Foster Square is in Denholme, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD13 4DU is located in the Bingley Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foster Square, Denholme, Bradford, BD13 4DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD13 4DR, BD13 4DT, BD13 4NJ, BD13 4DP, BD13 4NN, BD13 4DW, BD13 4DZ, BD13 4NP, BD13 4DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD13 4DU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 47% | 48.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 53% | 51.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 4DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 37.3% | 45.1% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 35.6% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 11% | 10.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 50.9% | 46.6% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 14.1% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 18.8% | 14.6% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 9.5% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 16% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 22% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 28.1% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.8% | 90.1% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 96.1% | 95.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 95.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foster Square was 136.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% higher than the Bingley Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foster Square has the 15th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bingley Rural and the 494th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Foster Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-09-23 | £94,530 |
| 5 Foster Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-03-24 | £118,723 |
| 2 Foster Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2020-12-18 | £128,407 |
| 2 Foster Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-08-21 | £140,639 |
| 1 Foster Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2017-11-30 | £116,794 |
BD13 4DU 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 | 196 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 55 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denholme Primary School Minorca Mount , Denholme BD13 4AY | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelham Primary School Well Heads , Denholme Gate BD13 4HH | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cullingworth Village Primary School New School Lane , Off Halifax Road BD13 5DA | 3out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Primary School Thornton Road , Thornton BD13 3NN | 2out of 4 | 3,487 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxenhope CofE Primary School Cross Lane , Oxenhope BD22 9LH | 3out of 4 | 3,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD | 3out of 4 | 3,443 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denholme Community Centre | Mechanics Institute, Main Road | 529 yd | |
| Emily's Eatery | Unit 8, Denholme Business Centre, Halifax Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Hotel (Bar Only) | Main Road | 485 yd | |
| Denholme Conservative Club | Valley Heights | 725 yd | |
| New Inn (Bar Only) | Keighley Road | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lin Wah Chinese Takeaway | 8 Station Road | 454 yd | |
| Denholme Fisheries | 36 Main Road | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op | School Street | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denholme Mechanics Institute MECHANICS INSTITUTE MECHANICS INSTITUTE MAIN ROAD | 527 yd | |
| Foster Park Foster Park Road | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Denholme Cricket Club DENHOLME CRICKET CLUB DENHOLME CRICKET CLUB KEIGHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 934 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.