Tong Lane is in Tong, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 0RY 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 Tong Lane, Tong, Bradford, BD4 0RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD4 0RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25% | 31.6% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 48.8% | -11.6% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.3% | 45.7% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 37% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 12% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 19.6% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 9% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.6% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 31.6% | -3.0% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 88% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 92.3% 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% | 92.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 91.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tong Lane was 344.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% higher than the Tong average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tong Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Tong and the 103rd highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tong Garden Centre Tong Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £6,673,444 | 2018-12-28 | £8,681,099 |
| Shawfield Farm Tong Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2018-02-09 | £2,329,741 |
| Tong Garden Centre Tong Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £5,895,000 | 2015-05-05 | £8,623,133 |
| Hollins House Farm, 88 - 90 Tong Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2003-03-10 | £779,649 |
BD4 0RY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BD4 0RY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Station Lane , Birkenshaw BD11 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drighlington Primary School Moorland Road , Drighlington BD11 1JY | 3out of 4 | 1,649 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 | 1,725 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Primary Academy Kesteven Close , Holmewood BD4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fieldhead Primary Academy Charlotte Close , Birstall WF17 9BX | 3out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| BBG Academy Bradford Road , BD19 4BE | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 3,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | 3out of 4 | 3,945 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 4,380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 4,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH | - not rated | 3,737 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 3out of 4 | 4,524 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 5,158 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 5,202 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nawaab | 74 Westgate Hill Street | 547 yd | |
| Argent Catering Solutions at Speedibake Staff Canteen | 6 Cross Lane | 738 yd | |
| Tong Garden Centre T/A Blooms Kitchen/Mezzanine/Woodys/Hearty's | Tong Garden Centre, Tong Lane | 915 yd | |
| Iman’s Brasserie | The Pastures, Tong Lane | 920 yd | |
| Amico Espresso And Cafe Bar | 250 - 250A Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six Acres Pub | 119 Westgate Hill Street | 575 yd | |
| The Manor Golf Club | Bradford Road, Drighlington | 1,046 yd | |
| Tempest Constitutional Club | Rear Of 34 Bradford Road, Drighlington | 1,046 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | 290 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderful Fortune | 38 Westgate Hill Street | 547 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Manor Golf Club, Drighlington BRADFORD ROAD | golf | 644 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 | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.