Petrie Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD3 8NQ 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 Petrie Road, Bradford, BD3 8NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD3 8QA, BD3 8PZ, BD3 8NA, BD3 8NH, BD3 8PU, BD3 8NJ, BD3 8LY, BD3 8QB, BD3 8PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD3 8NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 45% | 47.1% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 55% | 52.9% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 8NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 26.8% | 34.8% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 52.7% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.4% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 39.8% | 38.5% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35.1% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 16.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 8NQ this area, 31.8% 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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.3% | 31.8% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 13.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.5% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 20.6% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 14% | 5.7% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17.3% 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 | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 52% | 65.9% | 13.9% | 2.7% | 63.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 24.4% | 17.3% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -64.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 63.2% | 69.1% | 5.9% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 2.7% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.7% | 26.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 20.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63% | 69.3% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 23.2% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 2.7% | -3.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 2% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 2.9% | -18.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.9% | 37.2% | -29.3% |
| Christian | 11.3% | 46.2% | -34.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 70.8% | 6.5% | 64.3% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Petrie Road was 146.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.9% lower than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Petrie Road has the 50th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 432nd highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Petrie Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2026-01-16 | £59,895 |
| 14 Petrie Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-12-20 | £95,910 |
| 2 Petrie Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-10-07 | £108,462 |
| 16 Petrie Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2022-03-02 | £116,959 |
| 9 Petrie Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2020-11-13 | £109,283 |
BD3 8NQ 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 8NQ 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 | 69 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,099 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 | 5,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 5,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy Dick Lane , Thornbury BD3 7AU | 3out of 4 | 171 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Primary School Dick Lane , BD3 7AU | - not rated | 171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Academy Dick Lane , BD3 7AU | - not rated | 171 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnville Primary School Fearnville Drive , Off Sticker Lane BD4 8DX | - not rated | 913 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Moor Community Primary School Marchbank Road , Barkerend Road BD3 8QQ | - not rated | 933 yd | Community school | 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 | 322 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling College Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Community school | 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 | 590 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyersal Middle School Fearnville Drive , BD4 8DX | - not rated | 966 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Middle School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollard Park Middle School Byron Street , BD3 0AB | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Middle School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 2,138 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 | 3,079 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,546 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,691 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 | 2,699 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 | 1,206 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Girls Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St George's Unit Undercliffe Old Road , BD2 4RQ | - not rated | 2,052 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastzeast Bradford | 1362-1364 Leeds Road | 198 yd | |
| Al Shakoor | 1360 Leeds Road | 198 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chai | 1372 Leeds Road | 234 yd | |
| Heavenly Desserts | 1306 Leeds Road | 271 yd | |
| Arome | 1300 Leeds Road | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Virginia (Bar Only) | 85-87 Rushton Road | 412 yd | |
| Power League | Gallagher Leisure Park, Dick Lane | 817 yd | |
| Tyersal Residents Association | Tyersal Road, Tyersal | 910 yd | |
| Swaine Green Travern (Bar Only) | 2 Sticker Lane | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roti Express | 1 Lower Rushton Road | 163 yd | |
| Shandaar Sweets | 1366 Leeds Road | 198 yd | |
| Taza Khana | 31-33 Bradford Lane | 303 yd | |
| Florence Fried Chicken | 959 Leeds Road | 314 yd | |
| Zana Steakhouse | 963 Leeds Road | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL Halal Supermarket (Leeds Road) | 1001 Leeds Road | 598 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Leeds Old Road | 663 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, The Woodhall Centre, Woodhall Road | 912 yd | |
| Morrisons | Rushton Avenue | 933 yd | |
| Manchester Super Stores | Greenhill Mills, Florence Street | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy THORNBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Arkwright Street Rec Ground (Tyersal Fc) Arkwright Street | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Laisterdyke Community Centre LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE MANSE STREET | 743 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Bradford Thornbury) GALLAGHER LEISURE PARK GALLAGHER LEISURE PARK DICK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 811 yd |
| Sportszone Bradford GALLAGHER LEISURE PARK GALLAGHER LEISURE PARK DICK LANE | artificial grass pitch | 811 yd |
| Phoenix Park Leisure And Golf Course (Closed) Dick Lane | golf | 816 yd |
| Dixons Marchbank Primary MARCHBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Energy Mill Gym CONCEPT HOUSE CONCEPT HOUSE BLANCHE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Tyersal Park TYERSAL PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,078 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.