton Heights BD13 2RH | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelf Junior and Infant School Shelf Hall Lane , Shelf HX3 7LT | 2out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Farm Primary School Home Farm Close , BD6 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Bradford Deanstones Lane , BD13 2AS | - not rated | 972 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | 2out of 4 | 3,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy, Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | 4out of 4 | 3,522 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | 2out of 4 | 3,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 4,842 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 5,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Thornton View Road , Clayton BD14 6JX | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 3,675 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitley AP Academy Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR | 3out of 4 | 3,708 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 4,208 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ka-Fei House | 3 Queensbury Court, Brighouse Road | 951 yd | |
| Jungle at the Junction | Black Dyke Mills, High Street | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbury Golf Club | Brighouse Road | 565 yd | |
| P&B Cotterill at Queensbury Golf Glub | Brighouse Road | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbury Fast Foods | 44 Brighouse Road | 727 yd | |
| Royal Eastern | Brighouse Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3 Brighouse Road | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensbury Golf Club BRIGHOUSE ROAD | golf | 432 yd |
| Queensbury School DEANSTONES LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,083 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.