Norman Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD2 2LA 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 2LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD10 8AD, BD2 2JZ, BD10 8AB, BD2 2HS, BD10 8BT, BD10 8AE, BD2 2JE, BD10 8BY, BD2 2LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD2 2LA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.6% of the population 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 | 50.9% | 57.6% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 6.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 42.4% | -6.7% | 49.0% | -6.6% |
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 2LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 46.6% | 58.4% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 22.4% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 13.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 51.5% | 38.5% | -13.0% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 43.5% | 13.9% | 33.6% | 9.9% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 11.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around BD2 2LA this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 28.3% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 16.1% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 22.7% | 6.6% | 13.4% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 13.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 13.2% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 85.9% | 82.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 94.9% | 94.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 94.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.8% | 37.2% | 25.6% |
| Christian | 24.8% | 46.2% | -21.4% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norman Lane was 84.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.6% lower than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norman Lane has the 61st lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 726th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Norman Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2022-11-28 | £177,571 |
| 4 Norman Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2015-11-06 | £110,139 |
| 12 Norman Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2013-09-18 | £162,750 |
| 10 Norman Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2007-06-22 | £182,916 |
| 10A Norman Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2007-06-08 | £187,381 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD2 2LA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 5,198 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 | 5,211 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 | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Hall Road , Eccleshill BD2 2DU | 3out of 4 | 536 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 | 622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School The Bank , Idle BD10 0QA | - not rated | 622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakehill Primary School Highfield Road , Idle BD10 8QN | 3out of 4 | 881 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 | 995 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson Academy Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | - not rated | 2,137 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 | 472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleshill North Middle School Rillington Mead , Greengates BD10 0EF | - not rated | 933 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swain House Middle School Radcliffe Avenue , BD2 1JL | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Middle School Old Park Road , Thorpe Edge BD10 9BG | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Middle School Leeds Road , Eccleshill BD2 3AY | - not rated | 1,232 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 | 4,609 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,712 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 4,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 5,274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 5,406 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 | 1,146 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Lane School Lister Lane , BD2 4LL | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ellar Carr School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| McMillan School Ellar Carr Road , Thackley BD10 0TD | - not rated | 1,958 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 | 464 yd | |
| FoodCycle | Rockwell Community Centre, 6 Summerfield Road | 516 yd | |
| Bloomin’ Buds Theatre Company | Rockwell Community Centre, 6 Summerfield Road | 516 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 275 Bradford Road | 550 yd | |
| McDonalds | 285 Bradford Road | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria Hotel (Bar Only) | Victoria Road | 158 yd | |
| Greedy Pig | 17 Stony Lane | 333 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 30-41 Stony Lane | 335 yd | |
| Eccleshill WMC | 14 Stony Lane | 368 yd | |
| Eccles and Victoria Club | 101 Victoria Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Box | 51 Stony Lane | 333 yd | |
| Crispy Chicken | 49 Stony Lane | 333 yd | |
| Pizzalicious | 45 Stony Lane | 333 yd | |
| Pizza Heart & Grill | 5 Stony Lane | 334 yd | |
| Wok Delight | 43 Stony Lane | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 275 Bradford Road | 550 yd | |
| Lidl | Union Mills, Harrogate Road | 1,012 yd | |
| Bolton Road Convenience Store Premier | Unit 4, 1107 Bolton Road | 1,016 yd | |
| Co Op | 289 Harrogate Road | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Institute Road Recreation Ground INSTITUTE ROAD | grass pitches | 210 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bradford Eccleshill) (Closed) Cavendish Road | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bradford) M4 M4 BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Cavendish Primary School HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Flacks Fitness NORMAN LANE | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Bradford North Police Station JAVELIN HOUSE JAVELIN HOUSE JAVELIN CLOSE | 713 yd | |
| Idle Cricket Club Cavendish Road | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| The Escape Zone (Bradford) (Closed) Highfield Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 876 yd |
| Eccleshill Sports And Social Club HARROGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Kents Gym UNDERCLIFFE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 980 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.