Bronte Old Road is in Thornton, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD13 3HN 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 Bronte Old Road, Thornton, Bradford, BD13 3HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD13 3AB, BD13 3HL, BD13 3BT, BD13 3BZ, BD13 3BU, BD13 3HH, BD13 3EG, BD13 3BX, BD13 3BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD13 3HN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.3% | 49.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 23.6% | 32.1% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 34% | -14.2% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 20.3% | 8.5% | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Widowed | 10% | 9.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.8% | 27.7% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -20.7% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 40.2% | 10.4% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 24.2% | 22.5% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 9.8% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 5.9% | -4.3% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
In the area around BD13 3HN this area, 39.3% 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.8% | 39.3% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 21.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 12.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 14.7% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 10% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 17.1% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.4% | 84.5% | -12.9% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 97.4% | 94.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 94.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 31.1% | 13.5% | 17.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bronte Old Road was 122.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.0% higher than the Bingley Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bronte Old Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bingley Rural and the 569th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 90.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Bronte Old Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2025-03-24 | £268,483 |
| 15 - 17 Bronte Old Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £278,840 | 2023-09-22 | £305,410 |
| 51 Bronte Old Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-02-13 | £202,204 |
| 13 Bronte Old Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2022-09-08 | £129,400 |
| 75 Bronte Old Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-03-11 | £150,739 |
BD13 3HN 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BD13 3HN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 4,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,919 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 | 5,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Primary School Thornton Road , Thornton BD13 3NN | 2out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy At St. James Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD | 1out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Saffron Drive , Allerton BD15 7NE | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ley Top Primary School Avenel Road , Allerton BD15 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton St John CofE Primary School Bradford Road , Clayton BD14 6DD | 1out of 4 | 2,124 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 | 1,588 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Bradford Deanstones Lane , BD13 2AS | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 3,975 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 4,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 4,098 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 | 2,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 3,731 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Thornton View Road , Clayton BD14 6JX | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 4,033 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 1out of 4 | 4,174 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prism Independent School Walker Drive , Girlington BD8 9ES | - not rated | 4,590 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Manzil Restaurant | 102-104 Market Street | 546 yd | |
| Christophe's Coffee House | 381 Thornton Road | 568 yd | |
| Plenty at the Square | South Square Centre, South Square | 651 yd | |
| Lockwoods Sandwiches and Pies | 492 Thornton Road | 786 yd | |
| Masala Express | 504 Thornton Road | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Boar | 354 Thornton Road | 284 yd | |
| Thornton Conservative Club (Bar Only) | Conservative Club, 383-389 Thornton Road | 568 yd | |
| The New Inn | 363 Thornton Road | 568 yd | |
| The Bronte Nook | 1 West Lane | 640 yd | |
| The Black Horse (Bar Only) | 2 West Lane | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Delight | 498 Thornton Road | 786 yd | |
| The Deli Counter | 395 Thornton Road | 818 yd | |
| Thornton Fisheries | 413 Thornton Road | 818 yd | |
| Jades Chinese Takeaway | 409 Thornton Road | 818 yd | |
| Jenny's Tasty Baps | 451 Thornton Road | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Thornton Road | 378 yd | |
| Co Op | 510-514 Thornton Road | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Church Hall ST JAMES CHURCH HALL ST JAMES CHURCH HALL THORNTON ROAD | 51 yd | |
| Bronte Fitness Club (Closed) Thornton Road | health and fitness suite | 282 yd |
| Thornton Primary School THORNTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.