Lister Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 9PQ is located in the Tong electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford South. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lister Street, Bradford, BD4 9PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 9PL, BD4 9LU, BD4 9LX, BD4 9NG, BD4 9PH, BD4 9NB, BD4 9NA, BD4 9NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD4 9PQ is primarily male, with 69.4% of the population 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 | 39.1% | 30.6% | -8.5% | 51.0% | -20.4% |
| Male | 60.9% | 69.4% | 8.5% | 49.0% | 20.4% |
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 9PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.2% 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 | 52.3% | 60.2% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 22.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 23.1% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 46.4% | 49.2% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 31.6% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 12.6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 21% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 10% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 32.1% | 11.2% | 13.4% | 18.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 19% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 9% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -24.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.1% 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 | 11.2% | 15.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 14.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 9.9% | 17% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 14.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 61.7% | 53.1% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -28.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 92.5% | 90.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 90.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.9% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 26.5% | 46.2% | -19.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 30.9% | 6.5% | 24.4% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 18.8% | 6.0% | 12.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lister Street was 264.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% higher than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lister Street has the 20th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 168th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 Lister Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-11-03 | £230,132 |
| Unit 2 Lister Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-10-03 | £230,819 |
| Unit 3 Lister Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2000-02-17 | £413,419 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD4 9PQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 129 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowleswood Primary School Knowles Lane , BD4 9AE | 2out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tong Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PY | - not rated | 602 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Primary Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | 4out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Park Primary School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | 3out of 4 | 1,101 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 | 669 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tong Leadership Academy Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | 1out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Thornbury Road , BD3 8DF | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | 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 | 2,400 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,323 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 | 561 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 5,085 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 | 108 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 - 40 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 2,870 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 3 Tong Street | 58 yd | |
| Wrap N Roll Sandwich Bar | 73 Rook Lane | 257 yd | |
| Buttylicious | 10 Cutler Heights Lane | 288 yd | |
| Tapestry Eats | Unit 9, Spencer Business Centre, Factory Street | 352 yd | |
| Jumparooz Trampoline Park | Unit 2, Prospect Mills, Knowles Street | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Lane Tavern (Bar only) | 358 Tong Street | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caesar's | 24 Tong Street | 174 yd | |
| Rapeedo Pizza | 20a Tong Street | 174 yd | |
| Salt & Chilli House Chinese | 77 Compton Street | 270 yd | |
| Five Star Ramadan Special | 100 Tong Street | 329 yd | |
| Five Star Kitchen Bradford | 2 Railway Street | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Rooley Lane | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knowles Rec Ground Knowles Lane | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Bradford Academy TEASDALE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Bradford Forster Academy FENBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Bradford Cathedral Community College (Closed) Lister Avenue | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Lower Fields Primary School FENBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Tfd Youth Centre BROADSTONE WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 995 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.