Sutton Crescent is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 8LY 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 Sutton Crescent, Bradford, BD4 8LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 0FG, BD4 8NQ, BD4 0BN, BD4 0FF, BD4 8HX, BD4 8LU, BD4 8PR, BD4 8UL, BD4 0FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD4 8LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.2% 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 | 49.3% | 63.2% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 25.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 15.8% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -28.4% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 1.4% | -6.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 15.8% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (70.5%) 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 | 44.3% | 40.4% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 30.1% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 18% | 19.2% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 7.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 8LY this area, 42.1% 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 11.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.7% | 42.1% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 23.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 12% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14.8% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 5% | 11.5% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -22.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 9.3% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.2% | 85.6% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 93.1% | 96.6% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 96.6% | 4.8% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 36.4% | 13.5% | 22.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.1% | 37.2% | 24.9% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutton Crescent was 251.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% higher than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sutton Crescent has the 24th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 183rd highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 156.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Sutton Crescent, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-07-18 | £143,912 |
| 42 Sutton Crescent, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2005-02-21 | £116,196 |
| 42 Sutton Crescent, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2004-10-08 | £94,153 |
| 42 Sutton Crescent, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2002-09-03 | £104,156 |
| 28 Sutton Crescent, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £22,000 | 2001-02-02 | £96,502 |
BD4 8LY area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,427 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 | 4,732 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 | 1out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrwood Primary School Eversley Drive , Holmewood BD4 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Beckfield Tyersal Walk , Tyersal BD4 8ER | 1out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Primary Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowleswood Primary School Knowles Lane , BD4 9AE | 2out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Thornbury Road , BD3 8DF | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 2out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carlton Bolling Undercliffe Lane , BD3 0DU | 4out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,920 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,107 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 377 yd | |
| Shakey Shakes Desserts | Unit 48, Commerce Court | 474 yd | |
| Mo's Munch | 7 Sticker Lane | 652 yd | |
| Compass Contract Services at Virgin Media | Communications House, 11-12 Mayfair Way | 660 yd | |
| International Restaurant | 254 Sticker Lane | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laisterdyke Cricket and Athletic Club (Bar Only) | 51 Broad Lane | 451 yd | |
| Laisterdyke WMC - (Bar Only) | 120-122 Sticker Lane | 644 yd | |
| Swaine Green Travern (Bar Only) | 2 Sticker Lane | 732 yd | |
| Bradford Dudley Hill Rugby Club | Lower Lane | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Station | 2 Beverley Street | 399 yd | |
| Michelle's Baps | 409-411 Cutler Heights Lane | 452 yd | |
| New Super Wok | 144 Dick Lane | 475 yd | |
| Chyv’s kitchen | Unit 26, Commerce Court | 485 yd | |
| Not Just Sandwiches | 206 Dick Lane | 568 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sutton Community Hall Kyffin Place | 114 yd | |
| Undercliffe Cricket Club Intake Road | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Arkwright Street Rec Ground (Tyersal Fc) Arkwright Street | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Energy Mill Gym CONCEPT HOUSE CONCEPT HOUSE BLANCHE STREET | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Tfd Youth Centre BROADSTONE WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Tyersal Park TYERSAL PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 989 yd |
| Dudley Hill Arlfc LOWER LANE | grass pitches | 1,012 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.