Charles Street is in Bingley and in Bradford district. BD16 4LA 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 Charles Street, Bingley, BD16 4LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD16 4LN, BD16 4NT, BD16 4LB, BD16 4LF, BD16 4LQ, BD16 4JZ, BD16 4JY, BD16 4LG, BD16 4NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD16 4LA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.9% | 49.6% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.4% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.3% | 39% | -6.3% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 37.1% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 17.1% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.4% | 46% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 31.2% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 17.6% | 7.1% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 4LA this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 9.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 11.3% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 19.2% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 42.9% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.5% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 94.4% | 93.6% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 90.6% | 89.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 3.2% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 90.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.4% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Street was 25.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.6% lower than the Bingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charles Street has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley and the 136th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Charles Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2024-09-20 | £204,762 |
| 22 Charles Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-08-25 | £195,267 |
| 13 Charles Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-02-16 | £303,728 |
| 22 Charles Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-05-22 | £179,433 |
| 21 Charles Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2019-08-16 | £287,573 |
BD16 4LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | 3out of 4 | 4,441 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery Mornington Road , BD16 4JS | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Crownest Road , BD16 4HQ | - not rated | 657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School Church Street , BD16 2PP | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Myrtle Park Primary Ash Terrace , Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16 1HB | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldwick Primary School Warren Lane , Gilstead BD16 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Community 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 | 961 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 1out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 3,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 4,090 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 | 3,786 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 | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 4,471 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 1out of 4 | 4,495 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 5,256 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggleston Catering Serivces at Damart | Bowling Green Mills, Lime Street | 174 yd | |
| The Granary | 2 Mornington Road | 175 yd | |
| Platform 3 Pancake House | 6 Park Road | 268 yd | |
| Mamas Pizza | 24 Park Road | 268 yd | |
| Sizzling Lounge | 26 Park Road | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bingley Masonic Hall | Charles Street | 78 yd | |
| Chip N Ern (Bar Only) | 73 Main Street | 388 yd | |
| Reubens Beer and Gin House | 55-57 Main Street | 401 yd | |
| 99 & Main (Bar only) | 99 Main Street | 412 yd | |
| The Library Tap (Bar Only) | Main Street | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Road Fisheries | 30G Park Road | 217 yd | |
| Kebab Ranch | 75 Main Street | 388 yd | |
| Pizza Palace Amanos | 61 Main Street | 395 yd | |
| Chan's Kitchen | 63 Main Street | 395 yd | |
| Abs Fast Food | Arden House, Wellington Street | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1-2 Keighley Road | 477 yd | |
| Co Op | Unit 6, Five Rise Shopping Centre, Main Street | 491 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club M (Closed) Arden House Arden House Wellington Street | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Flacks Fit 24 ARDEN HOUSE ARDEN HOUSE WELLINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Bingley Swimming Pool MYRTLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 602 yd |
| Trinity All Saints Church Of England Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Myrtle Park MYRTLE PARK MYRTLE PARK MYRTLE GROVE | tennis courts | 897 yd |
| Bingley Grammar School KEIGHLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,055 yd |
| Myrtle Park Juniors Fc TEMPLAR COTTAGE TEMPLAR COTTAGE BECKFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 1,076 yd |
| Bingley Congregationals Cricket Club SOUTHLANDS GROVE | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 83.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.