Lister Avenue is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 7QS 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 Lister Avenue, Bradford, BD4 7QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 7RH, BD4 7QY, BD4 7RE, BD4 7QU, BD4 7QR, BD4 7RG, BD4 7TL, BD4 7TJ, BD4 7RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD4 7QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.4% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.6% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 39.1% | 38.3% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 47.4% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 42.3% | 46% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 31.5% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 31.4% | 26.9% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 12.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13.6% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 24% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.9% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 19.3% | 35.4% | 16.1% | 2.7% | 32.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 61.2% | 45.4% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -36.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 81.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 81.3% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 14% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 81.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 14.7% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 0.9% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.2% | 37.2% | -18.0% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 41.5% | 6.5% | 35.0% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lister Avenue was 86.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% lower than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lister Avenue has the 21st lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 740th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Lister Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2025-04-17 | £95,985 |
| 106 Lister Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2024-10-16 | £131,571 |
| 83 Lister Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-04-05 | £154,131 |
| 138 Lister Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-02-13 | £138,116 |
| 136 Lister Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-10-13 | £131,296 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,839 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 | 4,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorne First School Lorne Street , Wakefield Road BD4 7PS | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Primary Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Primary School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Hill First School Harry Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PH | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bierley CofE First School Bierley Lane , Bierley BD4 6AA | - not rated | 958 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Cathedral Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 151 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 151 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 740 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenby Middle School Lorne Street , BD4 7PS | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Middle School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 596 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryan Middle School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gregory Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Blaise RC Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,609 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,520 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 | 41 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 5,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 5,054 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 | 73 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | - not rated | 73 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolling Special School Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 374 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley House School Anerley Street , Bowling Hall Road BD4 7SY | - not rated | 374 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford District PRU Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 447 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Cafe | Bowling Hall Road | 180 yd | |
| In Bread | 2a New Hey Road | 516 yd | |
| Java Joe | 1 Corban Street | 531 yd | |
| Tapestry Eats | Unit 9, Spencer Business Centre, Factory Street | 689 yd | |
| Buttylicious | 10 Cutler Heights Lane | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Street Community Club | Leicester Street | 574 yd | |
| The Winston Churchill (Bar Only) | 431 Wakefield Road | 684 yd | |
| Bradford Dudley Hill Rugby Club | Lower Lane | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Bitez | 1 Plimsoll Street | 461 yd | |
| Greggs | 465 Rooley Lane | 529 yd | |
| McDonalds | Rooley Lane | 681 yd | |
| Salt & Chilli House Chinese | 77 Compton Street | 758 yd | |
| Deli Shakes | 60 Paley Road | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Rooley Lane | 681 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Cathedral Community College (Closed) Lister Avenue | grass pitches | 149 yd |
| Bowling Pool FLOCKTON ROAD | swimming pool | 228 yd |
| Bradford Academy TEASDALE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 265 yd |
| Lower Fields Primary School FENBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Bradford Forster Academy FENBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Avenue Road Playing Fields PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 886 yd |
| Dudley Hill Arlfc LOWER LANE | grass pitches | 971 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.