Toftshaw Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 6QT 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 Toftshaw Lane, Bradford, BD4 6QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 6RB, BD4 6QX, BD4 6QY, BD4 6RT, BD4 6LP, BD4 6ND, BD4 6RA, BD4 6NH, BD4 6QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD4 6QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 33.2% | 39.1% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 43.4% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 47.7% | 47.3% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 38.1% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 9.7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 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 | 26.8% | 17.1% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 10.7% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 18.9% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 29.5% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.6% | 90.5% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 92.9% | 97.7% | 4.8% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 97.4% | 4.8% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Toftshaw Lane was 73.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.2% lower than the Tong average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Toftshaw Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Tong and the 627th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Toftshaw Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2022-05-27 | £198,407 |
| 70 Toftshaw Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-04-01 | £166,885 |
| 68 Toftshaw Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2022-03-03 | £207,001 |
| 56 Toftshaw Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2021-04-29 | £184,074 |
| 72 Toftshaw Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-01-22 | £197,772 |
BD4 6QT 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 5,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL | 4out of 4 | 5,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School South View Road , East Bierley BD4 6PH | 2out of 4 | 837 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Hill First School Westgate Hill Street , BD4 0SJ | - not rated | 967 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | - not rated | 977 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Primary School Kesteven Close , Holmewood BD4 0LS | - not rated | 1,149 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 | 673 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tong Leadership Academy Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tong High School Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | - not rated | 940 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Cathedral Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomwood Middle School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | - not rated | 977 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Middle School Knowles Lane , Holmewood BD4 9AE | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gregory Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Blaise RC Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenby Middle School Lorne Street , BD4 7PS | - not rated | 2,371 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 | 4,099 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,397 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 5,061 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 | 2,500 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 5,338 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 5,348 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 | 1,014 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bradford District PRU Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolling Special School Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley House School Anerley Street , Bowling Hall Road BD4 7SY | - not rated | 2,187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest | Unit 1, West Yorkshire Industrial Estate, Toftshaw Lane | 224 yd | |
| Compass Contract Services at Princes Staff Canteen | Swaledale House, Weaverthorpe Road | 241 yd | |
| Deli Chez | 437-439 Tong Street | 285 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Oasby Croft | 431 yd | |
| Top Of The Range Cafe | 403 Tong Street | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tong Conservative Club (Bar Only) | 515 Tong Street | 285 yd | |
| Holme Lane Tavern (Bar only) | 358 Tong Street | 710 yd | |
| New Inn | 170 South View Road, East Bierley | 713 yd | |
| East Bierley Golf Club | South View Road, East Bierley | 713 yd | |
| East Bierley Cricket Club | South View Road, East Bierley | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Corner | 435 Tong Street | 285 yd | |
| Sizzler's | 443 Tong Street | 285 yd | |
| Bo Kong | 431 Tong Street | 409 yd | |
| Mega Bites | 405 Tong Street | 409 yd | |
| Krispys | 423 Tong Street | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundstretcher | Unit E, Weaverthorpe Park, Weaverthorpe Road | 193 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit B, Weaverthorpe Park, Weaverthorpe Road | 193 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 44-46 Broadstone Way | 716 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 | 452 yd |
| East Bierley Golf Club SOUTH VIEW ROAD | golf | 671 yd |
| Yorkshire Martyrs Catholic College (Closed) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 726 yd |
| East Bierley Cricket Club SOUTH VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Tong Recreation Centre (Closed) Westgate Hill Street | grass pitches, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Tong Upper School (Closed) Westgate Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 941 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 43.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.