Plumpton Lea is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD2 1PP 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 Plumpton Lea, Bradford, BD2 1PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD2 1PJ, BD2 1PH, BD2 1PL, BD2 1PR, BD18 1LY, BD2 1PQ, BD2 1PN, BD18 1LX, BD2 1PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD2 1PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 27.5% | 33.2% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 48.5% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 7.7% | -1.0% | 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 | 46.9% | 44.6% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 36.4% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 17.9% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 16.5% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 16.8% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 20.5% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 12.4% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 87.2% | 76% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 88.4% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 88.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Sikh | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plumpton Lea was 43.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.9% lower than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plumpton Lea has the 20th lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 322nd lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Plumpton Lea, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2022-01-14 | £198,924 |
| 16 Plumpton Lea, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,300 | 2021-11-02 | £202,023 |
| 19 Plumpton Lea, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-09-24 | £163,584 |
| 8 Plumpton Lea, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2019-08-16 | £214,119 |
| 25 Plumpton Lea, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2018-11-26 | £195,306 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,483 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 | 4,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale First School Oakdale Avenue , Wrose BD18 1NU | - not rated | 674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Ash Primary School Wrose Road , Wrose BD18 1AA | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakehill Primary School Highfield Road , Idle BD10 8QN | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy High Busy Lane , BD18 1HD | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School High Busy Lane , BD18 1HD | - not rated | 953 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson Academy Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Challenge College North Avenue , BD8 7ND | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodend Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swain House Middle School Radcliffe Avenue , BD2 1JL | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Middle School Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Middle School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HW | - not rated | 1,885 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 | 2,997 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,635 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,792 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowfields School Leyton Drive Chapel , Leyton Drive BD10 8RQ | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education In Hospital 2 (BRI) C/O 21 Owlet Road , Shipley BD18 2LU | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education In Hospital 1 (Airedale) C/O 21 Owlet Road , Shipley BD18 2LU | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | - not rated | 1,527 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleshill United Football Club | The Mitton Group Stadium, Kingsway | 138 yd | |
| The Old Library | 71 Wrose Road | 468 yd | |
| Moo Restaurant & The Highfield Hotel | 47 Highfield Road | 858 yd | |
| Goals Bradford | 282 Kings Road | 1,043 yd | |
| Overflowing Cup | 158 Bradford Road | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleshill United Sports & Social Club | Plumpton Park, Kingsway | 138 yd | |
| The Bold Privateer (Bar Only) | 69 Wrose Road | 469 yd | |
| Bolton Villas Cricket Club (Bar Only) | All Alone Road | 548 yd | |
| The Highfield Hotel | 47 Highfield Road | 858 yd | |
| Wrose Bull | 35 Wrose Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hold King Chinese | 221 Wrose Road | 251 yd | |
| Wrose Balti | 219 Wrose Road | 251 yd | |
| Claremont Fisheries | 223 Wrose Road | 251 yd | |
| Papa John's | Unit 3, 105 Wrose Road | 469 yd | |
| Wrose Pizza & King Balti | 66 Wrose Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Unit 1, 105 Wrose Road | 513 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 236 yd |
| Hermits Table Tennis Club HERMITS TABLE TENNIS CLUB REAR OF 24 TO 26 HERMITS TABLE TENNIS CLUB REAR OF 24 TO 26 KINGSWAY | 267 yd | |
| Claremont Recreation Ground Wrose Road | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Bolton Villas Cricket Club ALL ALONE ROAD | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Wrose Recreation Ground OAKDALE GROVE | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| The Escape Zone (Bradford) (Closed) Highfield Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 860 yd |
| Bradford North Police Station JAVELIN HOUSE JAVELIN HOUSE JAVELIN CLOSE | 1,005 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.