North Cliffe Avenue is in Thornton, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD13 3BX 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 North Cliffe Avenue, Thornton, Bradford, BD13 3BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD13 3BY, BD13 3DT, BD13 3BU, BD13 3BZ, BD13 3DA, BD13 3DB, BD13 3DW, BD13 3EB, BD13 3HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD13 3BX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 52.4% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 47.6% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 3BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 48.4% | 42.8% | -5.6% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 39.4% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 39.4% | 46.1% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 30.5% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.4% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 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.
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 26.6% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 12.9% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 14.2% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 19.4% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 20.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 93.8% | 81.4% | -12.4% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 98.6% | 92.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 92.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Cliffe Avenue was 82.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.6% higher than the Bingley Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Cliffe Avenue has the 39th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bingley Rural and the 710th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 North Cliffe Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-12-01 | £142,340 |
| 10 North Cliffe Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-11-09 | £166,444 |
| 13 North Cliffe Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-10-20 | £149,677 |
| 8 North Cliffe Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2021-03-12 | £86,064 |
| 20 North Cliffe Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2021-01-29 | £71,802 |
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,658 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 | 4,829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 5,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church Primary School Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy At St. James Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Primary School Thornton Road , Thornton BD13 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Primary School Thornton Road , Thornton BD13 3NN | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Saffron Drive , Allerton BD15 7NE | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Grammar School Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhodesway School Oaks Lane , Allerton BD15 7RU | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Bradford Deanstones Lane , BD13 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Academy Deanstones Lane , Queensbury BD13 2AS | - not rated | 3,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royd Mount Middle School Thornton Road , Thornton BD13 3NN | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaventhorpe Middle School Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Middle School Garforth Street , Allerton BD15 7HB | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Middle School John Street , Clayton BD14 6AD | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Dene Middle School Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Grange School Rhodesway , BD8 0DQ | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 2,451 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesse Street Pre-Admission Centre Jesse Street , Thornton Road BD8 0JQ | - not rated | 2,624 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Thornton View Road , Clayton BD14 6JX | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Temple Bank School Daisy Hill Lane , BD9 6BN | - not rated | 3,215 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Manzil Restaurant | 102-104 Market Street | 686 yd | |
| Christophe's Coffee House | 381 Thornton Road | 731 yd | |
| Da Rocchio | 1519 Thornton Road | 774 yd | |
| Plenty at the Square | South Square Centre, South Square | 809 yd | |
| Lockwoods Sandwiches and Pies | 492 Thornton Road | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Boar | 354 Thornton Road | 457 yd | |
| The New Tyke | Thornton Road | 714 yd | |
| Thornton Conservative Club (Bar Only) | Conservative Club, 383-389 Thornton Road | 731 yd | |
| The New Inn | 363 Thornton Road | 731 yd | |
| The Bronte Nook | 1 West Lane | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Delight | 498 Thornton Road | 929 yd | |
| The Deli Counter | 395 Thornton Road | 964 yd | |
| Thornton Fisheries | 413 Thornton Road | 964 yd | |
| Jades Chinese Takeaway | 409 Thornton Road | 964 yd | |
| Jenny's Tasty Baps | 451 Thornton Road | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Thornton Road | 264 yd | |
| Co Op | 510-514 Thornton Road | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Church Hall ST JAMES CHURCH HALL ST JAMES CHURCH HALL THORNTON ROAD | 193 yd | |
| Bronte Fitness Club (Closed) Thornton Road | health and fitness suite | 454 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 | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.