Ley Top Lane is in Allerton, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD15 7LT 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 Ley Top Lane, Allerton, Bradford, BD15 7LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD15 7DW, BD15 7DF, BD15 7LU, BD15 7DG, BD15 7LX, BD15 7PA, BD15 7DD, BD15 7PR, BD15 7SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD15 7LT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 BD15 7LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 36.7% | 42.1% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 41.3% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 48.7% | 33.7% | -15.0% | 48.4% | -14.7% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 46.4% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 12.8% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 13.6% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 20.3% | 20.2% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 10.3% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 16.6% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 19% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 23.7% | -4.1% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 8% | 3.6% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 19.7% | 34.1% | 14.4% | 2.7% | 31.4% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 64.3% | 50% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 78% | 81.3% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 10.4% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 81.3% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 14% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 2.4% | -5.9% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 1.2% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 34.5% | 6.5% | 28.0% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ley Top Lane was 244.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.0% higher than the Clayton and Fairweather Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ley Top Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Clayton and Fairweather Green and the 200th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 105.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Ley Top Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2026-01-26 | £79,850 |
| 66 Ley Top Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2025-06-03 | £52,723 |
| 104 Ley Top Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-11-15 | £71,068 |
| 80 Ley Top Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2024-10-14 | £54,076 |
| 48 Ley Top Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2024-09-05 | £43,614 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD15 7LT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,749 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 | 4,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Saffron Drive , Allerton BD15 7NE | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Saffron Drive , Allerton BD15 7NE | - not rated | 240 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ley Top Primary School Avenel Road , Allerton BD15 7PQ | 2out of 4 | 282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Primary School Garforth Street , Allerton BD15 7HB | - not rated | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery Garforth Street , Allerton BD15 7HB | - not rated | 463 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodesway School Oaks Lane , Allerton BD15 7RU | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Grammar School Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Belle Vue Boys' School Thorn Lane , Haworth Road BD9 6ND | - not rated | 2,162 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Middle School Garforth Street , Allerton BD15 7HB | - not rated | 463 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaventhorpe Middle School Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Dene Middle School Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | - not rated | 833 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daisy Hill Middle School Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | - not rated | 833 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion RC Middle School Rhodesway , Fairweather Green BD8 0DH | - not rated | 833 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,285 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 4,870 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,995 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 5,083 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Grange School Rhodesway , BD8 0DQ | - not rated | 530 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 657 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesse Street Pre-Admission Centre Jesse Street , Thornton Road BD8 0JQ | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Bank School Daisy Hill Lane , BD9 6BN | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe West Healthy Living Centre | Wanstead Crescent | 117 yd | |
| Allerton Cafe | 109 Saffron Drive | 191 yd | |
| Yumburg | Unit 3, 249 Allerton Road | 292 yd | |
| Snack Shack | 454 Allerton Road | 936 yd | |
| Kirsty's Kitchen | 1023 Thornton Road | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Conservative Club (Bar Only) | 257 Allerton Road | 293 yd | |
| Allerton Catholic Club (Bar Only) | 270 Allerton Road | 353 yd | |
| Hope And Anchor Inn (Bar Only) | 274 Allerton Road | 353 yd | |
| Fleece Inn (Bar Only) | 452 Allerton Road | 936 yd | |
| Girlington Conservative Social Club | 1007 Thornton Road | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akhi’s | 101 Saffron Drive | 214 yd | |
| Central Fisheries | 352 Allerton Road | 270 yd | |
| Allerton Fisheries | 241 Allerton Road | 293 yd | |
| Kebab Hut | 243-245 Allerton Road | 293 yd | |
| Bosty's | 249 Allerton Road | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 247 Allerton Road | 292 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allerton Cricket Club GREENBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 148 yd |
| Ladyhill Park CHAPEL LANE | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Dixons Allerton Academy (Closed) Oaks Lane | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Dixons Allerton Academy RHODESWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Rhodesway Pool (Closed) Oaks Lane | swimming pool | 577 yd |
| Lower Grange Community Centre CHAFFINCH ROAD | 747 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 | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| 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 | 13.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 13.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.