Carrington Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD3 8AJ 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 Carrington Street, Bradford, BD3 8AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD3 8AH, BD3 8AQ, BD3 8AN, BD3 8AL, BD3 8QR, BD3 8QS, BD3 8AG, BD3 8QP, BD3 8AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD3 8AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 52.3% | 48.8% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 51.3% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 8AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 26.9% | 37.3% | 10.4% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 53% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 43.4% | 44.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 40% | 38.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.1% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 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.
In the area around BD3 8AJ this area, 33.9% 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 33.9% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.2% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 14.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 17.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 13.8% | 3.7% | -10.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 2.3% 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 | 13% | 15.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 14.8% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 76.9% | 73.2% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 70.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -79.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 61.8% 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 | 65.8% | 61.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.6% | 32.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 27.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.4% | 61.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 26.8% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 2.5% | -18.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 2.9% | 46.2% | -43.3% |
| Muslim | 91.1% | 6.5% | 84.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carrington Street was 85.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.2% lower than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carrington Street has the 21st lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 728th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 Carrington Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-12-13 | £102,897 |
| 122 Carrington Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-04-12 | £116,186 |
| 101 Carrington Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-07-24 | £163,236 |
| 167 Carrington Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-08-20 | £165,518 |
| 90 Carrington Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-02-23 | £156,646 |
BD3 8AJ 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 8AJ 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 | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 2,766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,140 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 | 4,302 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 | 4,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapage Primary School and Nursery Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham Primary Academy Harewood Street , BD3 9EG | 4out of 4 | 337 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Marchbank Primary Marchbank Road , Barkerend Road BD3 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Barkerend Road , BD3 0AB | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's & St. Peter's Catholic Primary School Upper Nidd Street , Leeds Road BD3 9ND | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Thornbury Road , BD3 8DF | - not rated | 651 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 2out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham Academy 158 Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | 4out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 2,736 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 | 2,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 5,148 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | 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 | 225 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 588 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bradford TLG Bradford , 86 Captain Street BD1 4EL | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 3out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Dot | 78 Folkestone Street | 145 yd | |
| Deli Ranch | 68 Killinghall Road | 320 yd | |
| Berries | 20 Killinghall Road | 408 yd | |
| Habibs Restaurant | Killinghall Road | 411 yd | |
| Bin Sultan | 924 Leeds Road | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Virginia (Bar Only) | 85-87 Rushton Road | 891 yd | |
| Swaine Green Travern (Bar Only) | 2 Sticker Lane | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dial a Roti | 110a-110c Amberley Street | 98 yd | |
| Killinghall Fisheries | 74 Killinghall Road | 343 yd | |
| Raza Catering | 28 Killinghall Road | 360 yd | |
| Euro Fried Chicken | 55-57 Killinghall Road | 436 yd | |
| Rajas Grill Services | 629 Leeds Road | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Super Stores | Greenhill Mills, Florence Street | 576 yd | |
| Lidl | 230 Barkerend Road | 927 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Leeds Old Road | 962 yd | |
| AL Halal Supermarket (Leeds Road) | 1001 Leeds Road | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dixons Marchbank Primary MARCHBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Myra Shay Playing Fields Barkerend Road | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Laisterdyke Community Centre LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE MANSE STREET | 468 yd | |
| Jinnah Arena BARKEREND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Byron Primary School BARKEREND ROAD | 536 yd | |
| Frame 2 Complex GREYSTONE MILL GREYSTONE MILL FEATHER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 595 yd |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy THORNBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Bradford Moor Golf Club SCARR HALL SCARR HALL POLLARD LANE | golf | 838 yd |
| Upper Seymour Street Recreation Ground UPPER SEYMOUR STREET | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Energy Mill Gym CONCEPT HOUSE CONCEPT HOUSE BLANCHE STREET | health and fitness suite | 993 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.