Paddock Lane is in Eldwick, Bingley and in Bradford district. BD16 3BW is located in the Bingley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paddock Lane, Eldwick, Bingley, BD16 3BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD16 3AS, BD16 3BN, BD16 3HA, BD16 3AX, BD16 3EZ, BD16 3HB, BD16 3EY, BD16 3HG, BD16 3HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD16 3BW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 48.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD16 3BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.3% | 17% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.1% | 63.8% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 9.4% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 50.8% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 12% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 14.7% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 8.3% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 11.3% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.6% | 49.4% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96% | 95.8% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97.7% | 96.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 64.6% | 46.2% | 18.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paddock Lane was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.3% lower than the Bingley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Paddock Lane has the 20th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley and the 134th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Paddock Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-02-27 | £483,475 |
| 20 Paddock Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2006-08-25 | £651,523 |
BD16 3BW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BD16 3BW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 120 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldwick Primary School Warren Lane , Gilstead BD16 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Crownest Road , BD16 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Crownest Road , BD16 4HQ | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery Mornington Road , BD16 4JS | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestthorpe Primary School Mornington Road , BD16 4JS | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 2,819 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 2,819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 3,769 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilstead Middle School Warren Lane , BD16 3LE | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Middle School West Lane , Baildon BD17 5DH | - not rated | 2,678 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryshworth Middle School Morton Lane , Crossflatts BD16 2EP | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Middle School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | - not rated | 3,434 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nab Wood Middle School New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 3,457 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 | 3,256 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 | 1,590 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airview Pre-Assessment Centre Back Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | - not rated | 3,342 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Central PRU Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | - not rated | 3,361 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 3,361 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldwick Church Cafe | Eldwick Methodist Church, Otley Road | 321 yd | |
| Chelsea's Treats | 200-202 Swan Avenue | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Inn (Bar Only) | The Green | 303 yd | |
| The Birches, Eldwick Memorial | Otley Road | 339 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eldwick Tennis Club Otley Road | tennis courts | 456 yd |
| Eldwick Rec Ground Otley Road | grass pitches | 486 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.