Farlea Drive is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD2 3RJ 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 Farlea Drive, Bradford, BD2 3RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD2 3RH, BD2 3RQ, BD2 3HW, BD2 3NS, BD2 3RE, BD2 3RL, BD2 3RN, BD2 3HD, BD2 2BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD2 3RJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 50.7% | 52.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD2 3RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.7% | 30.9% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 52.5% | 7.8% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 48.4% | 46.8% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 38.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 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 | 20% | 18.2% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8.1% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 18.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 17.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 27.5% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.4% 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 | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% | 30.9% | 25.7% | 2.7% | 28.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87.9% | 58.4% | -29.5% | 81.4% | -23.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 96.1% | 90.2% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 8.8% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 90.2% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 33.8% | 6.5% | 27.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farlea Drive was 306.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.5% higher than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farlea Drive has the 16th highest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 124th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 173.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Farlea Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-12-05 | £240,000 |
| 38 Farlea Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-09-20 | £247,342 |
| 10 Farlea Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-07-18 | £286,351 |
| 22 Farlea Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-02-27 | £150,895 |
| 8 Farlea Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-05-03 | £321,241 |
BD2 3RJ 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,377 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 | 5,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Fagley Lane , Eccleshill BD2 3NS | 3out of 4 | 165 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fagley Primary School Falsgrave Avenue , Fagley BD2 3PU | 4out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Dudley Hill Road , BD2 3DE | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Clare's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Fagley Road , Fagley BD2 3JD | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Fagley Road , Fagley BD2 3JD | - not rated | 756 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson Academy Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling College Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 590 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hutton Middle School Victoria Road , Eccleshill BD2 2DW | - not rated | 712 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleshill North Middle School Rillington Mead , Greengates BD10 0EF | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swain House Middle School Radcliffe Avenue , BD2 1JL | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Middle School Leeds Old Road , BD3 8JG | - not rated | 1,926 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 | 3,866 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,116 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,630 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 5,199 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 | 4,619 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 | 1,478 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lister Lane School Lister Lane , BD2 4LL | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delius Special School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Unit 1a, Union Mills, Harrogate Road | 342 yd | |
| Delights Cafe | 125 Harrogate Road | 459 yd | |
| Gingers Cafe | Unit 2, Victoria Industrial Estate, Victoria Road | 502 yd | |
| The Gateway Cafe | 45 Thackeray Road | 664 yd | |
| Manor Cafe | 130 Undercliffe Road | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Smiling Mule | 171 Moorside Road | 236 yd | |
| Jok's Ale House (Bar only) | 98 Victoria Road | 502 yd | |
| Manor House | 42 Leeds Road | 591 yd | |
| Eccles and Victoria Club | 101 Victoria Road | 623 yd | |
| The Fountain (Bar Only) | 83 Victoria Road | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Fusion Culinary Hub | 5 Quarryman Close | 100 yd | |
| Flying Dragon | 117 Harrogate Road | 459 yd | |
| Harrogate Road Fisheries | 151 Harrogate Road | 459 yd | |
| Parmo'z | 121 Harrogate Road | 495 yd | |
| Smashin Slice | Unit 2, 89 Harrogate Road | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 289 Harrogate Road | 132 yd | |
| Lidl | Union Mills, Harrogate Road | 271 yd | |
| Bolton Road Convenience Store Premier | Unit 4, 1107 Bolton Road | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Clare'S Catholic Primary School ST CLARES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST CLARES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL FAGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Eccleshill Sports And Social Club HARROGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Cavendish Primary School HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bradford Eccleshill) (Closed) Cavendish Road | health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Kents Gym UNDERCLIFFE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Institute Road Recreation Ground INSTITUTE ROAD | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Undercliffe Cricket Club INTAKE ROAD | grass pitches | 942 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 148.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.