Rook Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 9NL 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 Rook Lane, Bradford, BD4 9NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 9NJ, BD4 7SQ, BD4 7SJ, BD4 7SH, BD4 9NE, BD4 9NA, BD4 9NB, BD4 6FG, BD4 7SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD4 9NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 9NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 35.1% | 42.9% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 40.3% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 8.4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 42.6% | 57.1% | 14.5% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 26.8% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 12.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 9NL this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 28.8% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 11% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 10% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 25.6% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.6% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% 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 | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 10.5% | 13.9% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 67% | 64.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -17.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 65.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 65.6% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 21.8% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 15.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 9.9% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 65.6% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 17.2% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 4% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.7% | 76.7% | -23.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 12.9% | 1.3% | 11.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 19% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Sikh | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rook Lane was 269.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.3% higher than the Tong average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rook Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Tong and the 166th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 141.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Works Rook Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2016-11-28 | £476,379 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,499 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 5,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bierley CofE First School Bierley Lane , Bierley BD4 6AA | - not rated | 348 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Hill First School Harry Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PH | - not rated | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Park Primary School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tong Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PY | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Tong Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PY | - not rated | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Cathedral Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 614 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 614 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 959 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 747 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Blaise RC Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 747 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenby Middle School Lorne Street , BD4 7PS | - not rated | 844 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Middle School Knowles Lane , Holmewood BD4 9AE | - not rated | 934 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Middle School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | - not rated | 989 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 | 2,239 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,235 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 | 725 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 4,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 4,712 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 | 355 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolling Special School Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 391 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley House School Anerley Street , Bowling Hall Road BD4 7SY | - not rated | 391 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH | - not rated | 420 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 4out of 4 | 817 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Rooley Lane | 132 yd | |
| Tapestry Eats | Unit 9, Spencer Business Centre, Factory Street | 155 yd | |
| Wrap N Roll Sandwich Bar | 73 Rook Lane | 209 yd | |
| Subway | 3 Tong Street | 409 yd | |
| Jumparooz Trampoline Park | Unit 2, Prospect Mills, Knowles Street | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | 244-246 Rooley Lane | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway and Ring Road Service Station | Rooley Lane | 132 yd | |
| McDonalds | Rooley Lane | 193 yd | |
| Salt & Chilli House Chinese | 77 Compton Street | 202 yd | |
| Greggs | 465 Rooley Lane | 249 yd | |
| Rapeedo Pizza | 20a Tong Street | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Rooley Lane | 193 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy TEASDALE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Bradford Cathedral Community College (Closed) Lister Avenue | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Knowles Rec Ground Knowles Lane | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Newhall Park Primary School NEWHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Bowling Pool FLOCKTON ROAD | swimming pool | 957 yd |
| Bradford Forster Academy FENBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Bierley Recreation Ground Bierley Lane | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Lower Fields Primary School FENBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| West Bowling Golf Club (Closed) Rooley Lane | golf | 1,089 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.