The Narrows, Harden, Bingley, BD16 1HY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD16 1HY 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%

Partnership Status

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 1HY 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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 1HY 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is The Narrows Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Narrows was 36.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.0% lower than the Bingley Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Narrows has the 15th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bingley Rural and the 246th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BD16 1HY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Narrows are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bradford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Narrows, Harden, Bingley, BD16 1HY

Estimated Average Property Prices for BD16 1HY

Average Price
£474,406

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£474,406

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Narrows

Average Price
£515,377

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£515,377

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The NarrowsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 The Narrows, Bingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2023-01-27	£534,240
5 The Narrows, Bingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2022-12-16	£460,973
11 The Narrows, Bingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2018-07-20	£504,617
2 The Narrows, Bingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£416,500	2018-03-20	£623,071
4 The Narrows, Bingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£337,500	2017-12-15	£487,208

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BD16 1HY

Employment

BD16 1HY 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 1HY 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW	- not rated	4,126 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ	3out of 4	5,000 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harden Primary School Long Lane , Harden BD16 1LJ	3out of 4	534 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harden Primary School Long Lane , Harden BD16 1LJ	- not rated	534 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wilsden Primary School Tweedy Street , Wilsden BD15 0AE	3out of 4	1,908 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wilsden Primary School Tweedy Street , Wilsden BD15 0AE	- not rated	1,908 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Myrtle Park Primary Ash Terrace , BD16 1HB	2out of 4	2,086 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkside School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD	1out of 4	2,428 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkside School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD	- not rated	2,428 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS	3out of 4	2,433 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE	- not rated	2,588 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE	- not rated	2,588 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkside Middle School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD	- not rated	2,428 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ryshworth Middle School Morton Lane , Crossflatts BD16 2EP	- not rated	3,267 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cottingley Manor RC Middle School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ	- not rated	3,382 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Swire Smith Middle School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU	- not rated	3,403 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stoney Lee Middle School Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY	- not rated	3,486 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Keighley College Cavendish Street , BD21 3DF	- not rated	4,798 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE	4out of 4	2,694 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lady Lane Park School & Nursery Lady Lane , BD16 4AP	- not rated	3,576 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Gables 2 New Close Road , BD18 4AB	- not rated	4,033 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Old Gables 2 New Close Road , Nab Wood BD18 4HX	- not rated	4,373 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL	3out of 4	4,780 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Woodbank Nurseries	Harden Road	301 yd
Bingley Garden Centre	Harden Lane	527 yd
The Godburger	Golden Fleece, 38 Long Lane	581 yd
The Yorkshire Treats Company	Waters Edge, Keighley Road	607 yd
The Ivy Kitchen	Keighley Road	1,028 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harden Cricket Club	Harden Road	273 yd
The Malt	Wilsden Road	527 yd
The Golden Fleece	38 Long Lane	580 yd
St Ives Golf Club - (Bar Only)	St Ives Estate, Keighley Road	1,028 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Harden Spice	4 Wilsden Road		434 yd
Harden Fisheries	Keighley Road		609 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Harden Cricket Club HARDEN ROAD	grass pitches	320 yd
Harden Rec Ground (Wilsden Junior Afc) Cuckoo's Nest Cuckoo's Nest St. Ives	grass pitches	550 yd
Bingley St Ives Golf Club ST. IVES ESTATE	golf	1,045 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	35.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	36 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	43.07 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	43.07 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.