Margate Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 7LB 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 Margate Road, Bradford, BD4 7LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 7LA, BD4 7LD, BD4 7EP, BD4 7ER, BD4 7LG, BD4 7EL, BD4 7JU, BD4 7JZ, BD4 7JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD4 7LB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 52.2% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 47.8% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 40.2% | 41.8% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 40.3% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.1% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 48.4% | 49% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 34% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.4% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 7LB this area, 40.3% 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 8.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 40.3% | 8.3% | 18.2% | 22.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 22% | 6.2% | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 8.2% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 8.2% | -3.0% | 33.8% | -25.6% |
| Other | 14.7% | 3% | -11.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.6% 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% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 21.7% | 31.5% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 28.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 7.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 60.5% | 39.6% | -20.9% | 81.4% | -41.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 68.1% | 60.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 17.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.3% | 16.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.9% | 60.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 17.5% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 11.4% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 4.7% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.4% | 76.7% | -30.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 13.1% | 1.5% | 11.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20% | 37.2% | -17.2% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 40.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Margate Road was 109.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% lower than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Margate Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 663rd highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Margate Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2024-03-28 | £101,924 |
| 18 Margate Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2022-11-18 | £97,082 |
| 8 Margate Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-06-18 | £103,409 |
| 20 Margate Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2015-12-16 | £104,564 |
| 10 Margate Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2006-08-25 | £139,367 |
BD4 7LB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BD4 7LB 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 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,074 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 | 4,100 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 | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy Nelson Street , BD5 0HD | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Gaythorne Road , West Bowling BD5 7HU | 2out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Primary Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Park Lane , BD5 0RB | - not rated | 1,168 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 | 520 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 1,706 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 | 926 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,751 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 | 1,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 4,675 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 5,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 5,393 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 | 703 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 - 40 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 422 yd | |
| The Bowling Cafe | The Old Bowling Hotel, Maw Street | 511 yd | |
| Lodge Cafe | Bowling Hall Road | 650 yd | |
| Kirky's Cafe | Silestone House, Bolling Road | 842 yd | |
| The Bradford Soup Run | 56-58 Nelson Street | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Street Community Club | Leicester Street | 323 yd | |
| Bowling Hotel Bar | 112 Hall Lane | 507 yd | |
| The Winston Churchill (Bar Only) | 431 Wakefield Road | 547 yd | |
| Railway Social Club & Events Venue | Wakefield Road | 727 yd | |
| Bridge Tavern (Bar Only) | 7 Bowling Old Lane | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Shakes | 60 Paley Road | 302 yd | |
| Pizza X Press & Balti | 70 Paley Road | 335 yd | |
| Chilli Bitez | 1 Plimsoll Street | 347 yd | |
| Shimlas Takeout | Shimla Buildings, 11-12 Usher Street Business Park, Usher Street | 452 yd | |
| Oasis Sandwich Bar | 108 Hall Lane | 507 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Pool FLOCKTON ROAD | swimming pool | 464 yd |
| Bradford Cathedral Community College (Closed) Lister Avenue | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Bradford Academy TEASDALE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Avenue Road Playing Fields PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 945 yd |
| Bowling Old Lane Cricket Club ELWYN ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Lower Fields Primary School FENBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 977 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.