Ferncliffe Road is in Bingley and in Bradford district. BD16 4PN 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 4PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD16 4PG, BD16 4QJ, BD16 4PH, BD16 4PQ, BD16 4PL, BD16 4PE, BD16 4PJ, BD16 4PR, BD16 4PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD16 4PN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 51.3% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.7% | -3.7% | 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 area around BD16 4PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.3% | 49.4% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 35.4% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13% | 7.3% | -5.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 35.4% | 44.6% | 9.2% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 45.4% | 34.8% | -10.6% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 12.4% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 23.6% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 14.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 15.4% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 17.6% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 19.2% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.1% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.1% | 92.7% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 98.7% | 93.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 93.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferncliffe Road was 37.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% lower than the Bingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ferncliffe Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley and the 257th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Ferncliffe Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2025-04-25 | £171,000 |
| 55 Ferncliffe Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-05-03 | £208,564 |
| 53 Ferncliffe Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-02-05 | £145,902 |
| 63 Ferncliffe Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2023-08-18 | £144,084 |
| 49 Ferncliffe Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-08-02 | £231,126 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | 3out of 4 | 5,139 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 | - not rated | 98 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School Church Street , BD16 2PP | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery Mornington Road , BD16 4JS | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldwick Primary School Warren Lane , Gilstead BD16 3LE | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Myrtle Park Primary Ash Terrace , Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16 1HB | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 1out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 3,573 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 | 3,088 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 | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 3,216 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 3,933 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 1out of 4 | 3,940 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 4,558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crusty Cob Cafe | 36 Leonard Street | 528 yd | |
| The Granary | 2 Mornington Road | 543 yd | |
| Bingley Tea Room | Unit 7a, Five Rise Shopping Centre, Main Street | 810 yd | |
| Subway | 151 Main Street | 839 yd | |
| Platform 3 Pancake House | 6 Park Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star (Bar Only) | 26 York Street | 585 yd | |
| Bingley Masonic Hall | Charles Street | 777 yd | |
| The Glen | 125 Gilstead Lane | 806 yd | |
| Myrtle Grove | 141 Main Street | 848 yd | |
| The Harvester | 14 Chapel Lane | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House | 9 Kingsway | 225 yd | |
| Rob's Plaice | 1a Crownest Road | 229 yd | |
| Spicy Hut | 48 Leonard Street | 528 yd | |
| Papa John’s | Unit 1c, 157 Main Street | 818 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 8a, Five Rise Shopping Centre, Main Street | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | Unit 6, Five Rise Shopping Centre, Main Street | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity All Saints Church Of England Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| St Wilfs Church Hall GILSTEAD LANE | 497 yd | |
| Gilstead Rec Ground Gilstead Lane | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Eldwick Primary School WARREN LANE | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Flacks Fit 24 ARDEN HOUSE ARDEN HOUSE WELLINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Club M (Closed) Arden House Arden House Wellington Street | health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Beckfoot And Hazelbeck School HAZELBECK SPECIAL SCHOOL HAZELBECK SPECIAL SCHOOL WAGON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 894 yd |
| Bingley Swimming Pool MYRTLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,010 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.