Nightingale Walk is in Bingley and in Bradford district. BD16 3QB is located in the Bingley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nightingale Walk, Bingley, BD16 3QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD16 3QA, BD16 3LG, BD16 3QD, BD16 3QN, BD16 3QL, BD16 3LR, BD16 3LN, BD16 3LW, BD16 3PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD16 3QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 3QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.9% 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 | 23.2% | 21.5% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.7% | 65.9% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 21.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 67.8% | 52.7% | -15.1% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 34.1% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around BD16 3QB this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 9.2% | 5.1% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 3.9% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.6% | 48.7% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.2% | 94.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.4% 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% | 98.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 98.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 76.7% | 16.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nightingale Walk was 11.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.1% lower than the Bingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nightingale Walk has the 6th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley and the 35th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Nightingale Walk, Bingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-05-29 | £543,437 |
| 21 Nightingale Walk, Bingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-12-18 | £452,781 |
| 33 Nightingale Walk, Bingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-12-05 | £500,166 |
| 15 Nightingale Walk, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-03 | £316,258 |
| 3 Nightingale Walk, Bingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-03-26 | £299,920 |
BD16 3QB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,230 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 | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Crownest Road , BD16 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Crownest Road , BD16 4HQ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery Mornington Road , BD16 4JS | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestthorpe Primary School Mornington Road , BD16 4JS | - not rated | 1,454 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 | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 2,668 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 | 409 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nab Wood Middle School New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Middle School West Lane , Baildon BD17 5DH | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Manor RC Middle School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Middle School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | - not rated | 2,747 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,538 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 | 1,645 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Gables 2 New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Gables 2 New Close Road , Nab Wood BD18 4HX | - not rated | 2,582 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bradford Central PRU Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | - not rated | 2,660 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 | 383 yd | |
| Eldwick Church Cafe | Eldwick Methodist Church, Otley Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Glen | 125 Gilstead Lane | 241 yd | |
| The Birches, Eldwick Memorial | Otley Road | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eldwick Primary School WARREN LANE | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Gilstead Rec Ground Gilstead Lane | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| St Wilfs Church Hall GILSTEAD LANE | 754 yd | |
| Eldwick Tennis Club Otley Road | tennis courts | 985 yd |
| Eldwick Rec Ground Otley Road | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 27.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 26.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.