Gain Lane is in Bradford and in Leeds district. BD3 7DW is located in the Bradford Moor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gain Lane, Bradford, BD3 7DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD3 7DP, BD3 7DN, BD3 7DD, BD3 7DH, BD3 7DE, BD3 7BX, BD3 7BZ, BD3 7AZ, BD3 7DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD3 7DW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.2% | 49.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 BD3 7DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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 | 33% | 32.9% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 54.1% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 47% | 47.2% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 30.6% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 15% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 7DW this area, 38.6% 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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 38.6% | 7.0% | 18.2% | 20.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 12.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 10.6% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 10.6% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 21.7% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19% 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 | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 11.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
| Pakistani | 52.8% | 54.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 52.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 25.1% | 19% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -62.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 64.9% 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 | 66% | 64.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.7% | 31.5% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 25.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66% | 64.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 26.5% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 16.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 2% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 1.8% | -20.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 9.7% | 1.2% | 8.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.3% | 37.2% | -27.9% |
| Christian | 10.1% | 46.2% | -36.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 59.9% | 6.5% | 53.4% |
| Sikh | 10.5% | 0.9% | 9.6% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gain Lane was 260.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 141.5% higher than the Bradford Moor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gain Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bradford Moor and the 175th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 Gain Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-02-24 | £125,247 |
| 226 Gain Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,500 | 2021-02-26 | £131,904 |
| 246 Gain Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2019-07-19 | £119,645 |
| 238 Gain Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-02-22 | £304,673 |
| 240 Gain Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-04-16 | £193,784 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 50 |
| Other | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School Moorland Grove , LS28 8EP | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Primary School Dick Lane , BD3 7AU | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Academy Dick Lane , BD3 7AU | - not rated | 907 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy Dick Lane , Thornbury BD3 7AU | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Clare's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Fagley Road , Fagley BD2 3JD | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laisterdyke Business and Enterprise College Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Priesthorpe Priesthorpe Lane , Farsley LS28 5SG | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priesthorpe School Priesthorpe Lane , Farsley LS28 5SG | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbury Middle School Leeds Old Road , BD3 8JG | - not rated | 762 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Middle School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollard Park Middle School Byron Street , BD3 0AB | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyersal Middle School Fearnville Drive , BD4 8DX | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Middle School Leeds Road , Eccleshill BD2 3AY | - not rated | 2,223 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 | 3,863 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,437 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 4,956 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 | 3,750 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delius Special School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Girls Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St George's Unit Undercliffe Old Road , BD2 4RQ | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Gain Lane | 2 yd | |
| HFC | 1045 Leeds Road | 225 yd | |
| Costa | Drive Thru, Gallagher Leisure Park | 358 yd | |
| Powerleague Bradford | Gallagher Leisure Park, Dick Lane | 362 yd | |
| Lala's Restaurant | 501 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power League | Gallagher Leisure Park, Dick Lane | 362 yd | |
| The New Virginia (Bar Only) | 85-87 Rushton Road | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Flame | 1522 Leeds Road, Bradford | 160 yd | |
| China Red | 14 Woodhall Avenue | 188 yd | |
| The Raj | 1053 Leeds Road | 225 yd | |
| KFC | Gallagher Leisure Park, Mid Point | 491 yd | |
| Punjabi Cafe | 457 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 2, The Woodhall Centre, Woodhall Road | 332 yd | |
| Morrisons | Rushton Avenue | 495 yd | |
| AL Halal Supermarket (Leeds Road) | 1001 Leeds Road | 562 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Leeds Old Road | 681 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodhall Playing Field Sunny Bank Lane | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bradford Thornbury) GALLAGHER LEISURE PARK GALLAGHER LEISURE PARK DICK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 363 yd |
| Sportszone Bradford GALLAGHER LEISURE PARK GALLAGHER LEISURE PARK DICK LANE | artificial grass pitch | 363 yd |
| Phoenix Park Leisure And Golf Course (Closed) Dick Lane | golf | 364 yd |
| Thornbury Cricket Club DUCKETT GROVE | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School MOORLAND GROVE | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Woodhall Sports Ground WOODHALL LANE | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Woodhall Park WOODHALL CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.