Norman Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD2 2JZ 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 2JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD2 2LB, BD10 8BY, BD2 2JE, BD2 2LA, BD2 2JJ, BD2 2JD, BD10 8AD, BD10 8BU, BD2 2HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD2 2JZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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% | 52.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 32.5% | 32.4% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 43.5% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 16.2% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 43.7% | 37.7% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 36.4% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 17.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 23.1% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 20.4% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 14.1% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 19.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 8.6% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.5% | 85.8% | -9.7% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 96.9% | 91.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 91.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norman Lane was 50.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.7% lower than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norman Lane has the 27th lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 406th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleshill Methodist Church Norman Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-01-19 | £285,983 |
| 22 Norman Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2018-11-02 | £141,817 |
| 26 Norman Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2018-09-21 | £160,521 |
| 72 Norman Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £446,520 | 2018-09-05 | £558,150 |
| 20 Norman Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-10-14 | £177,078 |
BD2 2JZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2JZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 5,094 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 | 5,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Primary School Hall Road , Eccleshill BD2 2DU | - not rated | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Hall Road , Eccleshill BD2 2DU | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bank , Idle BD10 0QA | 2out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School The Bank , Idle BD10 0QA | - not rated | 733 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakehill Primary School Highfield Road , Idle BD10 8QN | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleshill Upper School Harrogate Road , BD10 0JE | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson Academy Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutton Middle School Victoria Road , Eccleshill BD2 2DW | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swain House Middle School Radcliffe Avenue , BD2 1JL | - not rated | 996 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleshill North Middle School Rillington Mead , Greengates BD10 0EF | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Middle School Old Park Road , Thorpe Edge BD10 9BG | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Middle School Leeds Road , Eccleshill BD2 3AY | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,559 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 4,611 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 5,358 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 5,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,106 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Lane School Lister Lane , BD2 4LL | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ellar Carr School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| McMillan School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI-Cafe | Mechanics Institute, Stone Hall Road | 440 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 275 Bradford Road | 455 yd | |
| McDonalds | 285 Bradford Road | 455 yd | |
| Subway | Unit M6, Enterprise 5 Retail Park, Bradford Road | 455 yd | |
| FoodCycle | Rockwell Community Centre, 6 Summerfield Road | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria Hotel (Bar Only) | Victoria Road | 253 yd | |
| Greedy Pig | 17 Stony Lane | 371 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 30-41 Stony Lane | 373 yd | |
| Eccleshill WMC | 14 Stony Lane | 402 yd | |
| Eccles and Victoria Club | 101 Victoria Road | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleshill Balti | 1 Institute Road | 339 yd | |
| The Pizza Box | 51 Stony Lane | 371 yd | |
| Crispy Chicken | 49 Stony Lane | 371 yd | |
| Pizzalicious | 45 Stony Lane | 371 yd | |
| Pizza Heart & Grill | 5 Stony Lane | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 275 Bradford Road | 455 yd | |
| Bolton Road Convenience Store Premier | Unit 4, 1107 Bolton Road | 950 yd | |
| Co Op | 289 Harrogate Road | 1,060 yd | |
| Lidl | Union Mills, Harrogate Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Institute Road Recreation Ground INSTITUTE ROAD | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bradford) M4 M4 BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 380 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bradford Eccleshill) (Closed) Cavendish Road | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Flacks Fitness NORMAN LANE | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Bradford North Police Station JAVELIN HOUSE JAVELIN HOUSE JAVELIN CLOSE | 615 yd | |
| Cavendish Primary School HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| The Escape Zone (Bradford) (Closed) Highfield Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 782 yd |
| Idle Cricket Club Cavendish Road | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Kents Gym UNDERCLIFFE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Eccleshill Sports And Social Club HARROGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 42.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.