Laisterdyke is in Laisterdyke, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 8AR is located in the Bradford Moor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laisterdyke, Laisterdyke, Bradford, BD4 8AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD3 8LN, BD3 8LJ, BD3 8DG, BD3 8DN, BD3 8DR, BD3 8DZ, BD3 8DY, BD3 8DE, BD3 8DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD4 8AR has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 53.2% | 48% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 46.8% | 52% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 44.1% | 35.7% | -8.4% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 39.5% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 17.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 37.8% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 28.8% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 18.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 10.5% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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.
In the area around BD4 8AR this area, 39.7% 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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.5% | 39.7% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 21.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 12.5% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.1% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.8% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 16.8% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 7.4% | 8.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 7.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.2% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 51.6% | 49.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 47.2% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 21.2% | 24.4% | 3.2% | 81.4% | -57.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 66% 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 | 69% | 66% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28% | 27.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 21.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.8% | 66% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 25.7% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.8% | 2.2% | -17.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.4% | 37.2% | -31.8% |
| Christian | 22.2% | 46.2% | -24.0% |
| Muslim | 69.4% | 6.5% | 62.9% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laisterdyke was 185.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.8% higher than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laisterdyke has the 39th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 309th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select House Laisterdyke, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-01-21 | £657,760 |
| Junction Mills Laisterdyke, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £2,700,000 | 2021-11-05 | £3,059,043 |
| 15 Laisterdyke, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2008-01-11 | £85,952 |
| 15 Laisterdyke, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £42,500 | 2005-06-20 | £80,467 |
| 15 Laisterdyke, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2004-12-15 | £82,618 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD4 8AR 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 | 54 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL | 4out of 4 | 4,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,792 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 | 5,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fearnville Primary School Fearnville Drive , Off Sticker Lane BD4 8DX | - not rated | 543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnville Primary School Fearnville Drive , Off Sticker Lane BD4 8DX | - not rated | 550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Bank Community School Fearnville Drive , BD4 8DX | 2out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's & St. Peter's Catholic Primary School Upper Nidd Street , Leeds Road BD3 9ND | - not rated | 697 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Penny Oaks Upper Nidd Street , Leeds Road BD3 9ND | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laisterdyke Business and Enterprise College Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | - not rated | 576 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling College Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyersal Middle School Fearnville Drive , BD4 8DX | - not rated | 550 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Middle School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 908 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Middle School Leeds Old Road , BD3 8JG | - not rated | 997 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollard Park Middle School Byron Street , BD3 0AB | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Middle School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 1,551 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 | 2,454 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,095 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 | 2,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delius Special School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 946 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Girls Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Feversham College Feversham Street , BD3 9QL | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahzeeb | 1212 Leeds Road | 128 yd | |
| Lyceum Bar & Grill | Unit 1, Lyceum House, Bradford Lane | 159 yd | |
| Suede | 723 Leeds Road | 182 yd | |
| Moodys | 725 Leeds Road | 193 yd | |
| Icestone Desserts | 1222 Leeds Road | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaine Green Travern (Bar Only) | 2 Sticker Lane | 444 yd | |
| Laisterdyke WMC - (Bar Only) | 120-122 Sticker Lane | 651 yd | |
| The New Virginia (Bar Only) | 85-87 Rushton Road | 886 yd | |
| Laisterdyke Cricket and Athletic Club (Bar Only) | 51 Broad Lane | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Hubbards | 721 Leeds Road | 170 yd | |
| Euro Fried Chicken | 55-57 Killinghall Road | 227 yd | |
| Florida Fried Chicken | 1254 Leeds Road | 269 yd | |
| Raja's Appetisers Bar | 1242 Leeds Road | 269 yd | |
| Ice City Desserts | 1246 Leeds Road | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Super Stores | Greenhill Mills, Florence Street | 311 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laisterdyke Community Centre LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE MANSE STREET | 184 yd | |
| Energy Mill Gym CONCEPT HOUSE CONCEPT HOUSE BLANCHE STREET | health and fitness suite | 434 yd |
| Arkwright Street Rec Ground (Tyersal Fc) Arkwright Street | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy THORNBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Undercliffe Cricket Club Intake Road | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Dixons Marchbank Primary MARCHBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| The Sutton Community Hall Kyffin Place | 958 yd | |
| Myra Shay Playing Fields Barkerend Road | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.