Rylstone Gardens is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD3 0LJ is located in the Bolton and Undercliffe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rylstone Gardens, Bradford, BD3 0LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD3 0LH, BD3 0EH, BD3 0LQ, BD3 0LN, BD3 0LG, BD2 4PY, BD3 0EG, BD3 0LD, BD3 0LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD3 0LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 47.6% | 47% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 52.4% | 53% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD3 0LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.1% | 50.5% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 36% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 8.3% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.9% | 43% | -10.9% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 28% | 37.5% | 9.5% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 15.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 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 | 34% | 22.3% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 19.1% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 28.2% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.7% 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 | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 7.6% | 3% | -4.6% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 23.7% | 40.5% | 16.8% | 2.7% | 37.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 38.5% | 39.7% | 1.2% | 81.4% | -41.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 15.1% | 2.6% | -12.5% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 81.1% | 75.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.9% | 13.6% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 75.4% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 14.6% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 1.2% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 18.5% | 46.2% | -27.7% |
| Muslim | 43.4% | 6.5% | 36.9% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rylstone Gardens was 168.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.4% higher than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rylstone Gardens has the 39th highest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 358th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% 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 Rylstone Gardens, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2025-09-03 | £84,453 |
| 60 Rylstone Gardens, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-08-14 | £135,091 |
| 29 Rylstone Gardens, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-03-21 | £104,316 |
| 46 Rylstone Gardens, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-08-12 | £117,665 |
| 39 Rylstone Gardens, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-02-22 | £150,540 |
BD3 0LJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BD3 0LJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Other | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,107 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 | 3,739 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 | 4,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peel Park Primary School and Nursery Peel Park Drive , Undercliffe BD2 4PR | - not rated | 207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Church of England Primary Academy Westminster Road , BD3 0HW | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE Community School Westminster Road , Off Prospect Road BD3 0HW | - not rated | 769 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Church of England Primary Academy Westminster Road , BD3 0HW | - not rated | 769 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Lane First School Bolton Lane , BD2 4AA | - not rated | 839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling College Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | - not rated | 515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham College Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | - not rated | 562 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy 158 Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | 4out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undercliffe Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George RC Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 656 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollard Park Middle School Byron Street , BD3 0AB | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Middle School Leeds Road , Eccleshill BD2 3AY | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Middle School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 1,288 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 | 2,355 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,146 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 5,226 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 | 3,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 5,354 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 | 289 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lister Lane School Lister Lane , BD2 4LL | - not rated | 704 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Girls Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 1,210 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meltdown | 441 Otley Road | 445 yd | |
| Lezzetli | 210 Otley Road | 469 yd | |
| Peelers Cafe | Peel Park, Cliffe Road | 633 yd | |
| Deli king | 442 Killinghall Road | 649 yd | |
| Vinnie's Cafe | Allenby House, Rees Way | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northcote Conservative Club (Bar only) | 372-376 Otley Road | 505 yd | |
| Malt Kiln Inn (Bar Only) | 129 Idle Road | 558 yd | |
| Bradford Moor Golf Club | Scarr Hall, Pollard Lane | 607 yd | |
| East Ward Labour Club (Bar Only) | Otley Road | 696 yd | |
| Undercliffe Cricket Club | Intake Road | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 463 Otley Road | 445 yd | |
| Nafeez | 461 Otley Road | 445 yd | |
| Rajas | 201 Otley Road | 460 yd | |
| Park Fisheries | 193 Otley Road | 460 yd | |
| Lotus Flavour | 57 Idle Road | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 465-469 Otley Road | 445 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 191 Otley Road | 512 yd | |
| Tesco | Bolton Road | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carlton Bolling College UNDERCLIFFE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 507 yd |
| Feversham College CLIFFE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Peel Park Cliffe Road | cycling, grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Bradford Moor Golf Club SCARR HALL SCARR HALL POLLARD LANE | golf | 788 yd |
| Undercliffe Cricket Club INTAKE ROAD | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Byron Primary School BARKEREND ROAD | 1,016 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.