Rayleigh Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 7JR is located in the Bowling and Barkerend electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rayleigh Street, Bradford, BD4 7JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 7HS, BD4 7JT, BD4 7EJ, BD4 7HP, BD4 7JY, BD4 7HT, BD4 7EQ, BD4 7HX, BD4 7EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD4 7JR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 50.2% | 47.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 7JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 43.7% | 43.9% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 40.9% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 5.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 45.1% | 53% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 27.1% | -10.2% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.3% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| 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.
In the area around BD4 7JR this area, 34.1% 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 34.1% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12.2% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 12.5% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 10.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 15.9% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 14.6% | 6.8% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.7% 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 | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 21.2% | 21.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 19.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 5.4% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 4.7% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 0.2% | -2.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 63.1% | 53.7% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -27.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 73.1% | 62.6% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 16.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.7% | 16% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.9% | 62.3% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 20.8% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 10.8% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0.9% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50% | 76.7% | -26.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 27.4% | 6.5% | 20.9% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rayleigh Street was 292.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.4% higher than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rayleigh Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 136th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 159.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Rayleigh Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-12-19 | £125,110 |
| 11 Rayleigh Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2025-08-19 | £83,956 |
| 22 Rayleigh Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-03-03 | £135,611 |
| 24 Rayleigh Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-09-10 | £95,910 |
| 12 Rayleigh Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-07-26 | £98,213 |
BD4 7JR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Looking after home or family | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,234 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 | 4,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usher Street Primary School and Nursery Usher Street , Wakefield Road BD4 7DS | - not rated | 400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Primary School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Primary Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lorne First School Lorne Street , Wakefield Road BD4 7PS | - not rated | 771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy Nelson Street , BD5 0HD | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bradford Cathedral Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 854 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Fields Middle School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 761 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenby Middle School Lorne Street , BD4 7PS | - not rated | 771 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryan Middle School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyersal Middle School Fearnville Drive , BD4 8DX | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodroyd Middle School Woodroyd Road , West Bowling BD5 8EL | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,995 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 | 736 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 | 4out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | - not rated | 665 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Mentoring Estate House , BD4 7EX | - not rated | 731 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolling Special School Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley House School Anerley Street , Bowling Hall Road BD4 7SY | - not rated | 1,065 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Bread | 2a New Hey Road | 211 yd | |
| The Bowling Cafe | The Old Bowling Hotel, Maw Street | 600 yd | |
| Servest at First Bus Bradford Depot | First West Yorkshire Ltd, Bowling Back Lane | 733 yd | |
| Lodge Cafe | Bowling Hall Road | 768 yd | |
| Caz's Kitchen | 3-5 Parry Lane | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Street Community Club | Leicester Street | 129 yd | |
| The Winston Churchill (Bar Only) | 431 Wakefield Road | 218 yd | |
| Bowling Hotel Bar | 112 Hall Lane | 590 yd | |
| Railway Social Club & Events Venue | Wakefield Road | 600 yd | |
| Bradford Dudley Hill Rugby Club | Lower Lane | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza X Press & Balti | 70 Paley Road | 94 yd | |
| Deli Shakes | 60 Paley Road | 108 yd | |
| Chilli Bitez | 1 Plimsoll Street | 242 yd | |
| Shimlas Takeout | Shimla Buildings, 11-12 Usher Street Business Park, Usher Street | 410 yd | |
| Oasis Sandwich Bar | 108 Hall Lane | 590 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Pool FLOCKTON ROAD | swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Lower Fields Primary School FENBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Bradford Cathedral Community College (Closed) Lister Avenue | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Dudley Hill Arlfc LOWER LANE | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Bradford Academy TEASDALE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Bradford Forster Academy FENBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 997 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 | 88.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.