Thornton Road is in Thornton, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD13 3AA is located in the Thornton and Allerton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornton Road, Thornton, Bradford, BD13 3AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD13 3AD, BD13 3DA, BD13 3DB, BD13 3EG, BD13 3AH, BD13 3DS, BD13 3BZ, BD13 3DD, BD13 3DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD13 3AA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 52.7% | 49.5% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.5% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 32.9% | 37% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 47.6% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 42.4% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 33.5% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 18.6% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 23.1% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 13.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 8.1% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.9% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 20.9% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 90.8% | 87.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 95.4% | 92.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| 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 | 95.1% | 92.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornton Road was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% lower than the Bingley Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornton Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bingley Rural and the 378th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-12-20 | £158,508 |
| 37 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,950 | 2006-09-07 | £188,550 |
| 25 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2006-07-10 | £151,349 |
| 33 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £37,950 | 2000-11-10 | £157,323 |
| 37 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £22,500 | 1998-09-04 | £100,392 |
BD13 3AA 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre Washington Street , Girlington BD8 9QW | 4out of 4 | 3,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL | 4out of 4 | 4,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 5,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Academy At St. James Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD | 1out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Primary School Thornton Road , Thornton BD13 3NN | 2out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Saffron Drive , Allerton BD15 7NE | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ley Top Primary School Avenel Road , Allerton BD15 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton St John CofE Primary School Bradford Road , Clayton BD14 6DD | 1out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | 2out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Bradford Deanstones Lane , BD13 2AS | - not rated | 3,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 3,691 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 3,950 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 4,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 3,499 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Thornton View Road , Clayton BD14 6JX | - not rated | 2,474 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 3,912 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 1out of 4 | 4,046 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prism Independent School Walker Drive , Girlington BD8 9ES | - not rated | 4,330 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Rocchio | 1519 Thornton Road | 595 yd | |
| New Manzil Restaurant | 102-104 Market Street | 831 yd | |
| Christophe's Coffee House | 381 Thornton Road | 841 yd | |
| Plenty at the Square | South Square Centre, South Square | 927 yd | |
| Lockwoods Sandwiches and Pies | 492 Thornton Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Tyke | Thornton Road | 557 yd | |
| The Blue Boar | 354 Thornton Road | 558 yd | |
| Thornton Conservative Club (Bar Only) | Conservative Club, 383-389 Thornton Road | 841 yd | |
| The New Inn | 363 Thornton Road | 841 yd | |
| Thornton Golf Club | Headley Lane | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Delight | 498 Thornton Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Thornton Road | 155 yd | |
| Co Op | 510-514 Thornton Road | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Church Hall ST JAMES CHURCH HALL ST JAMES CHURCH HALL THORNTON ROAD | 241 yd | |
| Bronte Fitness Club (Closed) Thornton Road | health and fitness suite | 557 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 | 275 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 340.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.