Leeds Old Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD3 8JX 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 Leeds Old Road, Bradford, BD3 8JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD3 7EJ, BD3 8HX, BD3 7EH, BD3 7EN, BD3 8JF, BD3 7HX, BD3 8HA, BD3 7EL, BD3 8HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD3 8JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 8JX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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 | 30.6% | 31.7% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 60.8% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 44.6% | 46.6% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 38.4% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 8JX this area, 32.6% 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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 32.6% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 12.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.7% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 21.8% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 13.5% | 3.7% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 4% 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% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Pakistani | 71.9% | 71.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 69.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 9.8% | 4% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -77.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 63.1% 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 | 59.4% | 63.1% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.7% | 30.6% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 63.1% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 27.2% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.7% | 3.2% | -25.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.1% | 37.2% | -35.1% |
| Christian | 3% | 46.2% | -43.2% |
| Muslim | 86.2% | 6.5% | 79.7% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| 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 Leeds Old Road was 63.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% lower than the Bradford Moor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leeds Old Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bradford Moor and the 543rd lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Leeds Old Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2026-02-06 | £120,000 |
| 35 Leeds Old Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2025-11-07 | £137,086 |
| 35 Leeds Old Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-11-30 | £158,406 |
| 29 Leeds Old Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-01-17 | £206,278 |
| 61 Leeds Old Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-11-28 | £289,427 |
BD3 8JX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8JX 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 | 77 |
| Looking after home or family | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Other | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,741 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 | 5,113 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 | 5,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Moor Community Primary School Marchbank Road , Barkerend Road BD3 8QQ | - not rated | 458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Marchbank Primary Marchbank Road , Barkerend Road BD3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Killinghall Primary School Killinghall Road , BD3 7JF | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Primary School and Nursery Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Primary School and Nursery Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 426 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling College Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham College Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 177 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Middle School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 636 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollard Park Middle School Byron Street , BD3 0AB | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyersal Middle School Fearnville Drive , BD4 8DX | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Middle School Leeds Road , Eccleshill BD2 3AY | - not rated | 1,940 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 | 2,948 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,477 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,538 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 | 2,999 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 | 805 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Girls Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St George's Unit Undercliffe Old Road , BD2 4RQ | - not rated | 1,450 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tazza Kitchen | Thornbury Centre, 79 Leeds Old Road | 2 yd | |
| Cafe Plaza | Bradford Plaza, Leeds Old Road | 213 yd | |
| Habibs Restaurant | Killinghall Road | 355 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chai | 1372 Leeds Road | 438 yd | |
| McDonalds | 1003 Leeds Road | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Virginia (Bar Only) | 85-87 Rushton Road | 306 yd | |
| Power League | Gallagher Leisure Park, Dick Lane | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore Catering | 58 Leeds Old Road | 46 yd | |
| Parmolicious | 100 Leeds Old Road | 126 yd | |
| Roti Ranch | 31b Moor Park Drive | 221 yd | |
| Zana Steakhouse | 963 Leeds Road | 373 yd | |
| Mitu's Steak Corner | 955A Leeds Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Leeds Old Road | 236 yd | |
| AL Halal Supermarket (Leeds Road) | 1001 Leeds Road | 398 yd | |
| Morrisons | Rushton Avenue | 496 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, The Woodhall Centre, Woodhall Road | 603 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy THORNBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Dixons Marchbank Primary MARCHBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Myra Shay Playing Fields Barkerend Road | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Laisterdyke Community Centre LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE MANSE STREET | 880 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Bradford Thornbury) GALLAGHER LEISURE PARK GALLAGHER LEISURE PARK DICK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 905 yd |
| Sportszone Bradford GALLAGHER LEISURE PARK GALLAGHER LEISURE PARK DICK LANE | artificial grass pitch | 905 yd |
| Phoenix Park Leisure And Golf Course (Closed) Dick Lane | golf | 911 yd |
| Bradford Moor Golf Club SCARR HALL SCARR HALL POLLARD LANE | golf | 953 yd |
| Byron Primary School BARKEREND ROAD | 1,048 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.