Wood Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD2 1JX 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 1JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD2 1QQ, BD2 1JU, BD2 1JT, BD2 1JR, BD2 1NL, BD2 1NW, BD2 1QE, BD2 1QF, BD2 1JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD2 1JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 28.3% | 39.9% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 45.3% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.6% | 43% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 37.9% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 20.6% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 11.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 18.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 22.6% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.3% | 80.7% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 93.5% | 90.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 89.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Lane was 101.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.1% lower than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wood Lane has the 81st lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 688th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Wood Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-05-09 | £143,555 |
| 62 Wood Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2023-09-11 | £168,063 |
| 36 Wood Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2021-11-24 | £68,886 |
| 50 Wood Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-10-11 | £123,863 |
| 20 Wood Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-12-07 | £140,590 |
BD2 1JX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,048 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 | 3,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,959 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 | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars Farm Primary School Poplars Park Road , Off Kings Road BD2 1LQ | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Primary School Myers Lane , BD2 4ED | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Primary School Myers Lane , BD2 4ED | - not rated | 745 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Myers Lane , BD2 4ES | 3out of 4 | 903 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 | 555 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson Academy Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 555 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Challenge College North Avenue , BD8 7ND | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Cunliffe Road , BD8 7AP | - not rated | 1,827 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 | 474 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Middle School Leeds Road , Eccleshill BD2 3AY | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hutton Middle School Victoria Road , Eccleshill BD2 2DW | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Middle School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HW | - not rated | 1,858 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 | 3,516 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,014 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,808 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 | 5,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 5,441 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 | 1,036 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Lane School Lister Lane , BD2 4LL | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfields School Leyton Drive Chapel , Leyton Drive BD10 8RQ | - not rated | 1,554 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 | 1,698 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 1,902 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 | 232 yd | |
| Overflowing Cup | 158 Bradford Road | 833 yd | |
| Eccleshill United Football Club | The Mitton Group Stadium, Kingsway | 836 yd | |
| Moo Restaurant & The Highfield Hotel | 47 Highfield Road | 920 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 275 Bradford Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrose Bull | 35 Wrose Road | 579 yd | |
| Bolton Villas Cricket Club (Bar Only) | All Alone Road | 747 yd | |
| Eccleshill United Sports & Social Club | Plumpton Park, Kingsway | 836 yd | |
| The Highfield Hotel | 47 Highfield Road | 920 yd | |
| Swing Gate Inn (Bar Only) | 413 Idle Road | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC's Cafe | 38 Swain House Road | 259 yd | |
| Chutneez Fast Food | 51 Swain House Road | 289 yd | |
| Hygiene China Chinese Takeaway | 386 Kings Road | 296 yd | |
| Village Balti | 388 Kings Road | 296 yd | |
| Hold King Chinese | 221 Wrose Road | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Bolton Road | 1,032 yd | |
| Bolton Road Convenience Store Premier | Unit 4, 1107 Bolton Road | 1,036 yd | |
| Morrisons | 275 Bradford Road | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Bradford) KINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 384 yd |
| Pulse Health And Fitness Hanson KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| Claremont Recreation Ground Wrose Road | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Hanson School (Closed) Sutton Avenue | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Hanson Academy SUTTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Hermits Table Tennis Club HERMITS TABLE TENNIS CLUB REAR OF 24 TO 26 HERMITS TABLE TENNIS CLUB REAR OF 24 TO 26 KINGSWAY | 738 yd | |
| Bolton Villas Cricket Club ALL ALONE ROAD | grass pitches | 747 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 | 773 yd |
| Flacks Fitness NORMAN LANE | health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| The Escape Zone (Bradford) (Closed) Highfield Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 917 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 | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.