Leafield Way is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD2 3SB 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 Leafield Way, Bradford, BD2 3SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD2 3RY, BD2 3SE, BD2 3SF, BD2 3SA, BD2 3RX, BD2 3RB, BD2 3RA, BD2 3SQ, BD2 3RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD2 3SB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.8% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.2% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 3SB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 26.7% | 31.3% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 55.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) 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 | 47.6% | 54.5% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.5% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 9.8% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 20.9% | 18.1% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 8.9% | -11.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.2% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 18.5% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 28.9% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% 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% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 21.4% | 21.1% | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.5% | 66.1% | -25.4% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 96.5% | 89.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 89.9% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Muslim | 30.4% | 6.5% | 23.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leafield Way was 43.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.7% lower than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leafield Way has the 18th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 315th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Leafield Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2024-07-05 | £188,559 |
| 13 Leafield Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2020-05-14 | £142,971 |
| 1 Leafield Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2019-09-27 | £231,517 |
| 9 Leafield Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2018-09-21 | £237,267 |
| 7 Leafield Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2018-01-05 | £201,193 |
BD2 3SB 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,920 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 | 4,683 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 | 467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Fagley Lane , Eccleshill BD2 3NS | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Myers Lane , BD2 4ES | - not rated | 680 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Hall Road , Eccleshill BD2 2DU | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Primary School Myers Lane , BD2 4ED | - not rated | 991 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham Academy 158 Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | 4out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Thornbury Road , BD3 8DF | - not rated | 2,522 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 2out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,682 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,470 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 5,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 4,821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 5,110 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 2,383 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School Clifton Street , Manningham BD8 7DA | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Other independent 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 | 303 yd | |
| Manor Cafe | 130 Undercliffe Road | 425 yd | |
| Gingers Cafe | Unit 2, Victoria Industrial Estate, Victoria Road | 540 yd | |
| MI-Cafe | Mechanics Institute, Stone Hall Road | 571 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 1a, Union Mills, Harrogate Road | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor House | 42 Leeds Road | 283 yd | |
| The Smiling Mule | 171 Moorside Road | 311 yd | |
| Milners Arms (Bar Only) | Manor Street | 428 yd | |
| Upper Bolton Conservative Club (Bar Only) | Sefton Hall, Idle Road | 531 yd | |
| Jok's Ale House (Bar only) | 98 Victoria Road | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Dragon | 117 Harrogate Road | 303 yd | |
| Harrogate Road Fisheries | 151 Harrogate Road | 303 yd | |
| Parmo'z | 121 Harrogate Road | 338 yd | |
| Pimento Caribbean Cuisine | 116 Undercliffe Road | 376 yd | |
| Island Fusion Culinary Hub | 5 Quarryman Close | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 289 Harrogate Road | 279 yd | |
| Lidl | Union Mills, Harrogate Road | 569 yd | |
| Bolton Road Convenience Store Premier | Unit 4, 1107 Bolton Road | 613 yd | |
| Tesco | Bolton Road | 866 yd | |
| Tesco | 465-469 Otley Road | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kents Gym UNDERCLIFFE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bradford Eccleshill) (Closed) Cavendish Road | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Institute Road Recreation Ground INSTITUTE ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Cavendish Primary School HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| St Clare'S Catholic Primary School ST CLARES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST CLARES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL FAGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Undercliffe Cricket Club INTAKE ROAD | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Eccleshill Sports And Social Club HARROGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 957 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 | 179.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.