Saffron Drive, Allerton, Bradford, BD15 7LB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD15 7LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.1%	50.7%	-1.4%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	47.9%	49.3%	1.4%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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	30.2%	28.3%	-1.9%	37.9%	-9.6%
Married: Opposite sex	40%	38.5%	-1.5%	44.2%	-5.7%
Separated	5.1%	4.4%	-0.7%	2.2%	2.2%
Divorced	13%	14.1%	1.1%	9.1%	5.0%
Widowed	11.6%	14.6%	3.0%	6.1%	8.5%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.2%) 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	36.2%	37.9%	1.7%	48.4%	-10.5%
Good health	31.5%	31.3%	-0.2%	33.6%	-2.3%
Fair health	23%	19.1%	-3.9%	12.7%	6.4%
Bad health	8.2%	9.6%	1.4%	4.0%	5.6%
Very bad health	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	1.2%	1.0%

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.

In the area around BD15 7LB this area, 37.4% 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 18.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	47%	37.4%	-9.6%	18.2%	19.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	14.1%	3.4%	9.6%	4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	7.9%	9.7%	1.8%	13.4%	-3.7%
Apprenticeship	6%	4.9%	-1.1%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	9.7%	-1.9%	16.9%	-7.2%
Degree or Similar	8.8%	18.9%	10.1%	33.8%	-14.9%
Other	7.9%	5.3%	-2.6%	2.8%	2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.6%	2.2%	0.6%	3.1%	-0.9%
Pakistani	16.3%	32.7%	16.4%	2.7%	30.0%
Other Asian	5.4%	1.1%	-4.3%	1.6%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	0.9%	0.9%
Mixed Other	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	73.2%	54.4%	-18.8%	81.4%	-27.0%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	7.4%	7.4%	1.6%	5.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.3%	85.7%	-2.6%	83.2%	2.5%
European Union	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	10.9%	13.2%	2.3%	5.6%	7.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.3%	85.7%	-2.6%	83.2%	2.5%
10+ Years	0%	12.5%	12.5%	9.8%	2.7%
5-10 Years	2.3%	1.1%	-1.2%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	2.7%	0.4%	-2.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	6.6%	0.4%	-6.2%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79%	76.7%	2.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
North Africa	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	18.8%	13.5%	5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21%	37.2%	-16.2%
Christian	33.5%	46.2%	-12.7%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Muslim	35.3%	6.5%	28.8%
Not answered	8.8%	6.0%	2.8%

Safety

Is Saffron Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saffron Drive was 226.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% higher than the Clayton and Fairweather Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Saffron Drive has the 16th highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Clayton and Fairweather Green and the 228th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

🔎 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. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in BD15 7LB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 10/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Saffron Drive are based on 59 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 Saffron Drive, Allerton, Bradford, BD15 7LB

Estimated Average Property Prices for BD15 7LB

Average Price
£140,805

Semi-Detached
£152,450

Terraced
£82,579

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Saffron Drive

Average Price
£163,556

Semi-Detached
£166,200

Terraced
£128,286

Detached
£277,771

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Saffron DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
45 Saffron Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-02-19	£174,110
45 Saffron Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2021-07-02	£161,890
37 Saffron Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£95,000	2020-03-16	£140,704
29 Saffron Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2019-04-29	£167,124
45 Saffron Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2018-01-12	£182,317

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BD15 7LB

Employment

BD15 7LB 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.

Economic Activity

Retired	52
Full-Time Employee	45
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Part-Time Employee	23
Looking after home or family	20
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	9
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	24
Manufacturing	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Education	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Construction	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,670 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD	4out of 4	3,288 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT	4out of 4	4,265 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	4,581 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ	3out of 4	4,630 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Allerton Primary School Garforth Street , Allerton BD15 7HB	- not rated	289 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery Garforth Street , Allerton BD15 7HB	- not rated	289 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ley Top Primary School Avenel Road , Allerton BD15 7PQ	2out of 4	327 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	548 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Saffron Drive , Allerton BD15 7NE	- not rated	548 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rhodesway School Oaks Lane , Allerton BD15 7RU	- not rated	1,049 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thornton Grammar School Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH	- not rated	1,473 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH	3out of 4	1,473 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Belle Vue Boys' School Thorn Lane , Haworth Road BD9 6ND	- not rated	2,099 yd	Community school	No	Boys	More About School
Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB	- not rated	2,132 yd	Free schools	No	Girls	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Allerton Middle School Garforth Street , Allerton BD15 7HB	- not rated	289 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leaventhorpe Middle School Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD	- not rated	766 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chellow Dene Middle School Rhodesway , BD8 0DH	- not rated	1,405 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Daisy Hill Middle School Rhodesway , BD8 0DH	- not rated	1,405 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund Campion RC Middle School Rhodesway , Fairweather Green BD8 0DH	- not rated	1,405 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY	- not rated	4,852 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW	- not rated	4,912 yd	Further education	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	1,133 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chapel Grange School Rhodesway , BD8 0DQ	- not rated	1,073 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE	- not rated	1,207 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Temple Bank School Daisy Hill Lane , BD9 6BN	- not rated	1,702 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Jesse Street Pre-Admission Centre Jesse Street , Thornton Road BD8 0JQ	- not rated	1,730 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL	3out of 4	2,103 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Snack Shack	454 Allerton Road	379 yd
Allerton Cafe	109 Saffron Drive	479 yd
Cafe West Healthy Living Centre	Wanstead Crescent	488 yd
Yumburg	Unit 3, 249 Allerton Road	492 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fleece Inn (Bar Only)	452 Allerton Road	379 yd
Allerton Catholic Club (Bar Only)	270 Allerton Road	467 yd
Hope And Anchor Inn (Bar Only)	274 Allerton Road	467 yd
Allerton Conservative Club (Bar Only)	257 Allerton Road	492 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hill Top Fisheries	455 Allerton Road	314 yd
Ali's Desi Catering	334 Allerton Road	401 yd
Hong Kong Takeaway	286 Allerton Road	424 yd
De Niro's	278 Allerton Road	424 yd
Akhi’s	101 Saffron Drive	489 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	247 Allerton Road		492 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Prune Park Recreation Ground IVY LANE	grass pitches	587 yd
Allerton Cricket Club GREENBANK ROAD	grass pitches	669 yd
Ladyhill Park CHAPEL LANE	grass pitches	846 yd
Dixons Allerton Academy (Closed) Oaks Lane	grass pitches	1,047 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	118.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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