Ashington Close is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD2 3SW is located in the Eccleshill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashington Close, Bradford, BD2 3SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD2 3SR, BD2 3SY, BD2 3TA, BD10 0JS, BD10 0JF, BD2 3NU, BD10 0JU, BD10 0JR, BD10 0JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD2 3SW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 47.4% | 48.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 52.6% | 51.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 26.5% | 36.8% | 10.3% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 37.3% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 3.4% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 15.2% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 40.2% | 37.9% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 43.2% | 11.7% | 33.6% | 9.6% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 13.6% | -6.7% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 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.
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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 24% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 18.1% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 10.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 19.6% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.8% | 88.1% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
In this area, 93.5% 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% | 93.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 94.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashington Close was 190.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.3% higher than the Eccleshill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashington Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Eccleshill and the 314th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 205.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Ashington Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-01-18 | £170,548 |
| 23 Ashington Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2021-03-26 | £175,221 |
| 19 Ashington Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2020-12-07 | £67,486 |
| 15 Ashington Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £4,000 | 2016-12-19 | £5,293 |
| 3 Ashington Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2013-01-08 | £173,386 |
BD2 3SW 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,748 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 | 247 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fagley Primary School Falsgrave Avenue , Fagley BD2 3PU | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Hall Road , Eccleshill BD2 2DU | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Clare's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Fagley Road , Fagley BD2 3JD | - not rated | 796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Dudley Hill Road , BD2 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,914 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Priesthorpe Priesthorpe Lane , Farsley LS28 5SG | 2out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 2out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Thornbury Road , BD3 8DF | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,141 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,889 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4,927 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Grove School Apperley Bridge , BD10 0NR | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 3,233 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gateway Cafe | 45 Thackeray Road | 264 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 1a, Union Mills, Harrogate Road | 340 yd | |
| Gingers Cafe | Unit 2, Victoria Industrial Estate, Victoria Road | 705 yd | |
| Delights Cafe | 125 Harrogate Road | 910 yd | |
| Snoop | Newlands House One, Inspire Bradford Business Park, Newlands Way | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Smiling Mule | 171 Moorside Road | 677 yd | |
| Jok's Ale House (Bar only) | 98 Victoria Road | 705 yd | |
| Eccles and Victoria Club | 101 Victoria Road | 765 yd | |
| The Fountain (Bar Only) | 83 Victoria Road | 765 yd | |
| Eccleshill WMC | 14 Stony Lane | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omars | 107 Ravenscliffe Avenue | 426 yd | |
| Island Fusion Culinary Hub | 5 Quarryman Close | 470 yd | |
| China China | 324 Harrogate Road | 491 yd | |
| Flying Dragon | 117 Harrogate Road | 910 yd | |
| Harrogate Road Fisheries | 151 Harrogate Road | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Union Mills, Harrogate Road | 359 yd | |
| Co Op | 289 Harrogate Road | 583 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eccleshill Sports And Social Club HARROGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| St Clare'S Catholic Primary School ST CLARES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST CLARES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL FAGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Cavendish Primary School HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bradford Eccleshill) (Closed) Cavendish Road | health and fitness suite | 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.