Rylands Avenue is in Bingley and in Bradford district. BD16 3NJ 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 Rylands Avenue, Bingley, BD16 3NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD16 3NH, BD16 3NF, BD16 3NW, BD16 3NQ, BD16 3LA, BD16 3LD, BD16 3LJ, BD16 3NG, BD16 3NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD16 3NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 3NJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 26.5% | 26.8% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 53.1% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 11.4% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 49.1% | 53.5% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 34% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 9.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 10.5% | 11.4% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 9% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 5.5% | -2.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.1% | 40.5% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.8% | 97.9% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97.1% | 97.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 97.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rylands Avenue was 24.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.6% lower than the Bingley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rylands Avenue has the 19th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley and the 124th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Rylands Avenue, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-08-15 | £269,489 |
| 1 Rylands Avenue, Bingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2024-11-11 | £272,638 |
| 28 Rylands Avenue, Bingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-08-05 | £259,810 |
| 27 Rylands Avenue, Bingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2024-07-26 | £299,568 |
| 6 Rylands Avenue, Bingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2024-06-28 | £279,360 |
BD16 3NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 139 |
| Retired | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,304 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 | 389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Crownest Road , BD16 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Crownest Road , BD16 4HQ | - not rated | 553 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School Church Street , BD16 2PP | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School Church Street , BD16 2PP | - not rated | 927 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 2,336 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 | 306 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nab Wood Middle School New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Manor RC Middle School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoney Lee Middle School Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY | - not rated | 2,702 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryshworth Middle School Morton Lane , Crossflatts BD16 2EP | - not rated | 2,767 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 | 2,700 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Lane Park School & Nursery Lady Lane , BD16 4AP | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Gables 2 New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Gables 2 New Close Road , Nab Wood BD18 4HX | - not rated | 2,428 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bradford Central PRU Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | - not rated | 2,828 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea's Treats | 200-202 Swan Avenue | 671 yd | |
| The Granary | 2 Mornington Road | 945 yd | |
| The Crusty Cob Cafe | 36 Leonard Street | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Glen | 125 Gilstead Lane | 329 yd | |
| Fishermans Inn | Wagon Lane | 1,055 yd | |
| The Star (Bar Only) | 26 York Street | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rob's Plaice | 1a Crownest Road | 662 yd | |
| Happy House | 9 Kingsway | 701 yd | |
| Spicy Hut | 48 Leonard Street | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gilstead Rec Ground Gilstead Lane | grass pitches | 203 yd |
| St Wilfs Church Hall GILSTEAD LANE | 310 yd | |
| Eldwick Primary School WARREN LANE | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Trinity All Saints Church Of England Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 927 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.