Launceston Drive is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 0HY 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 Launceston Drive, Bradford, BD4 0HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 0HX, BD4 0JX, BD4 0JB, BD4 0JY, BD4 0LB, BD4 0JF, BD4 9BL, BD4 0HL, BD4 0LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD4 0HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 50.6% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.4% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 0HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 34.9% | 47.2% | 12.3% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 31% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12% | 7.6% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 10.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.1% | 35.9% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -12.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 30.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 23.8% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 0HY this area, 37.2% 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 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 53.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% | 18.2% | 19.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 13.8% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 9.7% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 14.8% | 9.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.7% | 14.3% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 9% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.8% | 80% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 88.8% | 80.4% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 80.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 10.6% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 76.7% | -21.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Launceston Drive was 447.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.4% higher than the Tong average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Launceston Drive has the 6th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Tong and the 61st highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 274.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Launceston Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2024-09-23 | £125,770 |
| 3 Launceston Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,500 | 2019-01-04 | £107,503 |
| 3 Launceston Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £81,700 | 2004-11-10 | £169,029 |
| 3 Launceston Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2003-12-23 | £110,640 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD4 0HY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 4,917 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 | 486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tong Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PY | - not rated | 574 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowleswood Primary School Knowles Lane , BD4 9AE | 2out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrwood Primary School Eversley Drive , Holmewood BD4 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tong Leadership Academy Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | 1out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Thornbury Road , BD3 8DF | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 2out of 4 | 3,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 3,114 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 | 3,528 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,716 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,405 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 | 1,693 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 | 1,209 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 3,497 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholebrook Court | Broadfield Close | 364 yd | |
| Harry's Cafe and Tearoom | 367 Tong Street | 402 yd | |
| Top Of The Range Cafe | 403 Tong Street | 405 yd | |
| Deli Chez | 437-439 Tong Street | 514 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Oasby Croft | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tong Conservative Club (Bar Only) | 515 Tong Street | 514 yd | |
| Holme Lane Tavern (Bar only) | 358 Tong Street | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adeels Spice Pizza Bar | 56 Broadstone Way | 110 yd | |
| Mr Bs Hot Food Takeaway | 389 Tong Street | 402 yd | |
| Bo Kong | 431 Tong Street | 428 yd | |
| Mega Bites | 405 Tong Street | 428 yd | |
| Krispys | 423 Tong Street | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 44-46 Broadstone Way | 131 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | Unit E, Weaverthorpe Park, Weaverthorpe Road | 617 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit B, Weaverthorpe Park, Weaverthorpe Road | 617 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tfd Youth Centre BROADSTONE WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Knowles Rec Ground Knowles Lane | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Tong Sports Centre And Pool TONG SPORTS CENTRE AND SWIMMING POOL TONG SPORTS CENTRE AND SWIMMING POOL WESTGATE HILL STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 969 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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.