Lister Avenue is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 7QU 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 7QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 7TL, BD4 7RH, BD4 7QS, BD4 7TJ, BD4 7RG, BD4 7RE, BD4 7QY, BD4 7QR, BD4 7RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD4 7QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 52.5% | 55.3% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 44.7% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 | 38% | 38% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 50.6% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 44.9% | 42.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 35.2% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 31.6% | 25.7% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 13.2% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 24.9% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.9% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59% 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 | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 5.4% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 10.6% | 23.5% | 12.9% | 2.7% | 20.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 77.2% | 59% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -22.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
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 | 86.5% | 81.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 13% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 86.1% | 81% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 11.7% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 25.1% | 6.5% | 18.6% |
| Sikh | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lister Avenue was 97.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% lower than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lister Avenue has the 29th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 712th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Lister Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-08-09 | £112,047 |
| 162 Lister Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-12-01 | £134,970 |
| 164 Lister Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-09-13 | £182,490 |
| 135 Lister Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-07-17 | £203,335 |
| 172 Lister Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2022-12-09 | £198,941 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,808 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 | 4,812 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 | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Primary Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Primary School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Hill First School Harry Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PH | - not rated | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bierley CofE First School Bierley Lane , Bierley BD4 6AA | - not rated | 917 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 | 184 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 184 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 875 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,570 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 | 568 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Middle School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 734 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryan Middle School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gregory Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Blaise RC Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 1,287 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 | 1,525 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,474 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 | 159 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 4,932 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 4,933 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 | 105 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | - not rated | 105 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolling Special School Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 406 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley House School Anerley Street , Bowling Hall Road BD4 7SY | - not rated | 406 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford District PRU Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 499 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 | 42 yd | |
| In Bread | 2a New Hey Road | 586 yd | |
| Java Joe | 1 Corban Street | 639 yd | |
| Tapestry Eats | Unit 9, Spencer Business Centre, Factory Street | 723 yd | |
| Starbucks | Rooley Lane | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Street Community Club | Leicester Street | 622 yd | |
| The Winston Churchill (Bar Only) | 431 Wakefield Road | 768 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | 244-246 Rooley Lane | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Bitez | 1 Plimsoll Street | 512 yd | |
| Greggs | 465 Rooley Lane | 560 yd | |
| McDonalds | Rooley Lane | 657 yd | |
| Subway and Ring Road Service Station | Rooley Lane | 760 yd | |
| Salt & Chilli House Chinese | 77 Compton Street | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Rooley Lane | 657 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Cathedral Community College (Closed) Lister Avenue | grass pitches | 184 yd |
| Bowling Pool FLOCKTON ROAD | swimming pool | 190 yd |
| Bradford Academy TEASDALE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| Lower Fields Primary School FENBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Avenue Road Playing Fields PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Bradford Forster Academy FENBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Bowling Old Lane Cricket Club ELWYN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.