Ollerdale Avenue is in Allerton, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD15 9BQ 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 Ollerdale Avenue, Allerton, Bradford, BD15 9BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD15 9AR, BD15 9BE, BD15 9BT, BD15 9BS, BD15 9JJ, BD15 9AN, BD15 9BW, BD15 9DA, BD15 9JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD15 9BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 49% | 47.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51% | 52.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 9BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 24.9% | 28.3% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 59.6% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 44.1% | 45.2% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 32.5% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 17.9% | 19.4% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 10.9% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 17.9% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 12.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 32.4% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 25.9% | 45.7% | 19.8% | 2.7% | 43.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 66.7% | 44% | -22.7% | 81.4% | -37.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 87.9% | 83.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 13.5% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 82.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 0.9% | -9.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.1% | 37.2% | -20.1% |
| Christian | 25.7% | 46.2% | -20.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 40.4% | 6.5% | 33.9% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 13.6% | 6.0% | 7.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ollerdale Avenue was 28.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.0% lower than the Clayton and Fairweather Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ollerdale Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Clayton and Fairweather Green and the 157th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ollerdale Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2012-10-05 | £315,319 |
| 6 Ollerdale Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £227,700 | 2010-06-10 | £359,318 |
BD15 9BQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BD15 9BQ 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 5,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Primary School Cottingley Road , Allerton BD15 9JU | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery Garforth Street , Allerton BD15 7HB | 2out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ley Top Primary School Avenel Road , Allerton BD15 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Saffron Drive , Allerton BD15 7NE | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Heaton Primary Haworth Road , BD9 6LL | 2out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 1out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | 2out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,458 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 4,552 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 | 2,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 1out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 3,755 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prism Independent School Walker Drive , Girlington BD8 9ES | - not rated | 4,077 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 804 yd | |
| The Watering Can Tea Room | Carlton Nurseries, Cottingley Moor Road | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Cricket Club | Cottingley Road | 367 yd | |
| The Victoria Hotel | 8 Cottingley Road | 367 yd | |
| Fleece Inn (Bar Only) | 452 Allerton Road | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Top Fisheries | 455 Allerton Road | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Park COTTINGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Prune Park Recreation Ground IVY LANE | grass pitches | 686 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.