Rochester Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD3 8ED 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 Rochester Street, Bradford, BD3 8ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD3 8AS, BD3 8AR, BD3 8EF, BD3 8AP, BD3 8EE, BD3 8EB, BD3 8EQ, BD3 8EA, BD3 8AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD3 8ED has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 44.6% | 47.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 55.4% | 52.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 8ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 27% | 27.3% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 59.2% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 5.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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% | 43.6% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 38.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.6% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around BD3 8ED this area, 40.4% 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 15%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 40.4% | 9.5% | 18.2% | 22.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 14.4% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 11.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 15% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -18.8% |
| Other | 20.9% | 4.2% | -16.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 11.7% 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 | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 60% | 59.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 56.8% |
| Other Asian | 8.6% | 4% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 1% | 8.1% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 14.2% | 11.7% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -69.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, just 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.7% | 49.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 10.9% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 43.9% | 34.4% | -9.5% | 5.6% | 28.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.5% | 49.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 26.9% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 10.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.5% | 5.7% | -7.8% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 7.3% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 14.3% | 1.2% | 13.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.5% | 37.2% | -31.7% |
| Christian | 11.4% | 46.2% | -34.8% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 73.2% | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochester Street was 141.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.9% lower than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rochester Street has the 49th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 477th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Rochester Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-12-07 | £71,218 |
| 88 Rochester Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2015-01-16 | £64,956 |
| 82 Rochester Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2015-01-05 | £103,929 |
| 22 Rochester Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2011-12-08 | £70,598 |
| 80 Rochester Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2011-04-12 | £107,294 |
| Looking after home or family | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Other | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,234 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 | 4,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,365 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 | 4,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feversham Primary Academy Harewood Street , BD3 9EG | 4out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Primary School and Nursery Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 473 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 | 476 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Marchbank Primary Marchbank Road , Barkerend Road BD3 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Barkerend Road , BD3 0AB | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 489 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 2out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 1,974 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 | 2,221 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 2,761 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 5,353 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 | 477 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 842 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bradford TLG Bradford , 86 Captain Street BD1 4EL | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 3out of 4 | 2,244 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berries | 20 Killinghall Road | 172 yd | |
| Deli Ranch | 68 Killinghall Road | 222 yd | |
| Triple Dot | 78 Folkestone Street | 274 yd | |
| Suede | 723 Leeds Road | 296 yd | |
| Moodys | 725 Leeds Road | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaine Green Travern (Bar Only) | 2 Sticker Lane | 794 yd | |
| The New Virginia (Bar Only) | 85-87 Rushton Road | 812 yd | |
| Laisterdyke WMC - (Bar Only) | 120-122 Sticker Lane | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raza Catering | 28 Killinghall Road | 175 yd | |
| Euro Fried Chicken | 55-57 Killinghall Road | 177 yd | |
| Mother Hubbards | 721 Leeds Road | 287 yd | |
| Dial a Roti | 110a-110c Amberley Street | 288 yd | |
| Rajas Grill Services | 629 Leeds Road | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Super Stores | Greenhill Mills, Florence Street | 384 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Leeds Old Road | 948 yd | |
| AL Halal Supermarket (Leeds Road) | 1001 Leeds Road | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laisterdyke Community Centre LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE MANSE STREET | 214 yd | |
| Dixons Marchbank Primary MARCHBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy THORNBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Myra Shay Playing Fields Barkerend Road | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Jinnah Arena BARKEREND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Energy Mill Gym CONCEPT HOUSE CONCEPT HOUSE BLANCHE STREET | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Byron Primary School BARKEREND ROAD | 792 yd | |
| Frame 2 Complex GREYSTONE MILL GREYSTONE MILL FEATHER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 796 yd |
| Arkwright Street Rec Ground (Tyersal Fc) Arkwright Street | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Upper Seymour Street Recreation Ground UPPER SEYMOUR STREET | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.