Bradford Road is in Bingley and in Bradford district. BD16 1AH 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 Bradford Road, Bingley, BD16 1AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD16 2NH, BD16 1YA, BD16 2QP, BD16 1AD, BD16 1AE, BD16 1HW, BD16 2QN, BD16 1HQ, BD16 1AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD16 1AH 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 1AH, 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 Bradford Road 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.
Bradford Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Station Bradford Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2024-04-19 | £1,694,494 |
| Police Station Bradford Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2023-03-03 | £1,253,038 |
| Police Station Bradford Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £351,190 | 2018-06-08 | £455,342 |
| 181 Bradford Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2003-07-03 | £149,067 |
| 179 Bradford Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2003-07-02 | £307,077 |
| 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 | 3,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | 3out of 4 | 4,754 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 | 224 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School Church Street , BD16 2PP | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery Mornington Road , BD16 4JS | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Crownest Road , BD16 4HQ | - not rated | 754 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldwick Primary School Warren Lane , Gilstead BD16 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,501 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 | 761 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 1out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 3,559 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 | 3,598 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 | 1,803 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 3,725 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 3,950 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 1out of 4 | 3,987 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 5,068 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 | 195 yd | |
| Bingley Tea Room | Unit 7a, Five Rise Shopping Centre, Main Street | 207 yd | |
| Subway | 151 Main Street | 232 yd | |
| Radish at Aire Valley Court | Beech Street | 374 yd | |
| The Loft | 127 Main Street | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star (Bar Only) | 26 York Street | 145 yd | |
| Myrtle Grove | 141 Main Street | 249 yd | |
| The Harvester | 14 Chapel Lane | 290 yd | |
| Chapter 2 Cocktail and Wine Bar | 11a Chapel Lane | 317 yd | |
| The Library Tap (Bar Only) | Main Street | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John’s | Unit 1c, 157 Main Street | 191 yd | |
| Spicy Hut | 48 Leonard Street | 195 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 8a, Five Rise Shopping Centre, Main Street | 226 yd | |
| Pizza Milano | 22 Ashfield Terrace, Bradford Road | 257 yd | |
| Scoffs | 16 Ashfield Terrace, Bradford Road | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | Unit 6, Five Rise Shopping Centre, Main Street | 226 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-2 Keighley Road | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity All Saints Church Of England Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Flacks Fit 24 ARDEN HOUSE ARDEN HOUSE WELLINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 348 yd |
| Bingley Swimming Pool MYRTLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 374 yd |
| Club M (Closed) Arden House Arden House Wellington Street | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Myrtle Park MYRTLE PARK MYRTLE PARK MYRTLE GROVE | tennis courts | 496 yd |
| Bingley Congregationals Cricket Club SOUTHLANDS GROVE | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Myrtle Park Juniors Fc TEMPLAR COTTAGE TEMPLAR COTTAGE BECKFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Beckfoot And Bingley Tennis Club BECKFOOT TENNIS CLUB BECKFOOT TENNIS CLUB BECKFOOT LANE | tennis courts | 658 yd |
| Beckfoot And Hazelbeck School HAZELBECK SPECIAL SCHOOL HAZELBECK SPECIAL SCHOOL WAGON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 779 yd |
| Shipley Golf Club BECKFOOT LANE | golf | 875 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.