Beck Bridge Lane is in Allerton, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD15 8HE is located in the Thornton and Allerton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 2017-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beck Bridge Lane, Allerton, Bradford, BD15 8HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD15 8HF, BD15 8HD, BD15 8HG, BD15 8HL, BD15 7TB, BD15 8HB, BD15 7UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD15 8HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.1% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.9% | -1.0% | 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 area around BD15 8HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 35.7% | 43.3% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 46.4% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 41.8% | 55.9% | 14.1% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 31.7% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 8.2% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 27.1% | 13.5% | -13.6% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 7.8% | -12.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 13.7% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 3.8% | -3.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.4% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 42.8% | 23.2% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.5% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% | 26.5% | 21.3% | 2.7% | 23.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 82% | 54.5% | -27.5% | 81.4% | -26.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 90.9% | 81.6% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 10% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 81.9% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 12.8% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 33.5% | 6.5% | 27.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beck Bridge Lane was 94.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.7% lower than the Clayton and Fairweather Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beck Bridge Lane has the 55th highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Clayton and Fairweather Green and the 735th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Beck Bridge Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2026-02-27 | £210,000 |
| 52 Beck Bridge Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2026-02-27 | £165,000 |
| 34 Beck Bridge Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-12-19 | £243,252 |
| 46 Beck Bridge Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-12-19 | £210,000 |
| 80 Beck Bridge Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2025-01-24 | £237,931 |
BD15 8HE 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 | 212 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,919 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 | 4,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 5,319 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 | 616 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy At St. James Chelwood Drive , Allerton BD15 7YD | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ley Top Primary School Avenel Road , Allerton BD15 7PQ | 2out of 4 | 824 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 | 900 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Saffron Drive , Allerton BD15 7NE | - not rated | 900 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,288 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhodesway School Oaks Lane , Allerton BD15 7RU | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 2,735 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Belle Vue Boys' School Thorn Lane , Haworth Road BD9 6ND | - not rated | 2,790 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 | 569 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Middle School Garforth Street , Allerton BD15 7HB | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Dene Middle School Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daisy Hill Middle School Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion RC Middle School Rhodesway , Fairweather Green BD8 0DH | - not rated | 1,785 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 | 5,265 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,615 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 | 1,614 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesse Street Pre-Admission Centre Jesse Street , Thornton Road BD8 0JQ | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Bank School Daisy Hill Lane , BD9 6BN | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 2,735 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snack Shack | 454 Allerton Road | 817 yd | |
| Allerton Cafe | 109 Saffron Drive | 905 yd | |
| Cafe West Healthy Living Centre | Wanstead Crescent | 973 yd | |
| Da Rocchio | 1519 Thornton Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleece Inn (Bar Only) | 452 Allerton Road | 817 yd | |
| The New Tyke | Thornton Road | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bell-a-Pizza | 41 Bracewell Avenue | 444 yd | |
| Hill Top Fisheries | 455 Allerton Road | 808 yd | |
| Akhi’s | 101 Saffron Drive | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Thornton Road | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prune Park Recreation Ground IVY LANE | grass pitches | 826 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.