Chelmsford Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD3 8QL 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 Chelmsford Road, Bradford, BD3 8QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD3 8AD, BD3 8AB, BD3 8AA, BD3 8HN, BD3 8HR, BD3 8AE, BD3 8AF, BD3 8HL, BD3 8AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD3 8QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8QL 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 | 25.5% | 30.8% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.9% | 59.2% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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% | 44.1% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 36.9% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 13.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 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 8QL this area, 39% 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.7% | 39% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 20.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 13.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10.7% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 11.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 16.7% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 14.5% | 6.2% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 2.6% 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 | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 80.5% | 78% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 75.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -78.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 58.5% | 61.2% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.9% | 31.6% | -5.3% | 5.6% | 26.0% |
| 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 | 58.5% | 61.2% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 25.5% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 2.7% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.1% | 3.7% | -19.4% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.5% | 37.2% | -36.7% |
| Christian | 7.1% | 46.2% | -39.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 87.7% | 6.5% | 81.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chelmsford Road was 113.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chelmsford Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 607th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Chelmsford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-06-06 | £125,426 |
| 3 Chelmsford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2016-06-29 | £115,447 |
| 3 Chelmsford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2009-10-23 | £118,300 |
| 9 Chelmsford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2008-05-21 | £147,341 |
| 11 Chelmsford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2008-01-18 | £148,984 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD3 8QL 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 59 |
| Other | 54 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,454 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 | 4,643 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 | 4,922 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 | 234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Marchbank Primary Marchbank Road , Barkerend Road BD3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Primary School and Nursery Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Primary School and Nursery Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Killinghall Primary School Killinghall Road , BD3 7JF | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Foundation 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 | 445 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling College Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham College Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | - not rated | 2,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapage Middle School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 325 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Middle School Leeds Old Road , BD3 8JG | - not rated | 620 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollard Park Middle School Byron Street , BD3 0AB | - not rated | 710 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyersal Middle School Fearnville Drive , BD4 8DX | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Middle School Leeds Road , Eccleshill BD2 3AY | - not rated | 2,081 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 | 2,485 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,060 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 | 2,567 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 | 444 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Girls Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 821 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 878 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St George's Unit Undercliffe Old Road , BD2 4RQ | - not rated | 1,340 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Ranch | 68 Killinghall Road | 151 yd | |
| Habibs Restaurant | Killinghall Road | 216 yd | |
| Berries | 20 Killinghall Road | 336 yd | |
| Triple Dot | 78 Folkestone Street | 394 yd | |
| Moodys | 725 Leeds Road | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Virginia (Bar Only) | 85-87 Rushton Road | 633 yd | |
| Swaine Green Travern (Bar Only) | 2 Sticker Lane | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killinghall Fisheries | 74 Killinghall Road | 86 yd | |
| Raza Catering | 28 Killinghall Road | 250 yd | |
| Dial a Roti | 110a-110c Amberley Street | 357 yd | |
| Euro Fried Chicken | 55-57 Killinghall Road | 408 yd | |
| Lahore Catering | 58 Leeds Old Road | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Super Stores | Greenhill Mills, Florence Street | 689 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Leeds Old Road | 704 yd | |
| AL Halal Supermarket (Leeds Road) | 1001 Leeds Road | 832 yd | |
| Morrisons | Rushton Avenue | 973 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, The Woodhall Centre, Woodhall Road | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dixons Marchbank Primary MARCHBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy THORNBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Laisterdyke Community Centre LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE MANSE STREET | 496 yd | |
| Myra Shay Playing Fields Barkerend Road | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Byron Primary School BARKEREND ROAD | 710 yd | |
| Jinnah Arena BARKEREND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Frame 2 Complex GREYSTONE MILL GREYSTONE MILL FEATHER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 840 yd |
| Bradford Moor Golf Club SCARR HALL SCARR HALL POLLARD LANE | golf | 860 yd |
| Energy Mill Gym CONCEPT HOUSE CONCEPT HOUSE BLANCHE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,045 yd |
| Arkwright Street Rec Ground (Tyersal Fc) Arkwright Street | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 87.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.