Fenby Gardens is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 8RX 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 Fenby Gardens, Bradford, BD4 8RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 7PU, BD4 7PZ, BD4 8QY, BD4 7PT, BD4 7PS, BD4 8QX, BD4 7QN, BD4 7PR, BD4 8QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD4 8RX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50% | 48.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50% | 51.3% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 8RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 41% | 47.6% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 36.1% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.9% | 48.6% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 31.8% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 11.4% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 8RX this area, 28.7% 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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.1% | 28.7% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 14.7% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 15.2% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 15.7% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 18.8% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 6.7% | 1.5% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 12.9% | 15.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 76.9% | 66.6% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 87.9% | 75.9% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 11% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 75.9% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 18.7% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.5% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 7.9% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 19.2% | 6.5% | 12.7% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fenby Gardens was 77.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.0% lower than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fenby Gardens has the 13th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 656th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Fenby Gardens, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2022-10-28 | £203,791 |
| 40 Fenby Gardens, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,301 | 2021-11-18 | £181,985 |
| 28 Fenby Gardens, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,500 | 2012-07-16 | £209,333 |
| 7 Fenby Gardens, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2011-11-18 | £190,466 |
| 44 Fenby Gardens, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2011-05-04 | £183,469 |
BD4 8RX area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BD4 8RX 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 | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Other | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL | 4out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 5,086 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 | 5,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorne First School Lorne Street , Wakefield Road BD4 7PS | - not rated | 82 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Primary Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Primary School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Hill First School Harry Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PH | - not rated | 412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowleswood Primary School Knowles Lane , BD4 9AE | - not rated | 911 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 | 275 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Cathedral Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 478 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 478 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenby Middle School Lorne Street , BD4 7PS | - not rated | 82 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Middle School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 225 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Middle School Knowles Lane , Holmewood BD4 9AE | - not rated | 995 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyersal Middle School Fearnville Drive , BD4 8DX | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gregory Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,828 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 | 443 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 5,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 5,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford District PRU Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 456 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH | - not rated | 492 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bolling Special School Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 492 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley House School Anerley Street , Bowling Hall Road BD4 7SY | - not rated | 492 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 4out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java Joe | 1 Corban Street | 242 yd | |
| Buttylicious | 10 Cutler Heights Lane | 383 yd | |
| International Restaurant | 254 Sticker Lane | 512 yd | |
| Lodge Cafe | Bowling Hall Road | 643 yd | |
| In Bread | 2a New Hey Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Dudley Hill Rugby Club | Lower Lane | 651 yd | |
| The Winston Churchill (Bar Only) | 431 Wakefield Road | 709 yd | |
| Leicester Street Community Club | Leicester Street | 753 yd | |
| Laisterdyke Cricket and Athletic Club (Bar Only) | 51 Broad Lane | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 465 Rooley Lane | 559 yd | |
| Caesar's | 24 Tong Street | 665 yd | |
| Rapeedo Pizza | 20a Tong Street | 666 yd | |
| Salt & Chilli House Chinese | 77 Compton Street | 667 yd | |
| Chilli Bitez | 1 Plimsoll Street | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Rooley Lane | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Fields Primary School FENBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 214 yd |
| Bradford Forster Academy FENBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Bradford Academy TEASDALE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Bradford Cathedral Community College (Closed) Lister Avenue | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Dudley Hill Arlfc LOWER LANE | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Bowling Pool FLOCKTON ROAD | swimming pool | 659 yd |
| Knowles Rec Ground Knowles Lane | grass pitches | 962 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 | 151.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.