Thurley Drive is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 7TB 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 Thurley Drive, Bradford, BD4 7TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 7TA, BD4 7TD, BD4 7TG, BD4 7SU, BD4 7TE, BD4 7SX, BD4 7TH, BD4 7SJ, BD4 7SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD4 7TB is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 47.8% | 46.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 52.2% | 53.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 | 32.8% | 34.4% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 48.6% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 45.5% | 37.6% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 41% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 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.
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 26.9% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 13.3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 19.3% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 14.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 19.3% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.2% | 80.1% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 92.6% | 89.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 89.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.3% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 14.3% | 6.5% | 7.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thurley Drive was 312.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.3% higher than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thurley Drive has the 17th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 119th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 185.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Thurley Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2024-06-21 | £115,559 |
| 6 Thurley Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-05-12 | £118,978 |
| 21 Thurley Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-09-30 | £194,164 |
| 23 Thurley Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2018-12-19 | £226,424 |
| 5 Thurley Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2016-10-07 | £100,088 |
BD4 7TB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,491 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 | 5,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 5,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bierley CofE First School Bierley Lane , Bierley BD4 6AA | - not rated | 370 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Hill First School Harry Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PH | - not rated | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Park Primary School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lorne First School Lorne Street , Wakefield Road BD4 7PS | - not rated | 826 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Primary Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 444 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 444 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 761 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Blaise RC Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 761 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenby Middle School Lorne Street , BD4 7PS | - not rated | 826 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Middle School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Middle School Knowles Lane , Holmewood BD4 9AE | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Community 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 | 1,948 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,967 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 | 562 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 4,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 4,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolling Special School Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 308 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley House School Anerley Street , Bowling Hall Road BD4 7SY | - not rated | 308 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford District PRU Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 362 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH | - not rated | 609 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Rooley Lane | 234 yd | |
| Tapestry Eats | Unit 9, Spencer Business Centre, Factory Street | 371 yd | |
| Wrap N Roll Sandwich Bar | 73 Rook Lane | 489 yd | |
| Lodge Cafe | Bowling Hall Road | 544 yd | |
| Java Joe | 1 Corban Street | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | 244-246 Rooley Lane | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Rooley Lane | 126 yd | |
| Subway and Ring Road Service Station | Rooley Lane | 234 yd | |
| Greggs | 465 Rooley Lane | 292 yd | |
| Salt & Chilli House Chinese | 77 Compton Street | 457 yd | |
| Rapeedo Pizza | 20a Tong Street | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Rooley Lane | 126 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy TEASDALE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Bradford Cathedral Community College (Closed) Lister Avenue | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Newhall Park Primary School NEWHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Bowling Pool FLOCKTON ROAD | swimming pool | 737 yd |
| Avenue Road Playing Fields PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 866 yd |
| West Bowling Golf Club (Closed) Rooley Lane | golf | 888 yd |
| Knowles Rec Ground Knowles Lane | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Lower Fields Primary School FENBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Bradford Forster Academy FENBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| Bierley Recreation Ground Bierley Lane | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.