Norman Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD2 2JU is located in the Eccleshill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norman Lane, Bradford, BD2 2JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD2 2JY, BD2 2JT, BD2 2JX, BD2 2LX, BD2 2NA, BD10 8SA, BD2 2NJ, BD2 2LE, BD10 8SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD2 2JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 51.1% | 55.2% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 44.8% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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% | 28.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 49.6% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 12.6% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
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 | 44.8% | 41.5% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 39% | 39.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 25.4% | 17% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 13.4% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 21.7% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 25.7% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.6% 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 | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 25.3% | 19.3% | 2.7% | 22.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.7% | 66.6% | -20.1% | 81.4% | -14.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 90.5% | 88.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 88.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 0% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 32.9% | 6.5% | 26.4% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norman Lane was 17.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.2% lower than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norman Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Norman Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2024-01-05 | £168,232 |
| 132 Norman Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-11-24 | £200,395 |
| 124 Norman Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-10-04 | £207,874 |
| 136 Norman Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-09-07 | £178,524 |
| 136A Norman Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2014-08-29 | £317,076 |
BD2 2JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,657 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 | 4,720 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 | 546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swain House Primary School Radcliffe Avenue , BD2 1JL | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Myers Lane , BD2 4ES | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Myers Lane , BD2 4ES | - not rated | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Primary School Myers Lane , BD2 4ED | 3out of 4 | 1,025 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 | - not rated | 890 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson Academy Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 890 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleshill Upper School Harrogate Road , BD10 0JE | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 610 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hutton Middle School Victoria Road , Eccleshill BD2 2DW | - not rated | 948 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Middle School Leeds Road , Eccleshill BD2 3AY | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Middle School Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Middle School Old Park Road , Thorpe Edge BD10 9BG | - not rated | 1,486 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 | 4,181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,399 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 5,203 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 | 1,037 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Lane School Lister Lane , BD2 4LL | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ellar Carr School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overflowing Cup | 158 Bradford Road | 161 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 275 Bradford Road | 255 yd | |
| McDonalds | 285 Bradford Road | 255 yd | |
| Subway | Unit M6, Enterprise 5 Retail Park, Bradford Road | 255 yd | |
| Moo Restaurant & The Highfield Hotel | 47 Highfield Road | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrose Bull | 35 Wrose Road | 340 yd | |
| The Highfield Hotel | 47 Highfield Road | 470 yd | |
| Bolton Villas Cricket Club (Bar Only) | All Alone Road | 678 yd | |
| The Victoria Hotel (Bar Only) | Victoria Road | 707 yd | |
| Greedy Pig | 17 Stony Lane | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacDonners | 174 Norman Lane | 2 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 2, 174 Norman Lane | 2 yd | |
| Drakes Fish & Chips | 22 Highfield Road | 216 yd | |
| Eccleshill Balti | 1 Institute Road | 639 yd | |
| TC's Cafe | 38 Swain House Road | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 275 Bradford Road | 255 yd | |
| Bolton Road Convenience Store Premier | Unit 4, 1107 Bolton Road | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flacks Fitness NORMAN LANE | health and fitness suite | 81 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bradford) M4 M4 BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| Bradford North Police Station JAVELIN HOUSE JAVELIN HOUSE JAVELIN CLOSE | 298 yd | |
| The Escape Zone (Bradford) (Closed) Highfield Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 464 yd |
| Institute Road Recreation Ground INSTITUTE ROAD | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Bolton Villas Cricket Club ALL ALONE ROAD | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Bradford) KINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 866 yd |
| Kents Gym UNDERCLIFFE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Pulse Health And Fitness Hanson KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Hanson Academy SUTTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 887 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 | 82.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.6% |
| 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 | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.