The Drive is in Bingley and in Bradford district. BD16 2AS is located in the Bingley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 2012-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Drive, Bingley, BD16 2AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD16 2AY, BD16 2EX, BD16 2EZ, BD16 3HW, BD16 2BN, BD16 2AN, BD16 2EU, BD16 2AJ, BD16 3FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD16 2AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 40.7% | 39.6% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 39.9% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 40.8% | 48.3% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 33.4% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.3% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 26.6% | 20.2% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.6% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 14.2% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 18.2% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 29.5% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.9% | 92.5% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 96.7% | 94.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Drive was 72.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.6% lower than the Bingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Drive has the 25th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley and the 634th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Wharf View The Drive, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-11-16 | £338,546 |
| 7 Wharf View The Drive, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2020-07-22 | £372,127 |
| 1 Wharf View The Drive, Bingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2019-11-22 | £380,924 |
| 2 Wharf View The Drive, Bingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2018-09-21 | £353,061 |
| 5 Wharf View The Drive, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2018-07-27 | £349,854 |
BD16 2AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | - not rated | 3,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossflatts Primary School Morton Lane , Crossflatts BD16 2EP | 3out of 4 | 24 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Morton CofE Primary School Street Lane , East Morton BD20 5SE | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Morton CofE Primary School Street Lane , East Morton BD20 5SE | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley CofE First School Park Road , BD16 4BQ | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery Mornington Road , BD16 4JS | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 2,803 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 2,803 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 4,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aire Valley School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 4,408 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryshworth Middle School Morton Lane , Crossflatts BD16 2EP | - not rated | 353 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilstead Middle School Warren Lane , BD16 3LE | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swire Smith Middle School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | - not rated | 3,464 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Middle School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | - not rated | 3,671 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Manor RC Middle School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 4,171 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,639 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 5,110 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 | 1,064 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 2,896 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Gables 2 New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 4,396 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Gables 2 New Close Road , Nab Wood BD18 4HX | - not rated | 4,712 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Keighley Preparatory School West Cliffe , Skipton Road BD21 2TA | - not rated | 4,799 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley Albion RLFC | Keighley Road | 410 yd | |
| Mumbai Cafe and Deli | Castlefields Industrial Estate, Castlefields Lane | 622 yd | |
| Five Rise Locks Cafe | Beck Lane | 872 yd | |
| Caterplus@The Chimes Bistro | The Chimes, Keighley Road | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Hotel (Bar Only) | 26 Keighley Road | 68 yd | |
| Ryshworth Club (Bar Only) | Keighley Road | 189 yd | |
| Crossflatts Cricket Club | Keighley Road | 486 yd | |
| The Dalesway Brewers Fayre | 502 Bradford Road | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Deli | 28 Keighley Road | 68 yd | |
| Jacks Fisheries | 8 Lime Court | 177 yd | |
| Fusion Kitchen | 31 Keighley Road | 189 yd | |
| Bengal Tiffin | 1 Druids View, Keighley Road | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Dubb Lane | 47 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossflatts Recreation Ground QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 217 yd |
| Crossflatts Cricket Club RYSHWORTH PARK RYSHWORTH PARK KEIGHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Bingley Grammar School KEIGHLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 801 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 | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.