West View is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 7ER is located in the Bowling and Barkerend electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about West View, Bradford, BD4 7ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 7EP, BD4 7LB, BD4 7LD, BD4 7HG, BD4 7LE, BD4 7LA, BD4 7LG, BD4 7EL, BD4 7LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD4 7ER 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 | 45.2% | 50.9% | 5.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 54.8% | 49.1% | -5.7% | 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.
In the immediate area around BD4 7ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 37.9% | 46.2% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 38.9% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 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 | 41.9% | 45.9% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 30.8% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.4% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 7ER this area, 31.7% 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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 31.7% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 15.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 12.7% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 14.7% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 9.7% | 6.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 33.1% | 41.8% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 39.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 54.3% | 37.8% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -43.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 66.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 66.3% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 12.2% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.6% | 18.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.5% | 66.3% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 18.8% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 8% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 2.7% | -11.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18% | 37.2% | -19.2% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 40.7% | 6.5% | 34.2% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West View was 203.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.1% higher than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West View has the 38th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 281st highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 West View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2019-05-31 | £138,891 |
| 3 West View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £54,500 | 2018-12-04 | £78,029 |
| 7 West View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2010-06-01 | £139,958 |
| 15 West View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2006-07-26 | £187,472 |
| 21 West View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2006-07-26 | £184,294 |
BD4 7ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in BD4 7ER area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Other | 26 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 2,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre Washington Street , Girlington BD8 9QW | 4out of 4 | 4,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Park Primary School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy Nelson Street , BD5 0HD | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Gaythorne Road , West Bowling BD5 7HU | 2out of 4 | 942 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Park Lane , BD5 0RB | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Primary Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 521 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 850 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,712 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 | 1,069 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 4,629 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 5,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 5,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 - 40 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Bread | 2a New Hey Road | 504 yd | |
| The Bowling Cafe | The Old Bowling Hotel, Maw Street | 508 yd | |
| Lodge Cafe | Bowling Hall Road | 663 yd | |
| Kirky's Cafe | Silestone House, Bolling Road | 833 yd | |
| The Bradford Soup Run | 56-58 Nelson Street | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Street Community Club | Leicester Street | 408 yd | |
| Bowling Hotel Bar | 112 Hall Lane | 507 yd | |
| The Winston Churchill (Bar Only) | 431 Wakefield Road | 633 yd | |
| Railway Social Club & Events Venue | Wakefield Road | 767 yd | |
| Bridge Tavern (Bar Only) | 7 Bowling Old Lane | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Shakes | 60 Paley Road | 381 yd | |
| Pizza X Press & Balti | 70 Paley Road | 415 yd | |
| Chilli Bitez | 1 Plimsoll Street | 425 yd | |
| Shimlas Takeout | Shimla Buildings, 11-12 Usher Street Business Park, Usher Street | 488 yd | |
| Oasis Sandwich Bar | 108 Hall Lane | 507 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Pool FLOCKTON ROAD | swimming pool | 488 yd |
| Bradford Cathedral Community College (Closed) Lister Avenue | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Bowling Old Lane Cricket Club ELWYN ROAD | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Avenue Road Playing Fields PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 888 yd |
| Bradford Academy TEASDALE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Lower Fields Primary School FENBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.