Highbury Close is in Queensbury, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD13 2DY is located in the Queensbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highbury Close, Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 2DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD13 2BP, BD13 2EF, BD13 2BS, BD13 2ST, BD13 2BU, BD13 2NS, BD13 2BX, BD13 2BW, BD13 2BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD13 2DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.3% | 1.1% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of BD13 2DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 21.3% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 64.7% | 6.5% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 6.4% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 56.8% | 51.2% | -5.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 8.7% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 10.4% | 14.8% | 4.4% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8.4% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 21.5% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 31.2% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 94.7% | 93.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 95.3% | 94.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highbury Close was 27.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.7% lower than the Queensbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highbury Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Queensbury and the 157th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Highbury Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2016-11-02 | £276,778 |
| 2 Highbury Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2014-04-01 | £350,420 |
| 6 Highbury Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2002-02-15 | £322,000 |
| 4 Highbury Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2001-09-07 | £307,400 |
| 6 Highbury Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2000-10-12 | £313,149 |
BD13 2DY 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 5,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shibden Head Primary School Hainsworth Moor Grove , Queensbury BD13 2ND | - not rated | 534 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shibden Head Primary Academy Hainsworth Moor Grove , Queensbury BD13 2ND | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Russell Hall Primary School West End , Queensbury BD13 2AW | - not rated | 869 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhill Primary School Brighouse and Denholme Road , Queensbury BD13 1LN | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Primary School Ingham Lane , Bradshaw HX2 9PF | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Bradford Deanstones Lane , BD13 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Academy Deanstones Lane , Queensbury BD13 2AS | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury School Deanstones Lane , Queensbury BD13 2AS | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic High School Holdsworth Road , Holmfield HX2 9TH | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmfield High School Holdsworth Road , Holmfield HX2 9SY | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hainsworth Moor Middle School Hainsworth Moor Grove , Queensbury BD13 2ND | - not rated | 534 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royd Mount Middle School Thornton Road , Thornton BD13 3NN | - not rated | 3,259 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandale Middle School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NN | - not rated | 3,797 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Middle School John Street , Clayton BD14 6AD | - not rated | 3,811 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaventhorpe Middle School Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD | - not rated | 4,702 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,824 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Halifax Academy Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | 3out of 4 | 5,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitley AP Academy Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale PRU Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farmhouse Preparatory School Tanhouse Farm , Northowram HX3 7TF | - not rated | 2,770 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norset House West View , Boothtown HX3 6PG | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Trees School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NL | - not rated | 3,679 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Cafe | 59 High Street | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dolphin Inn (Bar Only) | Ford Hill | 178 yd | |
| Omnibus Tavern | Halifax Road | 284 yd | |
| Ring O Bells | 63 High Street | 1,057 yd | |
| Queensbury Cricket Club | Cricket Ground And Pavilion, Old Guy Road | 1,077 yd | |
| Queensbury ARLFC | Queensbury Sports And Social Club, 199 Albert Road | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Fisheries | West End | 594 yd | |
| Top Chef | 55 High Street | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 90 High Street | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensbury Cricket Club MICKLE MOSS FARM MICKLE MOSS FARM OLD GUY ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Queensbury School DEANSTONES LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| Albert Road Recreation Ground (Queensbury Juniors Arlfc) Albert Road | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Foxhill Park Fleet Lane | grass pitches | 1,091 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.