Willow Avenue is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD2 1LS is located in the Windhill and Wrose electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Avenue, Bradford, BD2 1LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD2 1LT, BD10 8TL, BD2 1LU, BD2 1LX, BD10 8TR, BD10 8QH, BD10 8QL, BD2 1NB, BD10 8QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD2 1LS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 54.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 45.2% | 45.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 1LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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 | 23.4% | 22.6% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 58.7% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 14% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
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 | 32.9% | 37.1% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 41.4% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 15.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 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 | 26.6% | 23.5% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 9.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 12.8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 11.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 23.5% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 8.7% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.3% | 86.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 94.7% | 93.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 93.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 62.1% | 46.2% | 15.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Avenue was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Willow Avenue has the 27th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 380th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Willow Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-07-18 | £241,056 |
| 26 Willow Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2024-07-08 | £252,841 |
| 36 Willow Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-12-01 | £284,872 |
| 38 Willow Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2022-08-25 | £222,200 |
| 16 Willow Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-03-28 | £267,647 |
BD2 1LS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BD2 1LS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,063 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 | 4,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakehill Primary School Highfield Road , Idle BD10 8QN | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swain House Primary School Radcliffe Avenue , BD2 1JL | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Primary Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy High Busy Lane , BD18 1HD | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Myers Lane , BD2 4ES | - not rated | 1,381 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham Academy 158 Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | 4out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| One In A Million Free School Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 3,109 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 3,572 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,730 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,799 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 4,943 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | 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 | 1,716 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School Clifton Street , Manningham BD8 7DA | - not rated | 3,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moo Restaurant & The Highfield Hotel | 47 Highfield Road | 164 yd | |
| Overflowing Cup | 158 Bradford Road | 443 yd | |
| Frydays | 118b Bradford Road | 474 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 275 Bradford Road | 494 yd | |
| McDonalds | 285 Bradford Road | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highfield Hotel | 47 Highfield Road | 164 yd | |
| Bolton Villas Cricket Club (Bar Only) | All Alone Road | 171 yd | |
| Wrose Bull | 35 Wrose Road | 454 yd | |
| Eccleshill United Sports & Social Club | Plumpton Park, Kingsway | 576 yd | |
| The Idle Draper (Bar only) | 28 The Green | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Fish & Chips | 22 Highfield Road | 404 yd | |
| Hygiene China Chinese Takeaway | 386 Kings Road | 582 yd | |
| Village Balti | 388 Kings Road | 582 yd | |
| MacDonners | 174 Norman Lane | 602 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 2, 174 Norman Lane | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 275 Bradford Road | 494 yd | |
| Co Op | Bradford Road | 1,066 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 2, Quora Retail Park, Idlecroft Road | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Escape Zone (Bradford) (Closed) Highfield Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 167 yd |
| Bolton Villas Cricket Club ALL ALONE ROAD | grass pitches | 170 yd |
| Bradford North Police Station JAVELIN HOUSE JAVELIN HOUSE JAVELIN CLOSE | 337 yd | |
| Hermits Table Tennis Club HERMITS TABLE TENNIS CLUB REAR OF 24 TO 26 HERMITS TABLE TENNIS CLUB REAR OF 24 TO 26 KINGSWAY | 436 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 | 464 yd |
| Flacks Fitness NORMAN LANE | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bradford) M4 M4 BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Idle Cricket Club Cavendish Road | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Claremont Recreation Ground Wrose Road | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Hepworth & Idle Cricket Club Westfield Lane | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.