Thornton Road is in Denholme, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD13 4HQ 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 Thornton Road, Denholme, Bradford, BD13 4HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD13 4HN, BD13 4HH, BD13 4HL, BD13 3SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD13 4HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 48.3% | 48% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 32.8% | 33.8% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 45.1% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 14.3% | 6.6% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.3% | 45.3% | -11.0% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 34.4% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 17.9% | 14.8% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 15.9% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.1% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16.7% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 33% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.8% | 94.7% | 5.9% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 93.7% | 96.3% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 0.9% | -3.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 96.3% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornton Road was 85.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.5% higher than the Bingley Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornton Road has the 37th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bingley Rural and the 728th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1193 - 1195 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2023-05-23 | £106,389 |
| 1189 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-04-17 | £287,838 |
| 1366 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-11-14 | £301,643 |
| 1193 - 1195 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-08-04 | £107,359 |
| 1364 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-02-11 | £355,000 |
BD13 4HQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keelham Primary School Well Heads , Denholme Gate BD13 4HH | 3out of 4 | 109 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Primary School Thornton Road , Thornton BD13 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Primary School Thornton Road , Thornton BD13 3NN | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denholme Primary School Minorca Mount , Denholme BD13 4AY | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denholme Primary School Minorca Mount , Denholme BD13 4AY | 3out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Senior School Holdsworth Road , Holmfield HX2 9TD | - not rated | 3,798 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic High School Holdsworth Road , Holmfield HX2 9TH | - not rated | 3,821 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmfield High School Holdsworth Road , Holmfield HX2 9SY | - not rated | 3,827 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | - not rated | 3,872 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | 3out of 4 | 3,872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,218 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hainsworth Moor Middle School Hainsworth Moor Grove , Queensbury BD13 2ND | - not rated | 3,711 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaventhorpe Middle School Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD | - not rated | 4,392 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Middle School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD | - not rated | 4,874 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Middle School John Street , Clayton BD14 6AD | - not rated | 4,957 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitley AP Academy Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR | 3out of 4 | 3,944 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale PRU Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR | - not rated | 3,944 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School Old Hall , Moor End HX2 0TX | - not rated | 5,136 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Thornton View Road , Clayton BD14 6JX | - not rated | 5,345 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily's Eatery | Unit 8, Denholme Business Centre, Halifax Road | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Inn | Well Heads | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denholme Clough Cricket Club (Closed) PAVILION FARM PAVILION FARM HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 554 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.