Severn Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD2 4LS is located in the Bolton and Undercliffe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Severn Road, Bradford, BD2 4LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD2 4LL, BD2 4PU, BD2 4LN, BD2 4BU, BD2 4AA, BD2 4AE, BD2 4LP, BD2 4AG, BD2 4AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD2 4LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 36% | 37.3% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 46% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 4.4% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 42.8% | 39.9% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 48.9% | 9.7% | 33.6% | 15.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 8.6% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 22.9% | 19.1% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 11.2% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 21.1% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 25.1% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.2% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.6% 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 | 6.7% | 9.7% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 8.6% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 3.1% | -3.6% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 18% | 29.4% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 26.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 6.9% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 61.5% | 42.6% | -18.9% | 81.4% | -38.8% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 80.6% | 76.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 19.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 77% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 15.1% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 2.6% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.4% | 37.2% | -17.8% |
| Christian | 20% | 46.2% | -26.2% |
| Muslim | 49.1% | 6.5% | 42.6% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Severn Road was 148.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.8% lower than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Severn Road has the 53rd highest crime rate of 167 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 449th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Severn Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2000-05-18 | £425,957 |
BD2 4LS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,618 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 | 3,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL | 4out of 4 | 4,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove House Primary School Myers Lane , BD2 4ED | - not rated | 652 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Myers Lane , BD2 4ES | - not rated | 852 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peel Park Primary School and Nursery Peel Park Drive , Undercliffe BD2 4PR | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Church of England Primary Academy Westminster Road , BD3 0HW | 2out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars Farm Primary School Poplars Park Road , Off Kings Road BD2 1LQ | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feversham Academy 158 Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | 4out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | 2out of 4 | 826 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One In A Million Free School Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,767 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,569 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 4,403 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 3,803 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 4,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School Clifton Street , Manningham BD8 7DA | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| TLG Bradford TLG Bradford , 86 Captain Street BD1 4EL | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peelers Cafe | Peel Park, Cliffe Road | 693 yd | |
| Nawaab Gourmet | 626 Bolton Road | 745 yd | |
| Lezzetli | 210 Otley Road | 886 yd | |
| Manor Cafe | 130 Undercliffe Road | 895 yd | |
| Meltdown | 441 Otley Road | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malt Kiln Inn (Bar Only) | 129 Idle Road | 707 yd | |
| Upper Bolton Conservative Club (Bar Only) | Sefton Hall, Idle Road | 793 yd | |
| Milners Arms (Bar Only) | Manor Street | 895 yd | |
| Swing Gate Inn (Bar Only) | 413 Idle Road | 969 yd | |
| Northcote Conservative Club (Bar only) | 372-376 Otley Road | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godfather's Pizza House | 1037 Bolton Road | 92 yd | |
| Peel Park Fisheries | 175 Bolton Lane | 161 yd | |
| Ashbourne Pizza | 107 Bolton Lane | 470 yd | |
| Big Fellas | 1071 Bolton Road | 564 yd | |
| Lotus Flavour | 57 Idle Road | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Bolton Road | 564 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 191 Otley Road | 903 yd | |
| Tesco | 465-469 Otley Road | 913 yd | |
| Bolton Road Convenience Store Premier | Unit 4, 1107 Bolton Road | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peel Park Cliffe Road | cycling, grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Feversham College CLIFFE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Hanson School (Closed) Sutton Avenue | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Hanson Academy SUTTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Pulse Health And Fitness Hanson KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Bradford) KINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 969 yd |
| Kents Gym UNDERCLIFFE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,013 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.