Fernbank Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD3 0PJ is located in the Bowling and Barkerend electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fernbank Road, Bradford, BD3 0PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD3 0PR, BD3 0PW, BD3 0PH, BD3 0PS, BD3 0PL, BD3 0QD, BD3 0PP, BD3 0QB, BD2 4RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD3 0PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.5% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.5% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 BD3 0PJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 29.2% | 33.4% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 53.4% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 39.9% | 51% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 26% | -12.8% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
In the area around BD3 0PJ this area, 40.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 11.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42% | 40.3% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 22.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 14.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 15.5% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13.1% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 11.9% | -0.3% | 33.8% | -21.9% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.3% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 5.3% 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 | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 72.7% | 83.8% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 81.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 1.2% | -5.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| White | 10.9% | 5.3% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -76.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 65.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 65.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33% | 30.2% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 24.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 65.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 25% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 15.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 3.5% | -20.0% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.2% | 37.2% | -35.0% |
| Christian | 4.1% | 46.2% | -42.1% |
| Muslim | 89% | 6.5% | 82.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernbank Road was 81.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% lower than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fernbank Road has the 56th lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 700th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Fernbank Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-03-03 | £171,405 |
| 10 Fernbank Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2019-11-20 | £89,722 |
| 14 Fernbank Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-09-05 | £136,781 |
| 1 Fernbank Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-01-25 | £204,208 |
| 30 Fernbank Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,995 | 2017-06-12 | £187,081 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD3 0PJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Other | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,397 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 | 3,966 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 | 4,314 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 | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Barkerend Road , BD3 0AB | - not rated | 572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Barkerend Road , BD3 0AB | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barkerend Primary School Hendford Drive , Pollard Park BD3 0QT | - not rated | 693 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy Hendford Drive , Pollard Park BD3 0QT | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling College Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | - not rated | 393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham College Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | - not rated | 875 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy 158 Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | 4out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Business and Enterprise College Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pollard Park Middle School Byron Street , BD3 0AB | - not rated | 572 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Middle School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 852 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Undercliffe Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 960 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George RC Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 960 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Middle School Leeds Road , Eccleshill BD2 3AY | - not rated | 1,312 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 | 2,189 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 2,949 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 Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 3,105 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 | 246 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 487 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Girls Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 540 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Delius Special School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 773 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 587 yd | |
| Lezzetli | 210 Otley Road | 637 yd | |
| The Steak Hut | 260 Barkerend Road | 727 yd | |
| Abu Grill House | 256 Barkerend Road | 734 yd | |
| Deli king | 442 Killinghall Road | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Moor Golf Club | Scarr Hall, Pollard Lane | 416 yd | |
| Northcote Conservative Club (Bar only) | 372-376 Otley Road | 606 yd | |
| East Ward Labour Club (Bar Only) | Otley Road | 664 yd | |
| Undercliffe Cricket Club | Intake Road | 782 yd | |
| The Airedale (Bar Only) | 77 Otley Road | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 463 Otley Road | 587 yd | |
| Nafeez | 461 Otley Road | 587 yd | |
| Khalid's Takeaway | 22 Fagley Road | 673 yd | |
| Chakswari Catering | 185 Otley Road | 675 yd | |
| Rajas | 201 Otley Road | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 465-469 Otley Road | 587 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 191 Otley Road | 675 yd | |
| Lidl | 230 Barkerend Road | 829 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carlton Bolling College UNDERCLIFFE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 368 yd |
| Bradford Moor Golf Club SCARR HALL SCARR HALL POLLARD LANE | golf | 423 yd |
| Byron Primary School BARKEREND ROAD | 571 yd | |
| Jinnah Arena BARKEREND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Myra Shay Playing Fields Barkerend Road | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Undercliffe Cricket Club INTAKE ROAD | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Frame 2 Complex GREYSTONE MILL GREYSTONE MILL FEATHER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 810 yd |
| Feversham College CLIFFE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Dixons Marchbank Primary MARCHBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 953 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.