Narrow Lane is in Harden, Bingley and in Bradford district. BD16 1HX is located in the Bingley Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Narrow Lane, Harden, Bingley, BD16 1HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD16 1JB, BD16 1JG, BD16 1HY, BD16 1HZ, BD16 1JD, BD16 1JE, BD16 1JA, BD16 1LL, BD16 1JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD16 1HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 BD16 1HX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69% 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 | 13.3% | 15.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71% | 69% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 24.8% |
| Separated | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 11.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 | 44.3% | 47.6% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 35.5% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 BD16 1HX this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 8.8% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 9.8% | -9.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 16.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 46.7% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.6% | 95.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 96.9% | 94.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 67.8% | 46.2% | 21.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Narrow Lane was 21.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% lower than the Bingley Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Narrow Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bingley Rural and the 106th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Narrow Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2025-02-28 | £1,002,327 |
| 12 Narrow Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2024-08-30 | £397,318 |
| 21 Narrow Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-07-08 | £514,854 |
| 4 Narrow Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2020-12-14 | £489,960 |
| 9 Narrow Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2020-07-29 | £648,199 |
BD16 1HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 BD16 1HX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 134 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | - not rated | 4,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 5,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harden Primary School Long Lane , Harden BD16 1LJ | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harden Primary School Long Lane , Harden BD16 1LJ | - not rated | 400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilsden Primary School Tweedy Street , Wilsden BD15 0AE | 3out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilsden Primary School Tweedy Street , Wilsden BD15 0AE | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myrtle Park Primary Ash Terrace , BD16 1HB | 2out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD | 1out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD | - not rated | 2,351 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 2,474 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Middle School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD | - not rated | 2,351 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryshworth Middle School Morton Lane , Crossflatts BD16 2EP | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swire Smith Middle School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | - not rated | 3,294 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Manor RC Middle School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 3,517 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoney Lee Middle School Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY | - not rated | 3,620 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley College Cavendish Street , BD21 3DF | - not rated | 4,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Lane Park School & Nursery Lady Lane , BD16 4AP | - not rated | 3,636 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Gables 2 New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 4,167 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Gables 2 New Close Road , Nab Wood BD18 4HX | - not rated | 4,508 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Branshaw School Oakworth Road , BD21 1QX | - not rated | 4,746 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbank Nurseries | Harden Road | 400 yd | |
| The Godburger | Golden Fleece, 38 Long Lane | 446 yd | |
| The Yorkshire Treats Company | Waters Edge, Keighley Road | 482 yd | |
| Bingley Garden Centre | Harden Lane | 561 yd | |
| The Ivy Kitchen | Keighley Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harden Cricket Club | Harden Road | 231 yd | |
| The Golden Fleece | 38 Long Lane | 446 yd | |
| The Malt | Wilsden Road | 561 yd | |
| St Ives Golf Club - (Bar Only) | St Ives Estate, Keighley Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harden Spice | 4 Wilsden Road | 302 yd | |
| Harden Fisheries | Keighley Road | 483 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harden Cricket Club HARDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Harden Rec Ground (Wilsden Junior Afc) Cuckoo's Nest Cuckoo's Nest St. Ives | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Bingley St Ives Golf Club ST. IVES ESTATE | golf | 1,051 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.