St Margarets Avenue is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 9BD 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 St Margarets Avenue, Bradford, BD4 9BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 9BE, BD4 9BB, BD4 9AY, BD4 9QU, BD4 9QX, BD4 9AX, BD4 9BA, BD4 9BH, BD4 9AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD4 9BD has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.5% | 50% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 9BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 44.3% | 50% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 28.9% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 (67.2%) 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 | 34.4% | 38.8% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 28.4% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 22.2% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 9.5% |
| Bad health | 7% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.7% | 23.6% | -23.1% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 15.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 16.1% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 13.6% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.7% | 20.7% | 15.0% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85% | 82.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 82.5% | 78.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 15.3% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 77.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 13.4% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 0.6% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 76.7% | -17.9% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 10.6% | 1.3% | 9.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Margarets Avenue was 117.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.3% lower than the Tong average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Margarets Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Tong and the 600th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 St Margarets Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-02-07 | £139,651 |
| 72 St Margarets Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2024-09-09 | £116,838 |
| 122 St Margarets Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-08-22 | £105,308 |
| 64 St Margarets Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-07-28 | £141,421 |
| 130 St Margarets Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2022-08-16 | £121,099 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD4 9BD 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 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 4,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 5,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tong Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PY | - not rated | 267 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowleswood Primary School Knowles Lane , BD4 9AE | 2out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | 4out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Primary Academy Kesteven Close , Holmewood BD4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrwood Primary School Eversley Drive , Holmewood BD4 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 1,389 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 | 1,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tong Leadership Academy Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | 1out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Thornbury Road , BD3 8DF | - not rated | 3,031 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 2out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,255 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,483 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,162 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 | 1,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 5,374 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 | 939 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 2,890 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholebrook Court | Broadfield Close | 277 yd | |
| Didleys | Wharfedale Business Park, Shetcliffe Lane | 341 yd | |
| Harry's Cafe and Tearoom | 367 Tong Street | 343 yd | |
| Top Of The Range Cafe | 403 Tong Street | 411 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Oasby Croft | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Lane Tavern (Bar only) | 358 Tong Street | 302 yd | |
| Tong Conservative Club (Bar Only) | 515 Tong Street | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adeels Spice Pizza Bar | 56 Broadstone Way | 229 yd | |
| Mayas | 311 Tong Street | 253 yd | |
| Tong Street Sandwiches | 289 Tong Street | 253 yd | |
| Chillichicks | 355 Tong Street | 269 yd | |
| Dragon King | 273 Tong Street | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 44-46 Broadstone Way | 241 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | Unit E, Weaverthorpe Park, Weaverthorpe Road | 679 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit B, Weaverthorpe Park, Weaverthorpe Road | 679 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knowles Rec Ground Knowles Lane | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Tfd Youth Centre BROADSTONE WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 746 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 170.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.