Kesteven Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 0AB is located in the Tong electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kesteven Road, Bradford, BD4 0AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 0PL, BD4 0PJ, BD4 0BQ, BD4 0AA, BD4 0BH, BD4 0AD, BD4 0PQ, BD4 9BN, BD4 0HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD4 0AB 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 | 52.1% | 50.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.7% | 1.8% | 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 area around BD4 0AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.5% | 49.2% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 32.6% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 41.8% | 37.6% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 35.1% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 19.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 BD4 0AB this area, 48.6% 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47% | 48.6% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 30.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 11.3% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13.2% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 5.8% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -11.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.1% | 14% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 0.7% | 12.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 90.7% | 79.3% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 86.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96% | 86.2% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 86.5% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 10.6% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kesteven Road was 115.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% lower than the Tong average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kesteven Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Tong and the 606th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Kesteven Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £13,500 | 2002-09-20 | £46,870 |
| 14 Kesteven Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2000-06-09 | £105,208 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD4 0AB 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 | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL | 4out of 4 | 4,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 5,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryecroft Primary Academy Kesteven Close , Holmewood BD4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowleswood Primary School Knowles Lane , BD4 9AE | 2out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tong Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PY | - not rated | 709 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrwood Primary School Eversley Drive , Holmewood BD4 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 843 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tong Leadership Academy Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | 1out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Thornbury Road , BD3 8DF | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 2out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,396 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,498 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,201 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 | 1,611 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 2,624 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 3,107 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 3,156 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Garden | Springfield Centre, Stirling Crescent | 410 yd | |
| Scholebrook Court | Broadfield Close | 748 yd | |
| Harry's Cafe and Tearoom | 367 Tong Street | 800 yd | |
| Top Of The Range Cafe | 403 Tong Street | 820 yd | |
| Didleys | Wharfedale Business Park, Shetcliffe Lane | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Lane Tavern (Bar only) | 358 Tong Street | 847 yd | |
| Tong Conservative Club (Bar Only) | 515 Tong Street | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adeels Spice Pizza Bar | 56 Broadstone Way | 500 yd | |
| Hot Spot | 6 The Parade | 537 yd | |
| J L Moores | 1 The Parade | 537 yd | |
| Parade Fisheries | 8 The Parade | 537 yd | |
| Chillichicks | 355 Tong Street | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 44-46 Broadstone Way | 532 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | Unit E, Weaverthorpe Park, Weaverthorpe Road | 1,039 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit B, Weaverthorpe Park, Weaverthorpe Road | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tfd Youth Centre BROADSTONE WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 325 yd |
| Knowles Rec Ground Knowles Lane | grass pitches | 944 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 | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.