Holme Lane is in Tong, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 0RJ 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 Holme Lane, Tong, Bradford, BD4 0RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 0TS, BD4 0TT, BD4 0TZ, BD4 0LR, BD4 0TE, BD4 0TY, BD4 0TR, BD4 0TG, BD4 0TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD4 0RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 48.7% | 48% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 52% | 0.7% | 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 vicinity of BD4 0RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% 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 | 25% | 27.3% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 57.4% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (88%) 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 | 54.3% | 50.5% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 37.5% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 9.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.8% | 14.8% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 17% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 37.5% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.4% | 93.2% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 97.5% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 97.2% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.2% | 6.0% | -4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holme Lane was 333.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.1% higher than the Tong average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holme Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Tong and the 111th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryecroft Cottage, 354 Holme Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2003-08-29 | £451,883 |
| 356 Holme Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,995 | 2002-10-04 | £207,646 |
BD4 0RJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BD4 0RJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryecroft Primary Academy Kesteven Close , Holmewood BD4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrwood Primary School Eversley Drive , Holmewood BD4 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 1,277 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 | 1,393 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowleswood Primary School Knowles Lane , BD4 9AE | 2out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School South View Road , East Bierley BD4 6PH | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tong Leadership Academy Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | 1out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| BBG Academy Bradford Road , BD19 4BE | 3out of 4 | 3,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 2out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Thornbury Road , BD3 8DF | - not rated | 3,256 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | 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 | 4,292 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,406 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 5,109 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 | 2,478 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 | 1,992 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 3out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 3,470 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 3,845 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Chez | 437-439 Tong Street | 902 yd | |
| Springfield Garden | Springfield Centre, Stirling Crescent | 970 yd | |
| Top Of The Range Cafe | 403 Tong Street | 1,015 yd | |
| Harry's Cafe and Tearoom | 367 Tong Street | 1,077 yd | |
| Scholebrook Court | Broadfield Close | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tong Conservative Club (Bar Only) | 515 Tong Street | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Corner | 435 Tong Street | 902 yd | |
| Sizzler's | 443 Tong Street | 902 yd | |
| Adeels Spice Pizza Bar | 56 Broadstone Way | 908 yd | |
| Bo Kong | 431 Tong Street | 986 yd | |
| Mega Bites | 405 Tong Street | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 44-46 Broadstone Way | 908 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | Unit E, Weaverthorpe Park, Weaverthorpe Road | 1,010 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit B, Weaverthorpe Park, Weaverthorpe Road | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 840 yd |
| Yorkshire Martyrs Catholic College (Closed) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 860 yd |
| Tong Recreation Centre (Closed) Westgate Hill Street | grass pitches, swimming pool | 935 yd |
| Tong Upper School (Closed) Westgate Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 935 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 | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.