Joseph Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD3 9HY is located in the Bowling and Barkerend electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Joseph Street, Bradford, BD3 9HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD3 9HR, BD3 9PS, BD3 9HB, BD3 9JS, BD3 9QQ, BD3 9QP, BD3 9JU, BD3 9QX, BD3 9HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD3 9HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 50.8% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 53.9% | 49.2% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 9HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% 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 | 32.9% | 32% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 54.6% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 44.5% | 49.5% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 31.1% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 13.2% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 9HY this area, 40.8% 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 13.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44% | 40.8% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 22.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 12.2% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 12.8% | 4.1% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 12.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 13.6% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -20.2% |
| Other | 12.5% | 3.8% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.5% 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 | 18% | 22.5% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 21.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 56.1% | 54.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 51.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 11.6% | 7.5% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -73.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 57.5% | 57.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.9% | 37.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 31.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.3% | 57.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 26% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.4% | 3% | -18.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 9.1% | 1.2% | 7.9% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.6% | 37.2% | -33.6% |
| Christian | 3.8% | 46.2% | -42.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 84.7% | 6.5% | 78.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Joseph Street was 104.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.3% lower than the Bolton and Undercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Joseph Street has the 80th highest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bolton and Undercliffe and the 663rd highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Joseph Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2016-07-29 | £59,240 |
| 57 Joseph Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2016-07-29 | £59,240 |
| 57 - 77 Joseph Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-07-29 | £329,110 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD3 9HY 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 | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Other | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 2,117 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 | 3,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,275 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 | 3,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Upper Nidd Street , Leeds Rd BD1 4EJ | - not rated | 570 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barkerend Primary School Hendford Drive , Pollard Park BD3 0QT | - not rated | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy Hendford Drive , Pollard Park BD3 0QT | 4out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's & St. Peter's Catholic Primary School Upper Nidd Street , Leeds Road BD3 9ND | - not rated | 919 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Penny Oaks Upper Nidd Street , Leeds Road BD3 9ND | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling College Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Studio School 88 Thornton Road , BD1 2DX | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham College Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pollard Park Middle School Byron Street , BD3 0AB | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Middle School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Undercliffe Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George RC Middle School Cliffe Road , BD3 0LX | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Middle School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 1,841 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 | 980 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 1,675 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 | 1,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 5,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feversham College Feversham Street , BD3 9QL | - not rated | 152 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 391 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bradford TLG Bradford , 86 Captain Street BD1 4EL | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 934 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Girls Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 934 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woody Joes | 368-370 Leeds Road | 145 yd | |
| Sopranos Cafe Bistro | 352-354 Leeds Road | 145 yd | |
| Mahmoods | 402 Leeds Road | 145 yd | |
| Shinwari Restaurant | 358 Leeds Road | 145 yd | |
| Oodles | 348-350 Leeds Road | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bradford Playhouse | 4-12 Chapel Street | 339 yd | |
| Railway Social Club & Events Venue | Wakefield Road | 688 yd | |
| The Airedale (Bar Only) | 77 Otley Road | 743 yd | |
| St Georges Hall (Bar Only) | Bridge Street | 743 yd | |
| The Corn Dolly | 110 Bolton Road | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salah's | 360 Leeds Road | 145 yd | |
| UK FC | 372 Leeds Road | 145 yd | |
| Kebabism | 362 Leeds Road | 145 yd | |
| The Original Pakeezah | 91 Edderthorpe Street | 189 yd | |
| Burgerize | Unit 4, Buck House, Buck Street | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 230 Barkerend Road | 486 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | 11 Petergate Mall | 605 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 Charles Street | 730 yd | |
| Tesco | 27 Sunbridge Road | 783 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 7, Forster Square Retail Park, 5 Valley Road | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodyflex Gymnasium EAST PARADE | health and fitness suite | 265 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Bradford) (Closed) Upper Park Gate | health and fitness suite | 272 yd |
| Upper Seymour Street Recreation Ground UPPER SEYMOUR STREET | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Coda Fitness LEISURE EXCHANGE LEISURE EXCHANGE VICAR LANE | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Frame 2 Complex GREYSTONE MILL GREYSTONE MILL FEATHER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 728 yd |
| Easygym (Bradford) ARNDALE HOUSE ARNDALE HOUSE CHARLES STREET | health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| Physiques Health Studio (Closed) 16-18 16-18 Mill Street | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Jinnah Arena BARKEREND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Byron Primary School BARKEREND ROAD | 1,028 yd | |
| Carlton Bolling College UNDERCLIFFE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,063 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.