Hillam Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD2 1QN 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 Hillam Road, Bradford, BD2 1QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD2 1AR, BD8 7AH, BD8 7AJ, BD8 7AL, BD2 1AP, BD8 7AE, BD8 7AN, BD8 7AD, BD8 7AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD2 1QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.1% | 50.5% | 8.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 57.9% | 49.5% | -8.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD2 1QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.2% | 42.7% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 46.5% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 5.2% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 50.3% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 36.3% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 15% | 10.3% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 33.3% | 18.9% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 13.3% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 13% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.7% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 32.3% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 12.7% | 4.6% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.9% 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 | 7.4% | 14.1% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 13.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 44.8% | 25.3% | -19.5% | 2.7% | 22.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 31.8% | 39.9% | 8.1% | 81.4% | -41.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 57.5% | 76.9% | 19.4% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 13.3% | 4.1% | -9.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.4% | 14.4% | -10.0% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.3% | 76.5% | 19.2% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 15.7% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 3.6% | -7.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 3% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 1.1% | -17.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 22.4% | 46.2% | -23.8% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 47.9% | 6.5% | 41.4% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillam Road was 359.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 135.9% higher than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillam Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 93rd highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 141.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prima Yorkshire Ltd Hillam Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,416,000 | 2023-04-27 | £1,591,160 |
| Hydromech House Hillam Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2020-10-06 | £853,751 |
| Melrose Textiles Dc Thorite House Hillam Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £2,520,000 | 2019-07-09 | £3,258,517 |
| Prima Yorkshire Ltd Hillam Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2019-01-11 | £172,514 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,445 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 | 2,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,784 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 | 961 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Skinner Lane , BD8 7PL | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Primary School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HP | 2out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Miriam Lord Community Primary School Bavaria Place , Manningham BD8 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | 4out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One In A Million Free School Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham Academy 158 Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | 4out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | 2out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,942 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 3,501 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,659 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 | 2,629 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 4,928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 575 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School Clifton Street , Manningham BD8 7DA | - not rated | 769 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 913 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School Ambler Street , BD8 8AW | - not rated | 925 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 143 yd | |
| AJ’s Deli bar & Cafe | 28 Cunliffe Road | 214 yd | |
| Lister Park Boating Pavilion | Lister Park, Oak Lane | 729 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 1, Stanley Road | 733 yd | |
| The Refreshment Room | Cartwright Hall, Lister Park, Oak Lane | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eesti Kodu Club | 8 Clifton Villas | 659 yd | |
| Latvian Welfare Fund Club (Bar Only) | 5 Clifton Villas | 660 yd | |
| The Black Swan | 74 Frizinghall Road | 858 yd | |
| Bradford Bridge Club (Bar Only) | 8 Mornington Villas | 939 yd | |
| Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only) | 60 Bolton Hall Road | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFC | 11 Oak Lane | 683 yd | |
| Spuddy's Park Gate Fisheries | 17 Oak Lane | 683 yd | |
| A H Cupcakes | 15 Oak Lane | 683 yd | |
| Park Fisheries | 42 Oak Lane | 727 yd | |
| Italiano Pizza & Grill | 44 Oak Lane | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 3 Stanley Court | 527 yd | |
| Kana Peena Supermarket | 40 Oak Lane | 880 yd | |
| Tesco | The Peel Centre, Valley Road | 1,018 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bede'S And St Joseph'S Catholic College (Ignis Campus) Cunliffe Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 326 yd |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park NORTH AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 423 yd |
| Bradford Grammar School KEIGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 682 yd |
| Bradford Christian School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | 923 yd | |
| Bolton Woods Community Centre LIVINGSTONE ROAD | 930 yd | |
| Bradford City Football Club (Valley Parade) Coral Windows Stadium Coral Windows Stadium Valley Parade | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Gaisby Stray (Closed) Gaisby Lane | grass pitches | 989 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 | 16.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 76.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 84.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 84.0% |
| Median download speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 6.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 6.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.09 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.