Ferncliffe Road is in Bingley and in Bradford district. BD16 4PA 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 Ferncliffe Road, Bingley, BD16 4PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD16 4PD, BD16 4PB, BD16 3NB, BD16 3NP, BD16 4PE, BD16 4RH, BD16 3NG, BD16 4PF, BD16 4PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD16 4PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 27.6% | 30.9% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 47.7% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 14.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 5.8% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 49.8% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 37.4% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 10% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.7% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 19.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 30.5% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 93.9% | 94% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 97.6% | 97.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 97.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferncliffe Road was 17.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.0% lower than the Bingley average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Ferncliffe Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley and the 79th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Ferncliffe Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2025-10-31 | £192,910 |
| 112 Ferncliffe Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2019-12-20 | £156,639 |
| 92 Ferncliffe Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-06-28 | £136,013 |
| 108 Ferncliffe Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2015-03-19 | £150,835 |
| 110 Ferncliffe Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2006-07-27 | £177,039 |
BD16 4PA 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 2,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Crownest Road , BD16 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Crownest Road , BD16 4HQ | - not rated | 393 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School Church Street , BD16 2PP | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School Church Street , BD16 2PP | - not rated | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldwick Primary School Warren Lane , Gilstead BD16 3LE | 3out of 4 | 739 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 | 867 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aire Valley School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 668 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Manor RC Middle School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nab Wood Middle School New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoney Lee Middle School Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryshworth Middle School Morton Lane , Crossflatts BD16 2EP | - not rated | 2,810 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 | 2,744 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 | 856 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Lane Park School & Nursery Lady Lane , BD16 4AP | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Gables 2 New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Gables 2 New Close Road , Nab Wood BD18 4HX | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Victoria Park Preparatory School 7 Victoria Park , BD18 4RL | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crusty Cob Cafe | 36 Leonard Street | 691 yd | |
| The Granary | 2 Mornington Road | 778 yd | |
| Bingley Tea Room | Unit 7a, Five Rise Shopping Centre, Main Street | 1,012 yd | |
| Chelsea's Treats | 200-202 Swan Avenue | 1,039 yd | |
| Subway | 151 Main Street | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Glen | 125 Gilstead Lane | 698 yd | |
| Fishermans Inn | Wagon Lane | 736 yd | |
| The Star (Bar Only) | 26 York Street | 774 yd | |
| Bingley Masonic Hall | Charles Street | 1,012 yd | |
| Myrtle Grove | 141 Main Street | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House | 9 Kingsway | 390 yd | |
| Rob's Plaice | 1a Crownest Road | 465 yd | |
| Spicy Hut | 48 Leonard Street | 691 yd | |
| Pizza Milano | 22 Ashfield Terrace, Bradford Road | 950 yd | |
| Scoffs | 16 Ashfield Terrace, Bradford Road | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | Unit 6, Five Rise Shopping Centre, Main Street | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Wilfs Church Hall GILSTEAD LANE | 273 yd | |
| Gilstead Rec Ground Gilstead Lane | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Trinity All Saints Church Of England Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Eldwick Primary School WARREN LANE | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Beckfoot And Hazelbeck School HAZELBECK SPECIAL SCHOOL HAZELBECK SPECIAL SCHOOL WAGON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 861 yd |
| Bradford And Bingley Sports Club WAGON LANE | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.