Leonard Street is in Bingley and in Bradford district. BD16 2TH 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 Leonard Street, Bingley, BD16 2TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD16 2TQ, BD16 2TG, BD16 2NL, BD16 2QW, BD16 2PU, BD16 2PS, BD16 2TE, BD16 2TD, BD16 2QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD16 2TH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD16 2TH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.4% | 45.5% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 20% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 18.2% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 (66%) 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 | 34.4% | 36.3% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 29.7% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 23.1% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 2TH this area, 34.5% 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40% | 34.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 15.8% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.1% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 17% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.9% | 92% | 4.1% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Arab | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 87.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 0.9% | -5.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 87.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.5% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 30.3% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leonard Street was 194.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 142.8% higher than the Bingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leonard Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley and the 300th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.6%.

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 Bentinck House Leonard Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2021-08-16 | £44,463 |
| 5 Bentinck House Leonard Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2021-07-16 | £57,004 |
| 5 Bentinck House Leonard Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2018-10-25 | £96,011 |
BD16 2TH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 2,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | 3out of 4 | 4,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School Church Street , BD16 2PP | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery Mornington Road , BD16 4JS | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Myrtle Park Primary Ash Terrace , Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16 1HB | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Crownest Road , BD16 4HQ | - not rated | 533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldwick Primary School Warren Lane , Gilstead BD16 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 1out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 3,601 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 3,471 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 | 1,643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 3,598 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 3,984 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 1out of 4 | 4,012 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 4,943 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crusty Cob Cafe | 36 Leonard Street | 111 yd | |
| Bingley Tea Room | Unit 7a, Five Rise Shopping Centre, Main Street | 324 yd | |
| The Granary | 2 Mornington Road | 337 yd | |
| Subway | 151 Main Street | 355 yd | |
| Il Caffe Ristretto | Kiosk 1, Bingley Railway Station, Wellington Street | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star (Bar Only) | 26 York Street | 87 yd | |
| Myrtle Grove | 141 Main Street | 366 yd | |
| The Harvester | 14 Chapel Lane | 383 yd | |
| Chapter 2 Cocktail and Wine Bar | 11a Chapel Lane | 399 yd | |
| The Library Tap (Bar Only) | Main Street | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Hut | 48 Leonard Street | 111 yd | |
| Happy House | 9 Kingsway | 299 yd | |
| Papa John’s | Unit 1c, 157 Main Street | 327 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 8a, Five Rise Shopping Centre, Main Street | 342 yd | |
| Rob's Plaice | 1a Crownest Road | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | Unit 6, Five Rise Shopping Centre, Main Street | 342 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-2 Keighley Road | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity All Saints Church Of England Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 202 yd |
| Flacks Fit 24 ARDEN HOUSE ARDEN HOUSE WELLINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Club M (Closed) Arden House Arden House Wellington Street | health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| Bingley Swimming Pool MYRTLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 525 yd |
| Myrtle Park MYRTLE PARK MYRTLE PARK MYRTLE GROVE | tennis courts | 709 yd |
| Bingley Congregationals Cricket Club SOUTHLANDS GROVE | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Myrtle Park Juniors Fc TEMPLAR COTTAGE TEMPLAR COTTAGE BECKFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Beckfoot And Hazelbeck School HAZELBECK SPECIAL SCHOOL HAZELBECK SPECIAL SCHOOL WAGON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Beckfoot And Bingley Tennis Club BECKFOOT TENNIS CLUB BECKFOOT TENNIS CLUB BECKFOOT LANE | tennis courts | 861 yd |
| St Wilfs Church Hall GILSTEAD LANE | 962 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 | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.