Harold Street is in Bingley and in Bradford district. BD16 2RP 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 Harold Street, Bingley, BD16 2RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD16 2RE, BD16 2RW, BD16 2SG, BD16 2SF, BD16 2RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD16 2RP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% of the population 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 | 49.8% | 56.7% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 43.3% | -6.9% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
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 | 33.2% | 26.2% | -7.0% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 39% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 14.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 17.4% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
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 (62.8%) 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 | 50.5% | 34.8% | -15.7% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 28% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 20% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 11.7% | 8.9% | 4.0% | 7.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
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 | 9.4% | 13.8% | 4.4% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.4% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 14.1% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 38.3% | -6.1% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 95.9% | 97.3% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 95% | 98.1% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 98.1% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harold Street was 192.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 128.1% higher than the Bingley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Harold Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley and the 297th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Harold Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-06-27 | £168,015 |
| 2 Harold Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2025-04-25 | £101,259 |
| Bentleigh Harold Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-04-11 | £210,956 |
| 1 Harold Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-10-11 | £187,194 |
| 2A Harold Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2024-08-06 | £158,313 |
BD16 2RP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BD16 2RP 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 | 139 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bingley CofE First School Park Road , BD16 4BQ | - not rated | 795 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossflatts Primary School Morton Lane , Crossflatts BD16 2EP | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery Mornington Road , BD16 4JS | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestthorpe Primary School Mornington Road , BD16 4JS | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Myrtle Park Primary Ash Terrace , BD16 1HB | 2out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 176 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 3,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aire Valley School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 3,626 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 | 1,140 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilstead Middle School Warren Lane , BD16 3LE | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Manor RC Middle School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 3,383 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swire Smith Middle School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | - not rated | 3,650 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nab Wood Middle School New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 3,702 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 | 4,562 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley College Cavendish Street , BD21 3DF | - not rated | 4,959 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 | 1,121 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Gables 2 New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 3,672 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Gables 2 New Close Road , Nab Wood BD18 4HX | - not rated | 4,003 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Victoria Park Preparatory School 7 Victoria Park , BD18 4RL | - not rated | 4,682 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus@The Chimes Bistro | The Chimes, Keighley Road | 153 yd | |
| Five Rise Locks Cafe | Beck Lane | 439 yd | |
| The Old White Horse Brasserie | 80 Old Main Street | 484 yd | |
| Shama Bingley | Clarke House, Keighley Road | 486 yd | |
| Cardamon Restaurant | 102 Main Street | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brown Cow | Ireland Bridge, Millgate | 638 yd | |
| Ryshworth Club (Bar Only) | Keighley Road | 672 yd | |
| The Potting Shed | 94 Main Street | 688 yd | |
| Martinez Wines | 110 Main Street | 688 yd | |
| Reubens Beer and Gin House | 55-57 Main Street | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayne's Sandwich Bar | 2 Old Main Street | 484 yd | |
| Jacks Fisheries | 8 Lime Court | 665 yd | |
| Fusion Kitchen | 31 Keighley Road | 672 yd | |
| Jumbo | 92 Main Street | 688 yd | |
| Pizza Palace Amanos | 61 Main Street | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1-2 Keighley Road | 486 yd | |
| Aldi | Dubb Lane | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bingley Grammar School KEIGHLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 172 yd |
| Crossflatts Recreation Ground QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Club M (Closed) Arden House Arden House Wellington Street | health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| Flacks Fit 24 ARDEN HOUSE ARDEN HOUSE WELLINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 998 yd |
| Crossflatts Cricket Club RYSHWORTH PARK RYSHWORTH PARK KEIGHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,066 yd |
| Bingley Swimming Pool MYRTLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,067 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 | 14.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.8% |
| 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.