Parsonage Road is in Laisterdyke, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 8PL 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 Parsonage Road, Laisterdyke, Bradford, BD4 8PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 8PT, BD4 8PU, BD4 8PN, BD4 8PX, BD4 8PZ, BD4 8UL, BD4 8PY, BD4 8UJ, BD4 8PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD4 8PL 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 | 46.1% | 50.2% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.9% | 49.8% | -4.1% | 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 8PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 35.4% | 49.4% | 14.0% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 31.6% | -16.4% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 39.4% | -10.3% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 42.4% | 9.7% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 12.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 8PL this area, 28.5% 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 28.5% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.3% | 15.4% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 17.9% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 15.9% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 6.4% | 10.9% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 80.9% | 73% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 89.7% | 87.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 87.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 9.4% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parsonage Road was 209.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% higher than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parsonage Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 259th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Works Parsonage Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-08-20 | £357,726 |
| 128 Parsonage Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-11-29 | £120,528 |
| 132 Parsonage Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2019-03-22 | £93,517 |
| 136 Parsonage Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2007-10-26 | £135,238 |
| 128 Parsonage Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2004-05-28 | £147,226 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD4 8PL 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,163 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 | 4,509 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Bank Community School Fearnville Drive , BD4 8DX | 2out of 4 | 221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnville Primary School Fearnville Drive , Off Sticker Lane BD4 8DX | - not rated | 263 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnville Primary School Fearnville Drive , Off Sticker Lane BD4 8DX | - not rated | 290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrwood Primary School Eversley Drive , Holmewood BD4 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrwood Primary School Eversley Drive , Holmewood BD4 0EQ | - not rated | 934 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 | - not rated | 981 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Business and Enterprise College Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Cathedral Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 1,705 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 | 263 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Middle School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenby Middle School Lorne Street , BD4 7PS | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Middle School Knowles Lane , Holmewood BD4 9AE | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Middle School Leeds Old Road , BD3 8JG | - not rated | 1,710 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 | 2,663 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,362 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 | 1,644 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 | 1,499 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bradford District PRU Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 4out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolling Special School Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Community 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 | 1 yd | |
| Mo's Munch | 7 Sticker Lane | 298 yd | |
| Shakey Shakes Desserts | Unit 48, Commerce Court | 352 yd | |
| Compass Contract Services at Virgin Media | Communications House, 11-12 Mayfair Way | 366 yd | |
| International Restaurant | 254 Sticker Lane | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laisterdyke Cricket and Athletic Club (Bar Only) | 51 Broad Lane | 207 yd | |
| Laisterdyke WMC - (Bar Only) | 120-122 Sticker Lane | 271 yd | |
| Swaine Green Travern (Bar Only) | 2 Sticker Lane | 399 yd | |
| Bradford Dudley Hill Rugby Club | Lower Lane | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Station | 2 Beverley Street | 103 yd | |
| Pizza Romana 55 | 55 Sticker Lane | 271 yd | |
| New Deli | 63 Sticker Lane | 271 yd | |
| Guls Grill | 53 Sticker Lane | 271 yd | |
| Chyv’s kitchen | Unit 26, Commerce Court | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Super Stores | Greenhill Mills, Florence Street | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Undercliffe Cricket Club Intake Road | grass pitches | 116 yd |
| The Sutton Community Hall Kyffin Place | 293 yd | |
| Energy Mill Gym CONCEPT HOUSE CONCEPT HOUSE BLANCHE STREET | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Arkwright Street Rec Ground (Tyersal Fc) Arkwright Street | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Dudley Hill Arlfc LOWER LANE | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Laisterdyke Community Centre LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE LAISTERDYKE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE MANSE STREET | 969 yd | |
| Bradford Forster Academy FENBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Lower Fields Primary School FENBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 134 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.