Sandford Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD3 9PA 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 Sandford Road, Bradford, BD3 9PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD3 9PB, BD3 9NT, BD3 9PD, BD3 9NR, BD3 9EJ, BD3 9NL, BD3 9NS, BD3 9NX, BD3 8QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD3 9PA is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 49.9% | 46.7% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 50.1% | 53.3% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 9PA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 29.4% | 33.2% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 56.9% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 42.2% | 44.4% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 38% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 9PA this area, 37.9% 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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 37.9% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 9.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 13.3% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 14.7% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 20.8% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 15.9% | 2.3% | -13.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 4.3% 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 | 17% | 18.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 17.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 67.9% | 68.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 66.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -77.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 58.5% 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 | 60.9% | 58.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.4% | 35.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 29.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.9% | 58.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 25.7% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 25% | 3.9% | -21.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 9.3% | 1.2% | 8.1% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.8% | 37.2% | -36.4% |
| Christian | 3.5% | 46.2% | -42.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 91.7% | 6.5% | 85.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandford Road was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% lower than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandford Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 526th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Sandford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-01-28 | £103,187 |
| 56 Sandford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-05-04 | £117,440 |
| 24 Sandford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2017-11-24 | £100,877 |
| 82 Sandford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-10-06 | £99,258 |
| 38 Sandford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2014-12-05 | £121,078 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD3 9PA 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 | 72 |
| Looking after home or family | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,909 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 | 4,161 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 | 4,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Primary School Barkerend Road , BD3 0AB | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Primary School and Nursery Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham Primary Academy Harewood Street , BD3 9EG | 4out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Marchbank Primary Marchbank Road , Barkerend Road BD3 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy Hendford Drive , Pollard Park BD3 0QT | 4out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Thornbury Road , BD3 8DF | - not rated | 877 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 2out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham Academy 158 Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | 4out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 1,867 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 | 1,985 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 2,626 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 Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 4,921 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | 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 | 194 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 364 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 967 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bradford TLG Bradford , 86 Captain Street BD1 4EL | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 3out of 4 | 2,394 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Dot | 78 Folkestone Street | 235 yd | |
| Habibs Restaurant | Killinghall Road | 533 yd | |
| The Steak Hut | 260 Barkerend Road | 535 yd | |
| Abu Grill House | 256 Barkerend Road | 544 yd | |
| Deli Ranch | 68 Killinghall Road | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Moor Golf Club | Scarr Hall, Pollard Lane | 998 yd | |
| The New Virginia (Bar Only) | 85-87 Rushton Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dial a Roti | 110a-110c Amberley Street | 195 yd | |
| Frame 2 Diner | Frame 2 Complex, Feather Road | 386 yd | |
| Barkerend Fisheries | 276 Barkerend Road | 455 yd | |
| Kosars FC | 2 Binnie Street | 532 yd | |
| Subway | 262 Barkerend Road | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 230 Barkerend Road | 712 yd | |
| Manchester Super Stores | Greenhill Mills, Florence Street | 719 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Myra Shay Playing Fields Barkerend Road | grass pitches | 203 yd |
| Jinnah Arena BARKEREND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Byron Primary School BARKEREND ROAD | 316 yd | |
| Frame 2 Complex GREYSTONE MILL GREYSTONE MILL FEATHER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 384 yd |
| Dixons Marchbank Primary MARCHBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Laisterdyke Community Centre LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE MANSE STREET | 669 yd | |
| Bradford Moor Golf Club SCARR HALL SCARR HALL POLLARD LANE | golf | 714 yd |
| Upper Seymour Street Recreation Ground UPPER SEYMOUR STREET | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy THORNBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Carlton Bolling College UNDERCLIFFE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,013 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 | 44.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.