Thornton Road, Thornton, Bradford, BD13 3AJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD13 3AJ 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Thornton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornton Road was 93.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% higher than the Bingley Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Thornton Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bingley Rural and the 740th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BD13 3AJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thornton Road are based on 843 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bradford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Thornton Road, Thornton, Bradford, BD13 3AJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BD13 3AJ

Average Price
£157,704

Semi-Detached
£157,704

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thornton Road

Average Price
£216,470

Semi-Detached
£210,020

Terraced
£169,600

Detached
£365,204

Flats/Maisonettes
£91,538

Other
£551,350

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thornton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£161,000	2022-06-17	£193,777
9 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2020-07-15	£144,430
19 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2017-11-29	£179,921
1 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2012-06-15	£208,941
9 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£88,000	2010-04-09	£149,639

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BD13 3AJ

Employment

BD13 3AJ 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,582 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD	4out of 4	4,382 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	4,396 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT	4out of 4	5,114 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St James' Church Primary School Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD	- not rated	974 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Academy At St. James Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD	3out of 4	974 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Saffron Drive , Allerton BD15 7NE	3out of 4	1,489 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Saffron Drive , Allerton BD15 7NE	- not rated	1,489 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clayton St John CofE Primary School Bradford Road , Clayton BD14 6DD	- not rated	1,547 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thornton Grammar School Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH	- not rated	970 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH	3out of 4	970 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Rhodesway School Oaks Lane , Allerton BD15 7RU	- not rated	1,914 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB	- not rated	3,205 yd	Free schools	No	Girls	More About School
Trinity Academy Bradford Deanstones Lane , BD13 2AS	3out of 4	3,207 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leaventhorpe Middle School Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD	- not rated	966 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Royd Mount Middle School Thornton Road , Thornton BD13 3NN	- not rated	1,451 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clayton Middle School John Street , Clayton BD14 6AD	- not rated	1,670 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Allerton Middle School Garforth Street , Allerton BD15 7HB	- not rated	1,888 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chellow Dene Middle School Rhodesway , BD8 0DH	- not rated	2,055 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY	- not rated	5,276 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH	2out of 4	2,058 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chapel Grange School Rhodesway , BD8 0DQ	- not rated	2,131 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE	- not rated	2,204 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Thornton View Road , Clayton BD14 6JX	- not rated	2,217 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Jesse Street Pre-Admission Centre Jesse Street , Thornton Road BD8 0JQ	- not rated	2,292 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Temple Bank School Daisy Hill Lane , BD9 6BN	- not rated	3,015 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Da Rocchio	1519 Thornton Road	366 yd
New Manzil Restaurant	102-104 Market Street	1,059 yd
Christophe's Coffee House	381 Thornton Road	1,071 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Tyke	Thornton Road	331 yd
The Blue Boar	354 Thornton Road	787 yd
Thornton Golf Club	Headley Lane	1,043 yd
Thornton Conservative Club (Bar Only)	Conservative Club, 383-389 Thornton Road	1,071 yd
The New Inn	363 Thornton Road	1,071 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cafe Bell-a-Pizza	41 Bracewell Avenue		1,026 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Thornton Road		180 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St James Church Hall ST JAMES CHURCH HALL ST JAMES CHURCH HALL THORNTON ROAD		467 yd
Bronte Fitness Club (Closed) Thornton Road	health and fitness suite	786 yd
Thornton Recreation Centre LEAVENTHORPE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	917 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	91.7%

Speed Aviability

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	8.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	124.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.