Willow Bank Close is in Allerton, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD15 7YL is located in the Thornton and Allerton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 2004-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Bank Close, Allerton, Bradford, BD15 7YL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD15 7YS, BD8 0QE, BD15 7YT, BD8 0PW, BD8 0PN, BD8 0RE, BD15 7YZ, BD8 0QD, BD8 0RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD15 7YL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 55.9% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 44.1% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 | 25.6% | 26.3% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 39% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 15% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 15.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
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 (65%) 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 | 29.4% | 34.7% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 30.3% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 23% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 10% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 7YL this area, 44.2% 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.9% | 44.2% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 26.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 11.8% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 12.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 17.1% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% 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 | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 16.4% | 21.7% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 19.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 68.3% | 66% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 83.1% | 80.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 11.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 80.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 14.4% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.5% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Muslim | 25.7% | 6.5% | 19.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Bank Close was 158.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.5% higher than the Bingley Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Bank Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bingley Rural and the 385th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Willow Bank Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-02-02 | £133,170 |
| 17 Willow Bank Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-12-13 | £121,549 |
| 21 Willow Bank Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2021-10-15 | £136,742 |
| 9 Willow Bank Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-07-06 | £114,490 |
| 11 Willow Bank Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2013-01-11 | £201,260 |
BD15 7YL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BD15 7YL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 134 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,140 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 | 3,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,478 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 | 457 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy At St. James Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD | 3out of 4 | 457 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 | 492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Saffron Drive , Allerton BD15 7NE | - not rated | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ley Top Primary School Avenel Road , Allerton BD15 7PQ | 2out of 4 | 707 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 | 544 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhodesway School Oaks Lane , Allerton BD15 7RU | - not rated | 679 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 503 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Dene Middle School Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | - not rated | 827 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daisy Hill Middle School Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | - not rated | 827 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion RC Middle School Rhodesway , Fairweather Green BD8 0DH | - not rated | 827 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Middle School Garforth Street , Allerton BD15 7HB | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Community 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 | 4,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,913 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,930 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 | 821 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 | 912 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 969 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesse Street Pre-Admission Centre Jesse Street , Thornton Road BD8 0JQ | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Bank School Daisy Hill Lane , BD9 6BN | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 1,962 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 | 581 yd | |
| Cafe West Healthy Living Centre | Wanstead Crescent | 632 yd | |
| Kirsty's Kitchen | 1023 Thornton Road | 753 yd | |
| Da Rocchio | 1519 Thornton Road | 925 yd | |
| Yumburg | Unit 3, 249 Allerton Road | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girlington Conservative Social Club | 1007 Thornton Road | 753 yd | |
| The New Tyke | Thornton Road | 922 yd | |
| Allerton Conservative Club (Bar Only) | 257 Allerton Road | 952 yd | |
| Allerton Catholic Club (Bar Only) | 270 Allerton Road | 1,007 yd | |
| Hope And Anchor Inn (Bar Only) | 274 Allerton Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Steakhouse & Pizza Bar | 8 The Square | 431 yd | |
| Akhi’s | 101 Saffron Drive | 558 yd | |
| Cafe Bell-a-Pizza | 41 Bracewell Avenue | 623 yd | |
| Maxim | 1011 Thornton Road | 753 yd | |
| Leaventhorpe Fisheries | 1015 Thornton Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 247 Allerton Road | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Grange Community Centre CHAFFINCH ROAD | 202 yd | |
| Thornton Recreation Centre LEAVENTHORPE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Dixons Allerton Academy (Closed) Oaks Lane | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Rhodesway Pool (Closed) Oaks Lane | swimming pool | 681 yd |
| Allerton Cricket Club GREENBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Ladyhill Park CHAPEL LANE | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Dixons Allerton Academy RHODESWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 805 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 227.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 227.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 36.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.