Raikes Avenue is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 0QQ is located in the Tong electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford South. This postcode has been in use since 2007-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Raikes Avenue, Bradford, BD4 0QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 0QU, BD4 0QZ, BD4 0NS, BD4 0NR, BD4 0PD, BD4 0QY, BD4 0QF, BD4 0QX, BD4 0PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD4 0QQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 54% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 46% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 0QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 53.8% | 46.9% | -6.9% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 38.6% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.2% | 55% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 33% | 32.4% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 8.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 17.5% | 8.0% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 9.6% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.3% | 20.5% | -0.8% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 30.6% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 11.5% | 2.2% | -9.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 90% | 89% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 82.6% | 79.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 15.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 79.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 12.6% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 0% | -7.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 13.1% | 1.3% | 11.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raikes Avenue was 99.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.3% lower than the Tong average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Raikes Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Tong and the 697th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Raikes Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-05-31 | £226,520 |
| 47 Raikes Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2024-01-29 | £146,487 |
| 51 Raikes Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-07-03 | £104,572 |
| 45 Raikes Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2022-09-30 | £129,062 |
| 55 Raikes Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-05-04 | £171,504 |
BD4 0QQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryecroft Primary School Kesteven Close , Holmewood BD4 0LS | - not rated | 305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Primary Academy Kesteven Close , Holmewood BD4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrwood Primary School Eversley Drive , Holmewood BD4 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrwood Primary School Eversley Drive , Holmewood BD4 0EQ | - not rated | 875 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowleswood Primary School Knowles Lane , BD4 9AE | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Martyrs Catholic College Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tong Leadership Academy Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tong High School Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Cathedral Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 2,380 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Middle School Knowles Lane , Holmewood BD4 9AE | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Middle School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyersal Middle School Fearnville Drive , BD4 8DX | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Middle School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenby Middle School Lorne Street , BD4 7PS | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,038 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,098 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgwood School and Community Nursery Landscove Avenue , Holmewood BD4 0NQ | - not rated | 345 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bradford District PRU Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolling Special School Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley House School Anerley Street , Bowling Hall Road BD4 7SY | - not rated | 2,211 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Garden | Springfield Centre, Stirling Crescent | 496 yd | |
| Deli Chez | 437-439 Tong Street | 1,029 yd | |
| Top Of The Range Cafe | 403 Tong Street | 1,038 yd | |
| Scholebrook Court | Broadfield Close | 1,041 yd | |
| Harry's Cafe and Tearoom | 367 Tong Street | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tong Conservative Club (Bar Only) | 515 Tong Street | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adeels Spice Pizza Bar | 56 Broadstone Way | 796 yd | |
| Hot Spot | 6 The Parade | 925 yd | |
| J L Moores | 1 The Parade | 925 yd | |
| Parade Fisheries | 8 The Parade | 925 yd | |
| Pizza Corner | 435 Tong Street | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 44-46 Broadstone Way | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tfd Youth Centre BROADSTONE WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 770 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 247.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.