Darren Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 8LF is located in the Tong electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darren Street, Bradford, BD4 8LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 8LB, BD4 8JL, BD4 8LJ, BD4 8LN, BD4 8LL, BD4 8JS, BD4 8LA, BD4 8JR, BD4 8JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD4 8LF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.1% of the population 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 | 56.8% | 58.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 7.1% |
| Male | 43.2% | 41.9% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -7.1% |
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 8LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 44% | 49.5% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 23% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 15.5% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 4% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 39.7% | 48.2% | 8.5% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 24.5% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 16.1% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.5% | 26% | -16.5% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.1% | 18.5% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 18.5% | 8.8% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 11% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.2% | 18% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 7.2% | 0.5% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 10.7% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 83.6% | 81.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 91.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 91.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 30.5% | 13.5% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darren Street was 453.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 176.0% higher than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darren Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 51st highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 271.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Darren Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2006-11-13 | £138,155 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD4 8LF 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 | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,441 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 | 5,056 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 | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Bank Community School Fearnville Drive , BD4 8DX | 2out of 4 | 505 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnville Primary School Fearnville Drive , Off Sticker Lane BD4 8DX | - not rated | 541 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Tyersal Primary School Tyersal Walk , Tyersal BD4 8ER | - not rated | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Beckfield Tyersal Walk , Tyersal BD4 8ER | - not rated | 558 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,005 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Cathedral Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 541 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Middle School Leeds Old Road , BD3 8JG | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Middle School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Middle School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenby Middle School Lorne Street , BD4 7PS | - not rated | 1,843 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 | 3,113 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,413 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,791 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 | 2,249 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 | 1,720 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wedgwood School and Community Nursery Landscove Avenue , Holmewood BD4 0NQ | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Girls Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vines Cafe | The Vine Community Centre, Parsonage Road | 605 yd | |
| Mo's Munch | 7 Sticker Lane | 690 yd | |
| Lyceum Bar & Grill | Unit 1, Lyceum House, Bradford Lane | 775 yd | |
| Deli Chez | 1244 Leeds Road | 812 yd | |
| Icestone Desserts | 1222 Leeds Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaine Green Travern (Bar Only) | 2 Sticker Lane | 690 yd | |
| Tyersal Residents Association | Tyersal Road, Tyersal | 702 yd | |
| Laisterdyke WMC - (Bar Only) | 120-122 Sticker Lane | 753 yd | |
| Laisterdyke Cricket and Athletic Club (Bar Only) | 51 Broad Lane | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Super Wok | 144 Dick Lane | 118 yd | |
| Not Just Sandwiches | 206 Dick Lane | 169 yd | |
| Immys Spice Ranch | 4 Tyersal Road, Tyersal | 300 yd | |
| Sandwich Station | 2 Beverley Street | 528 yd | |
| Pizza Romana 55 | 55 Sticker Lane | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Super Stores | Greenhill Mills, Florence Street | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arkwright Street Rec Ground (Tyersal Fc) Arkwright Street | grass pitches | 239 yd |
| The Sutton Community Hall Kyffin Place | 443 yd | |
| Tyersal Park TYERSAL PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 691 yd |
| Undercliffe Cricket Club Intake Road | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Energy Mill Gym CONCEPT HOUSE CONCEPT HOUSE BLANCHE STREET | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Laisterdyke Community Centre LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE MANSE STREET | 987 yd | |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy THORNBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.