Silwood Drive is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD2 3ER 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 Silwood Drive, Bradford, BD2 3ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD2 3EP, BD2 3HH, BD2 3ET, BD2 3EN, BD2 3HJ, BD2 3EU, BD2 3ES, BD2 3JY, BD2 3HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD2 3ER has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 47.4% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 52.6% | 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 | 31.7% | 25.5% | -6.2% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 50.9% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 12.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) 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 | 46.6% | 45.2% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 40.2% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.7% | 20.1% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 14.6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 14.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 9.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.2% 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 | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 8% | 31% | 23.0% | 2.7% | 28.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 82.7% | 61.2% | -21.5% | 81.4% | -20.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 91.2% | 87.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 8.9% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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 | 90.3% | 88.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.6% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.3% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 32.4% | 6.5% | 25.9% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silwood Drive was 79.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% lower than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silwood Drive has the 54th lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 680th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Silwood Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-02-07 | £226,261 |
| 17 Silwood Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-04-12 | £200,477 |
| 1 Silwood Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,150 | 2022-03-01 | £187,236 |
| 14 Silwood Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-01-21 | £231,453 |
| 9 Silwood Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2021-09-07 | £181,843 |
BD2 3ER 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,992 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 | 4,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Primary School Dudley Hill Road , BD2 3DE | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fagley Primary School Falsgrave Avenue , Fagley BD2 3PU | 4out of 4 | 601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Fagley Lane , Eccleshill BD2 3NS | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Clare's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Fagley Road , Fagley BD2 3JD | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Fagley Road , Fagley BD2 3JD | - not rated | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson Academy Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling College Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham College Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Middle School Leeds Road , Eccleshill BD2 3AY | - not rated | 315 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hutton Middle School Victoria Road , Eccleshill BD2 2DW | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swain House Middle School Radcliffe Avenue , BD2 1JL | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Middle School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollard Park Middle School Byron Street , BD3 0AB | - not rated | 1,621 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 | 3,397 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,166 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 5,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 4,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Unit Undercliffe Old Road , BD2 4RQ | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lister Lane School Lister Lane , BD2 4LL | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Girls Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Delius Special School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delights Cafe | 125 Harrogate Road | 128 yd | |
| Deli king | 442 Killinghall Road | 484 yd | |
| Manor Cafe | 130 Undercliffe Road | 505 yd | |
| Meltdown | 441 Otley Road | 671 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 1a, Union Mills, Harrogate Road | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Smiling Mule | 171 Moorside Road | 239 yd | |
| Manor House | 42 Leeds Road | 317 yd | |
| Undercliffe Cricket Club | Intake Road | 524 yd | |
| Milners Arms (Bar Only) | Manor Street | 545 yd | |
| Malt Kiln Inn (Bar Only) | 129 Idle Road | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parmo'z | 121 Harrogate Road | 117 yd | |
| Flying Dragon | 117 Harrogate Road | 128 yd | |
| Harrogate Road Fisheries | 151 Harrogate Road | 128 yd | |
| Smashin Slice | Unit 2, 89 Harrogate Road | 136 yd | |
| Fish & Bite | 155-157 Dudley Hill Road | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 289 Harrogate Road | 475 yd | |
| Tesco | 465-469 Otley Road | 671 yd | |
| Lidl | Union Mills, Harrogate Road | 744 yd | |
| Bolton Road Convenience Store Premier | Unit 4, 1107 Bolton Road | 875 yd | |
| Tesco | Bolton Road | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Undercliffe Cricket Club INTAKE ROAD | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| St Clare'S Catholic Primary School ST CLARES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST CLARES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL FAGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Kents Gym UNDERCLIFFE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 733 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 | 177.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.