Chelwood Drive is in Allerton, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD15 7YD 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 Chelwood Drive, Allerton, Bradford, BD15 7YD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD15 7UA, BD15 7YA, BD15 7WN, BD15 7YR, BD15 7UF, BD15 7TD, BD15 7WP, BD15 7SU, BD15 7UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD15 7YD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD15 7YD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.7% | 35.4% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 53.2% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 54.9% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 31.3% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 22.2% | 17.3% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 18.1% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 12.8% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 33.7% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.3% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.1% 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 | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.4% | 19.8% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 17.1% |
| Other Asian | 12.6% | 15.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 13.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 61.1% | 47.1% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -34.3% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 6.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 63.9% 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 | 77% | 63.9% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 13.8% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.4% | 20.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 14.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 64.2% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 27.4% | 26.9% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 1.7% | -10.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0.6% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 9% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.2% | 37.2% | -20.0% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 26% | 6.5% | 19.5% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chelwood Drive was 115.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.2% higher than the Bingley Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chelwood Drive has the 21st highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bingley Rural and the 591st highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Chelwood Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-09-12 | £102,992 |
| 29 Chelwood Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-05-01 | £170,140 |
| 35 Chelwood Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2024-12-20 | £150,259 |
| 7 Chelwood Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2024-05-10 | £143,193 |
| 62 Chelwood Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-12-04 | £129,403 |
BD15 7YD 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 | 173 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 78 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Education | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,525 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 | 4,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church Primary School Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD | - not rated | 45 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy At St. James Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD | 3out of 4 | 45 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Saffron Drive , Allerton BD15 7NE | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Saffron Drive , Allerton BD15 7NE | - not rated | 527 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ley Top Primary School Avenel Road , Allerton BD15 7PQ | 2out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Grammar School Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | - not rated | 768 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhodesway School Oaks Lane , Allerton BD15 7RU | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 2,334 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Belle Vue Boys' School Thorn Lane , Haworth Road BD9 6ND | - not rated | 2,817 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaventhorpe Middle School Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD | - not rated | 3 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Middle School Garforth Street , Allerton BD15 7HB | - not rated | 948 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Dene Middle School Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daisy Hill Middle School Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion RC Middle School Rhodesway , Fairweather Green BD8 0DH | - not rated | 1,278 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 | 4,727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 5,413 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 5,427 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 | 1,177 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 | 1,217 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesse Street Pre-Admission Centre Jesse Street , Thornton Road BD8 0JQ | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Bank School Daisy Hill Lane , BD9 6BN | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 2,334 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Cafe | 109 Saffron Drive | 584 yd | |
| Cafe West Healthy Living Centre | Wanstead Crescent | 666 yd | |
| Da Rocchio | 1519 Thornton Road | 766 yd | |
| Yumburg | Unit 3, 249 Allerton Road | 970 yd | |
| Snack Shack | 454 Allerton Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Tyke | Thornton Road | 718 yd | |
| Allerton Conservative Club (Bar Only) | 257 Allerton Road | 970 yd | |
| Allerton Catholic Club (Bar Only) | 270 Allerton Road | 1,000 yd | |
| Hope And Anchor Inn (Bar Only) | 274 Allerton Road | 1,000 yd | |
| Fleece Inn (Bar Only) | 452 Allerton Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bell-a-Pizza | 41 Bracewell Avenue | 150 yd | |
| Akhi’s | 101 Saffron Drive | 558 yd | |
| Allerton Steakhouse & Pizza Bar | 8 The Square | 910 yd | |
| Allerton Fisheries | 241 Allerton Road | 970 yd | |
| Kebab Hut | 243-245 Allerton Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 247 Allerton Road | 970 yd | |
| Tesco | Thornton Road | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Grange Community Centre CHAFFINCH ROAD | 702 yd | |
| Thornton Recreation Centre LEAVENTHORPE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Allerton Cricket Club GREENBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Ladyhill Park CHAPEL LANE | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Dixons Allerton Academy (Closed) Oaks Lane | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Rhodesway Pool (Closed) Oaks Lane | swimming pool | 1,080 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.