Fairbairn Fold is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 8DZ is located in the Bowling and Barkerend electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 2012-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairbairn Fold, Bradford, BD4 8DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 8DJ, BD4 8JH, BD4 8DG, BD4 8DW, BD4 8DB, BD4 8DH, BD4 8DQ, BD3 8NP, BD4 8AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD4 8DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.1% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.9% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD4 8DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.6% | 44.8% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 44.8% | 12.8% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 1.5% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 7.3% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 1.5% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 57.3% | 18.2% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 29.5% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 9.2% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.1% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 38.5% | 16.7% | -21.8% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 16.7% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 34.3% | 16.8% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.9% 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 | 0.6% | 9.2% | 8.6% | 1.1% | 8.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 11.1% | 7.0% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Pakistani | 12.9% | 25.5% | 12.6% | 2.7% | 22.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 71.9% | 36.9% | -35.0% | 81.4% | -44.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 83.2% | 63.8% | -19.4% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 10.3% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 19.7% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 14.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 63.8% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 23.1% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 2.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 23.3% | 46.2% | -22.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 41% | 6.5% | 34.5% |
| Sikh | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairbairn Fold was 132.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.4% lower than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairbairn Fold has the 48th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 506th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Fairbairn Fold, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2024-08-05 | £94,181 |
| 38 Fairbairn Fold, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-03-01 | £294,684 |
| 38 Fairbairn Fold, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-11-27 | £315,627 |
| 32 Fairbairn Fold, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-10-20 | £177,032 |
| 34 Fairbairn Fold, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2022-07-21 | £150,654 |
BD4 8DZ 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 | 154 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,111 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 | 4,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 5,251 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 | 456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnville Primary School Fearnville Drive , Off Sticker Lane BD4 8DX | - not rated | 516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Bank Community School Fearnville Drive , BD4 8DX | 2out of 4 | 524 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy Dick Lane , Thornbury BD3 7AU | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Primary School Dick Lane , BD3 7AU | - not rated | 616 yd | Community school | 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 | 628 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling College Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | - not rated | 2,301 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 | 516 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Middle School Leeds Old Road , BD3 8JG | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Middle School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollard Park Middle School Byron Street , BD3 0AB | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Middle School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 1,709 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 | 2,891 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,545 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 | 2,283 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 | 1,334 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Girls Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Feversham College Feversham Street , BD3 9QL | - not rated | 2,057 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyceum Bar & Grill | Unit 1, Lyceum House, Bradford Lane | 395 yd | |
| Deli Chez | 1244 Leeds Road | 420 yd | |
| Icestone Desserts | 1222 Leeds Road | 433 yd | |
| Moons Burger & Co | 1308 Leeds Road | 438 yd | |
| Mi Chaii | 1258 Leeds Road | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaine Green Travern (Bar Only) | 2 Sticker Lane | 568 yd | |
| Laisterdyke WMC - (Bar Only) | 120-122 Sticker Lane | 729 yd | |
| The New Virginia (Bar Only) | 85-87 Rushton Road | 853 yd | |
| Tyersal Residents Association | Tyersal Road, Tyersal | 881 yd | |
| Laisterdyke Cricket and Athletic Club (Bar Only) | 51 Broad Lane | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Just Sandwiches | 206 Dick Lane | 258 yd | |
| New Super Wok | 144 Dick Lane | 359 yd | |
| Taza Khana | 31-33 Bradford Lane | 395 yd | |
| Ice City Desserts | 1246 Leeds Road | 420 yd | |
| Florida Fried Chicken | 1254 Leeds Road | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Super Stores | Greenhill Mills, Florence Street | 761 yd | |
| AL Halal Supermarket (Leeds Road) | 1001 Leeds Road | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arkwright Street Rec Ground (Tyersal Fc) Arkwright Street | grass pitches | 160 yd |
| Energy Mill Gym CONCEPT HOUSE CONCEPT HOUSE BLANCHE STREET | health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy THORNBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Laisterdyke Community Centre LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE MANSE STREET | 633 yd | |
| The Sutton Community Hall Kyffin Place | 717 yd | |
| Undercliffe Cricket Club Intake Road | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Tyersal Park TYERSAL PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 960 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.