The Orchards is in Bingley and in Bradford district. BD16 4AZ is located in the Bingley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Orchards, Bingley, BD16 4AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD16 4SF, BD16 4AS, BD16 4AH, BD16 4AT, BD16 4US, BD16 4AP, BD16 4UP, BD16 4UG, BD16 4UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD16 4AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 4AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.8% 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 | 18.4% | 21.1% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 73.9% | 66.8% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 22.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 56.2% | 60.1% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 28.2% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 4AZ this area, 8% 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 56.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 4.8% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 10.7% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.5% | 56.7% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 22.9% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.7% | 87.5% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 95.7% | 93.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 92.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 76.7% | 18.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Orchards was 88.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.7% higher than the Bingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Orchards has the 20th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley and the 767th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 The Orchards, Bingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-07-18 | £573,357 |
| 18 The Orchards, Bingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2022-03-31 | £823,039 |
| 35 The Orchards, Bingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-02-11 | £645,524 |
| 19A The Orchards, Bingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £572,500 | 2021-10-22 | £694,997 |
| 27 The Orchards, Bingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-06-24 | £351,336 |
BD16 4AZ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BD16 4AZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | 3out of 4 | 4,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossflatts Primary School Morton Lane , Crossflatts BD16 2EP | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery Mornington Road , BD16 4JS | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Crownest Road , BD16 4HQ | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldwick Primary School Warren Lane , Gilstead BD16 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School Church Street , BD16 2PP | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 970 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 3,681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 1out of 4 | 3,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 5,091 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 | 4,332 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 | 283 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 4,457 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 5,454 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 1out of 4 | 5,463 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Rise Locks Cafe | Beck Lane | 522 yd | |
| Caterplus@The Chimes Bistro | The Chimes, Keighley Road | 940 yd | |
| Shama Bingley | Clarke House, Keighley Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryshworth Club (Bar Only) | Keighley Road | 933 yd | |
| Royal Hotel (Bar Only) | 26 Keighley Road | 957 yd | |
| Bingley Masonic Hall | Charles Street | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacks Fisheries | 8 Lime Court | 865 yd | |
| Fusion Kitchen | 31 Keighley Road | 933 yd | |
| The Corner Deli | 28 Keighley Road | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Dubb Lane | 898 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-2 Keighley Road | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bingley Grammar School KEIGHLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,055 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 | 10.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.8% |
| 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 | 46 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.