Drovers Way is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD2 1JZ is located in the Bolton and Undercliffe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drovers Way, Bradford, BD2 1JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD2 1LA, BD2 1DZ, BD2 1DU, BD2 1LB, BD2 1DW, BD2 1LD, BD2 1ED, BD2 1EA, BD2 1EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD2 1JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.8% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.2% | -3.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of BD2 1JZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.2% | 32.3% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 54.4% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 51.2% | 46.5% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 37.5% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 11.3% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.7% | 21.1% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 11.9% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 11.2% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17.9% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 32.3% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 11.9% | 2.1% | -9.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 13.3% | 17% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 15.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 16% | 22.6% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 19.5% |
| Pakistani | 15.4% | 18.9% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 16.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 36.3% | 25.3% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -56.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 68.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 68.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.3% | 27.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 21.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.4% | 68.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 26.9% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.3% | 1.1% | -22.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.1% | 37.2% | -20.1% |
| Christian | 13.4% | 46.2% | -32.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 37.5% | 6.5% | 31.0% |
| Sikh | 20.4% | 0.9% | 19.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drovers Way was 32.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% lower than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drovers Way has the 11th lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 207th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Drovers Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-11-28 | £176,391 |
| 23 Drovers Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2025-11-19 | £236,650 |
| 11 Drovers Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-06-30 | £194,489 |
| 72 Drovers Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-08-14 | £142,896 |
| 33 Drovers Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2024-08-13 | £326,537 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD2 1JZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,111 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 | 2,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplars Farm Primary School Poplars Park Road , Off Kings Road BD2 1LQ | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Woods First School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 642 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Lane First School Bolton Lane , BD2 4AA | - not rated | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Primary School Myers Lane , BD2 4ED | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Primary School Myers Lane , BD2 4ED | - not rated | 960 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Challenge College North Avenue , BD8 7ND | - not rated | 752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Cunliffe Road , BD8 7AP | - not rated | 878 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 958 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson Academy Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 958 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,180 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Undercliffe Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George RC Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Middle School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HW | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manningham Middle School Manningham Lane , BD8 7HS | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,027 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,236 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 3,523 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,005 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 | 4,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 4,848 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 | 642 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Lane School Lister Lane , BD2 4LL | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School Clifton Street , Manningham BD8 7DA | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flowerpot Restaurant | Canal Road | 596 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 1, Stanley Road | 624 yd | |
| The Bolton Woods Centre | Bolton Woods Community Centre, Livingstone Road | 717 yd | |
| AJ’s Deli bar & Cafe | 28 Cunliffe Road | 800 yd | |
| Goals Bradford | 282 Kings Road | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only) | 60 Bolton Hall Road | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Pizza | 107 Bolton Lane | 574 yd | |
| Peel Park Fisheries | 175 Bolton Lane | 870 yd | |
| Godfather's Pizza House | 1037 Bolton Road | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 3 Stanley Court | 629 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Christian School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | 641 yd | |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park NORTH AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 758 yd |
| Bolton Woods Community Centre LIVINGSTONE ROAD | 762 yd | |
| St Bede'S And St Joseph'S Catholic College (Ignis Campus) Cunliffe Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 875 yd |
| Pulse Health And Fitness Hanson KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Bradford) KINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 915 yd |
| Gaisby Stray (Closed) Gaisby Lane | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Hanson School (Closed) Sutton Avenue | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Hanson Academy SUTTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Derek Ogden Memorial Playing Fields CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS POWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 37.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.68 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.