Idle Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD2 2AL 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 Idle Road, Bradford, BD2 2AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD2 2AH, BD2 2BD, BD2 4SP, BD2 2AA, BD2 4ST, BD2 2AN, BD2 4LB, BD2 4JZ, BD2 2AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD2 2AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 51.7% | 54.6% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 45.4% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 32.3% | 37.3% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 40.8% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 6.6% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 12.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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 | 46.4% | 42.6% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 35.5% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 16.3% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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.
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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 21.9% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 16.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 13.2% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 18.9% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 21.1% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.3% | 15.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 12.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 83.8% | 69% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 92.8% | 87.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 7.4% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 87.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.5% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.4% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 22% | 6.5% | 15.5% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Idle Road was 95.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.6% lower than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Idle Road has the 73rd lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 746th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 330 Idle Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-05-07 | £148,190 |
| 342 Idle Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2024-01-26 | £82,131 |
| 310 Idle Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2022-12-16 | £159,946 |
| 312 Idle Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-06-14 | £150,505 |
| 332 Idle Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2019-10-25 | £188,421 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,489 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 | 4,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Myers Lane , BD2 4ES | - not rated | 167 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Primary School Myers Lane , BD2 4ED | - not rated | 478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swain House Primary School Radcliffe Avenue , BD2 1JL | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Dudley Hill Road , BD2 3DE | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Fagley Lane , Eccleshill BD2 3NS | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 502 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham Academy 158 Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | 4out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One In A Million Free School Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,674 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,737 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 4,467 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,477 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 | 4,679 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 5,042 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 | 1,820 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School Clifton Street , Manningham BD8 7DA | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 2,405 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 2,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Cafe | 130 Undercliffe Road | 428 yd | |
| MI-Cafe | Mechanics Institute, Stone Hall Road | 523 yd | |
| Delights Cafe | 125 Harrogate Road | 745 yd | |
| Goals Bradford | 282 Kings Road | 865 yd | |
| Gingers Cafe | Unit 2, Victoria Industrial Estate, Victoria Road | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swing Gate Inn (Bar Only) | 413 Idle Road | 80 yd | |
| Milners Arms (Bar Only) | Manor Street | 380 yd | |
| Upper Bolton Conservative Club (Bar Only) | Sefton Hall, Idle Road | 393 yd | |
| Manor House | 42 Leeds Road | 558 yd | |
| Eccleshill WMC | 14 Stony Lane | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dine In Desserts | Unit 2, Idle Road | 2 yd | |
| Bolton Junction Fish & Chips | 1123 Bolton Road | 68 yd | |
| Sweet N Sour Chinese Take Away | 1127 Bolton Road | 68 yd | |
| Curry Counter | Unit 2, 1107 Bolton Road | 76 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1, 1107 Bolton Road | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Road Convenience Store Premier | Unit 4, 1107 Bolton Road | 76 yd | |
| Tesco | Bolton Road | 453 yd | |
| Co Op | 289 Harrogate Road | 837 yd | |
| Morrisons | 275 Bradford Road | 1,011 yd | |
| Lidl | Union Mills, Harrogate Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kents Gym UNDERCLIFFE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 137 yd |
| Hanson Academy SUTTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Hanson School (Closed) Sutton Avenue | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Pulse Health And Fitness Hanson KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Bradford) KINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 743 yd |
| Flacks Fitness NORMAN LANE | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Institute Road Recreation Ground INSTITUTE ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bradford Eccleshill) (Closed) Cavendish Road | health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bradford) M4 M4 BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| Bradford North Police Station JAVELIN HOUSE JAVELIN HOUSE JAVELIN CLOSE | 1,062 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 137.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.