Close Head, Thornton, Bradford, BD13 3SH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD13 3SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	51.9%	1.6%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	49.7%	48.1%	-1.6%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

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 3SH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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	30.8%	21.4%	-9.4%	37.9%	-16.5%
Married: Opposite sex	51%	54.7%	3.7%	44.2%	10.5%
Separated	2.8%	3.4%	0.6%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	12.3%	12%	-0.3%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	3.3%	8.5%	5.2%	6.1%	2.4%

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	49.9%	48.5%	-1.4%	48.4%	0.1%
Good health	35.8%	33.6%	-2.2%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	10.3%	12.7%	2.4%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	3%	4.5%	1.5%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.8%	15.7%	-1.1%	18.2%	-2.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	6.1%	-9.9%	9.6%	-3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.5%	20%	-0.5%	13.4%	6.6%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	11.3%	6.8%	5.3%	6.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.5%	16.5%	1.0%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	22.8%	30.4%	7.6%	33.8%	-3.4%
Other	4%	0%	-4.0%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	2.3%	1.9%	0.8%	1.5%
White	91.9%	97.7%	5.8%	81.4%	16.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% 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	95.5%	98.5%	3.0%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	98.5%	3.4%	83.2%	15.3%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.3%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.9%	76.7%	17.2%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
No passport held	5.3%	13.5%	-8.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.4%	37.2%	5.2%
Christian	53.8%	46.2%	7.6%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Close Head Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Close Head was 141.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.8% higher than the Bingley Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Close Head has the 14th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bingley Rural and the 459th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

🔎 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 3SH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 10/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Close Head are based on 23 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 Close Head, Thornton, Bradford, BD13 3SH

Estimated Average Property Prices for BD13 3SH

Average Price
£283,102

Semi-Detached
£307,563

Terraced
£170,888

Detached
£544,192

Flats/Maisonettes
£178,103

Other
£143,929

Estimated Average Property Prices for Close Head

Average Price
£321,403

Semi-Detached
£380,986

Terraced
£171,564

Detached
£696,338

Flats/Maisonettes
£197,180

Other
£1,573

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Close HeadStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Close Head, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2025-07-25	£142,396
6 Close Head, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2025-06-13	£157,176
12 Close Head, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£675,000	2024-06-07	£746,053
6 Close Head, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£132,000	2022-03-25	£164,241
6 Close Head, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£82,000	2021-04-30	£105,615

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BD13 3SH

Employment

BD13 3SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3SH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	41
Retired	37
Part-Time Employee	16
Self-Employed	9
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	43
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Manufacturing	35
Construction	30
Education	24
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Financial and insurance activities	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Other	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Transport and storage	10
Information and communication	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Keelham Primary School Well Heads , Denholme Gate BD13 4HH	3out of 4	1,021 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thornton Primary School Thornton Road , Thornton BD13 3NN	3out of 4	1,321 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thornton Primary School Thornton Road , Thornton BD13 3NN	- not rated	1,321 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Denholme Primary School Minorca Mount , Denholme BD13 4AY	- not rated	2,077 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Denholme Primary School Minorca Mount , Denholme BD13 4AY	3out of 4	2,077 yd	Academy converter	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	3,836 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH	3out of 4	3,836 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy Bradford Deanstones Lane , BD13 2AS	3out of 4	3,894 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Queensbury Academy Deanstones Lane , Queensbury BD13 2AS	- not rated	3,902 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Queensbury School Deanstones Lane , Queensbury BD13 2AS	- not rated	3,902 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Royd Mount Middle School Thornton Road , Thornton BD13 3NN	- not rated	1,436 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leaventhorpe Middle School Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD	- not rated	3,510 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hainsworth Moor Middle School Hainsworth Moor Grove , Queensbury BD13 2ND	- not rated	3,842 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Allerton Middle School Garforth Street , Allerton BD15 7HB	- not rated	4,044 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clayton Middle School John Street , Clayton BD14 6AD	- not rated	4,339 yd	Community school	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	4,678 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Whitley AP Academy Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR	3out of 4	4,617 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Calderdale PRU Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR	- not rated	4,617 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chapel Grange School Rhodesway , BD8 0DQ	- not rated	4,693 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Thornton View Road , Clayton BD14 6JX	- not rated	4,789 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE	- not rated	4,804 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The White Horse Inn	Well Heads	136 yd
The Ring O' Bells	212 Hill Top Road	793 yd
Thornton Cricket Club	104a Hill Top Road	1,033 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near BD13 3SH postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	53.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	53.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	53.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	53.8%

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	46.2%

Download Speed

Median download speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	18.55 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	18.55 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	1.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1.32 Mbit/s

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