Oaks Drive is in Allerton, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD15 7RY is located in the Clayton and Fairweather Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oaks Drive, Allerton, Bradford, BD15 7RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD15 7RT, BD15 7SB, BD8 0PL, BD8 0PH, BD15 7SA, BD8 0NU, BD8 0PQ, BD8 0PJ, BD8 0NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD15 7RY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48.5% | 49.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 36.8% | 35.4% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 46.8% | 6.7% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 1.9% | -6.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 12.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 41.7% | 39.4% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 38% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 13% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 7RY this area, 30.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 30.8% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 12.2% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 24% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.4% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.5% 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 | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 22% | 38.5% | 16.5% | 2.7% | 35.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 59.5% | 35.5% | -24.0% | 81.4% | -45.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 72% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 72% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 19.6% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 14.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 72% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 21.5% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 1.4% | -6.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 1.4% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 48.5% | 6.5% | 42.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oaks Drive was 171.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.0% higher than the Clayton and Fairweather Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oaks Drive has the 26th highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Clayton and Fairweather Green and the 369th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oaks Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2013-01-18 | £215,032 |
| 2 Oaks Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2011-11-29 | £237,946 |
| 10 Oaks Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2011-07-26 | £210,098 |
| 6 Oaks Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2011-04-06 | £189,180 |
| 12 Oaks Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,500 | 2006-09-22 | £242,182 |
BD15 7RY 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Other | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,572 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 | 3,683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,103 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 Saffron Drive , Allerton BD15 7NE | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ley Top Primary School Avenel Road , Allerton BD15 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy At St. James Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD | 1out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery Garforth Street , Allerton BD15 7HB | 2out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossley Hall Primary School Thornton Road , BD8 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | 2out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,015 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,723 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,777 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 5,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 1out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prism Independent School Walker Drive , Girlington BD8 9ES | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Thornton View Road , Clayton BD14 6JX | - not rated | 2,534 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe West Healthy Living Centre | Wanstead Crescent | 515 yd | |
| Allerton Cafe | 109 Saffron Drive | 535 yd | |
| Kirsty's Kitchen | 1023 Thornton Road | 580 yd | |
| Yumburg | Unit 3, 249 Allerton Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girlington Conservative Social Club | 1007 Thornton Road | 580 yd | |
| Allerton Conservative Club (Bar Only) | 257 Allerton Road | 697 yd | |
| Allerton Catholic Club (Bar Only) | 270 Allerton Road | 763 yd | |
| Hope And Anchor Inn (Bar Only) | 274 Allerton Road | 763 yd | |
| Fairweather Green Working Mens Club | 211 Thornton Old Road | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Steakhouse & Pizza Bar | 8 The Square | 281 yd | |
| Akhi’s | 101 Saffron Drive | 536 yd | |
| Central Fisheries | 352 Allerton Road | 539 yd | |
| Maxim | 1011 Thornton Road | 580 yd | |
| Leaventhorpe Fisheries | 1015 Thornton Road | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 247 Allerton Road | 697 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dixons Allerton Academy (Closed) Oaks Lane | grass pitches | 152 yd |
| Rhodesway Pool (Closed) Oaks Lane | swimming pool | 184 yd |
| Dixons Allerton Academy RHODESWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 283 yd |
| Ladyhill Park CHAPEL LANE | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Allerton Cricket Club GREENBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Lower Grange Community Centre CHAFFINCH ROAD | 472 yd | |
| Green Top Street Recreation Ground SUNNINGDALE | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Thornton Recreation Centre LEAVENTHORPE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Munby Street Recreation Ground LUND STREET | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 275 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.