Lime Court is in Bingley and in Bradford district. BD16 2BW 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 Lime Court, Bingley, BD16 2BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD16 2BQ, BD16 2HB, BD16 2BN, BD16 2AN, BD16 2SS, BD16 2HH, BD16 2HD, BD16 2AP, BD16 2AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD16 2BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 56% | 53.9% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 44% | 46.1% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 34.6% | 40.2% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 18.8% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -25.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 20.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| Widowed | 19.9% | 15% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 21.8% | 28.4% | 6.6% | 48.4% | -20.0% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 28.6% | 22.6% | -6.0% | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 11.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 7.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 2BW this area, 36.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.7% | 36.2% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 8.2% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 15.5% | 6.0% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.1% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 18.5% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.7% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 94.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 97.6% | 95.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Court was 211.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 150.1% higher than the Bingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lime Court has the 6th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley and the 259th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Lime Court, Bingley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2015-03-20 | £95,686 |
| 14 Lime Court, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2007-03-07 | £118,213 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BD16 2BW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,587 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 | 163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley CofE First School Park Road , BD16 4BQ | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery Mornington Road , BD16 4JS | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestthorpe Primary School Mornington Road , BD16 4JS | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Morton CofE Primary School Street Lane , East Morton BD20 5SE | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 618 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 2,633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 2,633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 4,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aire Valley School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 4,241 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 | 504 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilstead Middle School Warren Lane , BD16 3LE | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swire Smith Middle School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | - not rated | 3,486 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Middle School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | - not rated | 3,781 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Manor RC Middle School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 4,003 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 | 4,695 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 4,988 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 | 1,021 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 2,728 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Gables 2 New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 4,240 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Gables 2 New Close Road , Nab Wood BD18 4HX | - not rated | 4,559 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Keighley Preparatory School West Cliffe , Skipton Road BD21 2TA | - not rated | 4,875 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 | 523 yd | |
| Mumbai Cafe and Deli | Castlefields Industrial Estate, Castlefields Lane | 632 yd | |
| Five Rise Locks Cafe | Beck Lane | 723 yd | |
| Caterplus@The Chimes Bistro | The Chimes, Keighley Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryshworth Club (Bar Only) | Keighley Road | 71 yd | |
| Royal Hotel (Bar Only) | 26 Keighley Road | 144 yd | |
| Crossflatts Cricket Club | Keighley Road | 601 yd | |
| The Dalesway Brewers Fayre | 502 Bradford Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacks Fisheries | 8 Lime Court | 2 yd | |
| Fusion Kitchen | 31 Keighley Road | 71 yd | |
| The Corner Deli | 28 Keighley Road | 144 yd | |
| Bengal Tiffin | 1 Druids View, Keighley Road | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Dubb Lane | 133 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossflatts Recreation Ground QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 268 yd |
| Crossflatts Cricket Club RYSHWORTH PARK RYSHWORTH PARK KEIGHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Bingley Grammar School KEIGHLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 627 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 | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.