New Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD3 8NW 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 New Lane, Bradford, BD3 8NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD3 8NP, BD3 8NN, BD3 8NR, BD4 8DJ, BD3 8NJ, BD4 8DZ, BD3 8LY, BD3 8QB, BD3 8LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD3 8NW 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 8NW 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 8NW 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 New Lane was 111.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.6% lower than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Lane has the 35th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 643rd highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 New Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2009-07-24 | £158,347 |
| 121 New Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2006-01-19 | £47,648 |
| 127 New Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2004-05-04 | £59,194 |
| 121 New Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £13,000 | 2001-08-03 | £52,815 |
| 137 New Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2001-05-04 | £84,368 |
BD3 8NW 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 8NW 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 | 3,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,960 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 | 4,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 5,092 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 , BD3 7AU | 2out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnville Primary School Fearnville Drive , Off Sticker Lane BD4 8DX | 1out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Marchbank Primary Marchbank Road , Barkerend Road BD3 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Beckfield Tyersal Walk , Tyersal BD4 8ER | 1out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Primary School and Nursery Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 2out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Thornbury Road , BD3 8DF | - not rated | 409 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 2,482 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 | 2,831 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,263 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,464 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 | 2,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 1,131 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH | - not rated | 2,379 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 3out of 4 | 2,415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moons Burger & Co | 1308 Leeds Road | 289 yd | |
| Mi Chaii | 1258 Leeds Road | 291 yd | |
| Bab Tooma Grande | 1312 Leeds Road | 291 yd | |
| Akbars Restaurant | 1272-1280 Leeds Road | 291 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 1292 Leeds Road | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Virginia (Bar Only) | 85-87 Rushton Road | 662 yd | |
| Swaine Green Travern (Bar Only) | 2 Sticker Lane | 711 yd | |
| Laisterdyke WMC - (Bar Only) | 120-122 Sticker Lane | 891 yd | |
| Tyersal Residents Association | Tyersal Road, Tyersal | 892 yd | |
| Power League | Gallagher Leisure Park, Dick Lane | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taza Khana | 31-33 Bradford Lane | 253 yd | |
| Ice City Desserts | 1246 Leeds Road | 324 yd | |
| Florida Fried Chicken | 1254 Leeds Road | 324 yd | |
| Raja's Appetisers Bar | 1242 Leeds Road | 324 yd | |
| Shandaar Sweets | 1366 Leeds Road | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Super Stores | Greenhill Mills, Florence Street | 790 yd | |
| AL Halal Supermarket (Leeds Road) | 1001 Leeds Road | 871 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Leeds Old Road | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arkwright Street Rec Ground (Tyersal Fc) Arkwright Street | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy THORNBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Laisterdyke Community Centre LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE MANSE STREET | 611 yd | |
| Energy Mill Gym CONCEPT HOUSE CONCEPT HOUSE BLANCHE STREET | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| The Sutton Community Hall Kyffin Place | 906 yd | |
| Undercliffe Cricket Club Intake Road | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Tyersal Park TYERSAL PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,012 yd |
| Dixons Marchbank Primary MARCHBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bradford Thornbury) GALLAGHER LEISURE PARK GALLAGHER LEISURE PARK DICK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,074 yd |
| Sportszone Bradford GALLAGHER LEISURE PARK GALLAGHER LEISURE PARK DICK LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,074 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.