March Cote Lane is in Bingley and in Bradford district. BD16 1TA 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 March Cote Lane, Bingley, BD16 1TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD16 1PU, BD16 1TD, BD16 1PX, BD16 1PT, BD16 1TE, BD16 1RX, BD16 1WF, BD16 1WG, BD16 1QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD16 1TA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 53% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 51% | 47% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 32.5% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 42% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 13.3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 8.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 39.9% | 36.7% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 38% | 36.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 17.1% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 8.5% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 33.3% | 25% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 8.6% | 1.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11.3% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 27.3% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 10.2% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 86.4% | 84.1% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 94.2% | 94.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 94.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around March Cote Lane was 35.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.3% lower than the Bingley Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
March Cote Lane has the 17th 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 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 March Cote Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2025-10-15 | £170,825 |
| 12B March Cote Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-06-30 | £98,845 |
| 15 March Cote Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-03-12 | £173,227 |
| 25 March Cote Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-10-10 | £199,379 |
| 37 March Cote Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,100 | 2024-08-09 | £193,204 |
BD16 1TA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre Washington Street , Girlington BD8 9QW | 4out of 4 | 4,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 5,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottingley Village Primary School Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Village Primary School Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Primary School Cottingley Road , Allerton BD15 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Primary School Haworth Road , BD9 6LL | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Heaton Primary Haworth Road , BD9 6LL | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aire Valley School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 753 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Samuel Lister Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 753 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoney Lee Middle School Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Manor RC Middle School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 668 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nab Wood Middle School New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Middle School Haworth Road , Heaton BD9 6LL | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Middle School Garforth Street , Allerton BD15 7HB | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 2,998 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 | 2out of 4 | 3,585 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Gables 2 New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Gables 2 New Close Road , Nab Wood BD18 4HX | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottingley Diner | 6 The Parade | 294 yd | |
| Cottingley Town Hall Drop In | Cottingley Town Hall Church And Community Centre, Main Street | 384 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | Cottingley Cornerstone Centre, Littlelands | 417 yd | |
| Nuffield Health - Nursery & Cafe | Cottingley New Road | 668 yd | |
| The Watering Can Tea Room | Carlton Nurseries, Cottingley Moor Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottingley Conservative Club | 3-11 Smith Street | 288 yd | |
| Throstles Nest (Bar Only) | Airedale Avenue | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parade Fisheries Cottingley | 4b The Parade | 290 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 9 The Parade | 294 yd | |
| Anmol Take Away | 8 The Parade | 294 yd | |
| Beckside Fisheries | 1 Main Street | 412 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cottingley Rec Ground Manor Road | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Cottingley Village Primary School COTTINGLEY MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Cottingley) COTTINGLEY MANOR COTTINGLEY MANOR COTTINGLEY NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Cottingley Manor Cottingley New Road | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Samuel Lister Academy (Closed) Cottingley New Road | grass pitches, squash courts | 797 yd |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy COTTINGLEY NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 803 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.