Wood Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD2 1JU is located in the Bolton and Undercliffe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wood Lane, Bradford, BD2 1JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD2 1JT, BD2 1JX, BD2 1JR, BD2 1JS, BD2 1QQ, BD2 1NW, BD2 1NR, BD2 1NL, BD2 1JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD2 1JU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 47.9% | 49.7% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50.3% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 39.4% | 39.3% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 41.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.2% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 47.6% | 43% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 37.2% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 24.6% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 11.9% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.6% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 19.5% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.3% | 79.8% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 95.4% | 90.4% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 90.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 13.1% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Lane was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.7% lower than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wood Lane has the 74th highest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 630th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Wood Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-06-05 | £183,684 |
| 39 Wood Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-05-09 | £180,774 |
| 11 Wood Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2024-06-28 | £136,314 |
| 43 Wood Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2024-01-15 | £96,132 |
| 73 Wood Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2022-11-18 | £156,513 |
BD2 1JU 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre Washington Street , Girlington BD8 9QW | 4out of 4 | 3,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swain House Primary School Radcliffe Avenue , BD2 1JL | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars Farm Primary School Poplars Park Road , Off Kings Road BD2 1LQ | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Primary School Myers Lane , BD2 4ED | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Primary School Myers Lane , BD2 4ED | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Myers Lane , BD2 4ES | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 510 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson Academy Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 510 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Challenge College North Avenue , BD8 7ND | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Cunliffe Road , BD8 7AP | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swain House Middle School Radcliffe Avenue , BD2 1JL | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Middle School Leeds Road , Eccleshill BD2 3AY | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hutton Middle School Victoria Road , Eccleshill BD2 2DW | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Middle School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HW | - not rated | 1,838 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 | 3,537 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,946 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,740 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 5,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 5,378 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Lane School Lister Lane , BD2 4LL | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfields School Leyton Drive Chapel , Leyton Drive BD10 8RQ | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals Bradford | 282 Kings Road | 187 yd | |
| Overflowing Cup | 158 Bradford Road | 878 yd | |
| Eccleshill United Football Club | The Mitton Group Stadium, Kingsway | 901 yd | |
| Moo Restaurant & The Highfield Hotel | 47 Highfield Road | 979 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 275 Bradford Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrose Bull | 35 Wrose Road | 627 yd | |
| Bolton Villas Cricket Club (Bar Only) | All Alone Road | 814 yd | |
| Eccleshill United Sports & Social Club | Plumpton Park, Kingsway | 901 yd | |
| Swing Gate Inn (Bar Only) | 413 Idle Road | 964 yd | |
| The Highfield Hotel | 47 Highfield Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC's Cafe | 38 Swain House Road | 280 yd | |
| Chutneez Fast Food | 51 Swain House Road | 297 yd | |
| Hygiene China Chinese Takeaway | 386 Kings Road | 358 yd | |
| Village Balti | 388 Kings Road | 358 yd | |
| Hold King Chinese | 221 Wrose Road | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Bolton Road | 987 yd | |
| Bolton Road Convenience Store Premier | Unit 4, 1107 Bolton Road | 1,013 yd | |
| Morrisons | 275 Bradford Road | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Bradford) KINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 338 yd |
| Pulse Health And Fitness Hanson KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Hanson School (Closed) Sutton Avenue | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Hanson Academy SUTTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Claremont Recreation Ground Wrose Road | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Hermits Table Tennis Club HERMITS TABLE TENNIS CLUB REAR OF 24 TO 26 HERMITS TABLE TENNIS CLUB REAR OF 24 TO 26 KINGSWAY | 806 yd | |
| Bolton Villas Cricket Club ALL ALONE ROAD | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Eccleshill United Sports Club ECCLESHILL UNITED AFC STORE REAR OF 24 TO 26 ECCLESHILL UNITED AFC STORE REAR OF 24 TO 26 KINGSWAY | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Flacks Fitness NORMAN LANE | health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| The Escape Zone (Bradford) (Closed) Highfield Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 976 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.