Beech Grove is in Bingley and in Bradford district. BD16 1AB is located in the Bingley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beech Grove, Bingley, BD16 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD16 1AD, BD16 1DP, BD16 1EJ, BD16 1AE, BD16 1DR, BD16 1EL, BD16 1EN, BD16 2NH, BD16 1AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD16 1AB is primarily male, with 56.8% of the population 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 | 52.7% | 43.2% | -9.5% | 51.0% | -7.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 56.8% | 9.5% | 49.0% | 7.8% |
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 BD16 1AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 37.2% | 53.3% | 16.1% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 23.3% | -12.9% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 16.2% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 40.9% | 43.6% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 42% | 35.2% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 22.4% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 12.9% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 16.2% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 15.7% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 26.7% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 85.2% | 85.4% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Arab | 8.3% | 0% | -8.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 91.2% | 5.6% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 2.9% | -8.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 91.2% | 7.1% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 1.1% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Grove was 144.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% higher than the Bingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beech Grove has the 13th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley and the 461st highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Beech Grove, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-05-10 | £276,171 |
| 2 Beech Grove, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2007-06-22 | £285,567 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | 3out of 4 | 4,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Park Primary Ash Terrace , Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16 1HB | 3out of 4 | 131 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School Church Street , BD16 2PP | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery Mornington Road , BD16 4JS | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Crownest Road , BD16 4HQ | - not rated | 814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldwick Primary School Warren Lane , Gilstead BD16 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 1out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 3,560 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Lane Park School & Nursery Lady Lane , BD16 4AP | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 3,686 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 3,846 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 1out of 4 | 3,886 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 5,026 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crusty Cob Cafe | 36 Leonard Street | 234 yd | |
| Bingley Tea Room | Unit 7a, Five Rise Shopping Centre, Main Street | 304 yd | |
| Radish at Aire Valley Court | Beech Street | 314 yd | |
| Subway | 151 Main Street | 325 yd | |
| Tarquins Tea Rooms | Myrtle Park, Myrtle Grove | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star (Bar Only) | 26 York Street | 243 yd | |
| Myrtle Grove | 141 Main Street | 341 yd | |
| The Harvester | 14 Chapel Lane | 387 yd | |
| Chapter 2 Cocktail and Wine Bar | 11a Chapel Lane | 417 yd | |
| The Library Tap (Bar Only) | Main Street | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Milano | 22 Ashfield Terrace, Bradford Road | 140 yd | |
| Scoffs | 16 Ashfield Terrace, Bradford Road | 140 yd | |
| Kurt's of Bingley | 10 Ashfield Terrace, Bradford Road | 140 yd | |
| Peking City | 14 Ashfield Terrace, Bradford Road | 140 yd | |
| Spicy Hut | 48 Leonard Street | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | Unit 6, Five Rise Shopping Centre, Main Street | 322 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-2 Keighley Road | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity All Saints Church Of England Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Bingley Congregationals Cricket Club SOUTHLANDS GROVE | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Bingley Swimming Pool MYRTLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 437 yd |
| Flacks Fit 24 ARDEN HOUSE ARDEN HOUSE WELLINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Club M (Closed) Arden House Arden House Wellington Street | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Myrtle Park MYRTLE PARK MYRTLE PARK MYRTLE GROVE | tennis courts | 487 yd |
| Myrtle Park Juniors Fc TEMPLAR COTTAGE TEMPLAR COTTAGE BECKFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Beckfoot And Bingley Tennis Club BECKFOOT TENNIS CLUB BECKFOOT TENNIS CLUB BECKFOOT LANE | tennis courts | 558 yd |
| Beckfoot And Hazelbeck School HAZELBECK SPECIAL SCHOOL HAZELBECK SPECIAL SCHOOL WAGON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 689 yd |
| Shipley Golf Club BECKFOOT LANE | golf | 759 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.