Oasby Croft is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD4 9RD is located in the Tong electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford South. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oasby Croft, Bradford, BD4 9RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD4 9RR, BD4 6LX, BD4 9RU, BD4 9RS, BD4 0QA, BD4 9RF, BD4 0PR, BD4 6NA, BD4 0PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD4 9RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 9RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 46.9% | 51.3% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 27.2% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 13.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 33.8% | 42.3% | 8.5% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 35.6% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 12.4% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 8.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 9RD this area, 29.1% 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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.7% | 29.1% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 19.2% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 15.4% | 8.9% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 16.2% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% 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% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93% | 89.7% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 94.3% | 92.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 92.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oasby Croft was 315.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.2% higher than the Tong average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oasby Croft has the 14th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Tong and the 121st highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oasby Croft, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2023-09-01 | £927,195 |
| Buzz Bingo Oasby Croft, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,770,000 | 2022-05-12 | £2,007,733 |
| Buzz Bingo Oasby Croft, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,335,000 | 2019-02-05 | £1,783,850 |
| Gala Clubs Oasby Croft, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2014-12-19 | £1,349,417 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 4,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | 4out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tong Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PY | - not rated | 684 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Primary Academy Kesteven Close , Holmewood BD4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowleswood Primary School Knowles Lane , BD4 9AE | 2out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School South View Road , East Bierley BD4 6PH | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tong Leadership Academy Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | 1out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| BBG Academy Bradford Road , BD19 4BE | 3out of 4 | 3,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 3,316 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Thornbury Road , BD3 8DF | - not rated | 3,550 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 | 3,617 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,918 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,579 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 | 1,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 5,167 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 | 1,362 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 3out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 3,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 3,958 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Oasby Croft | 49 yd | |
| Top Of The Range Cafe | 403 Tong Street | 162 yd | |
| Harry's Cafe and Tearoom | 367 Tong Street | 188 yd | |
| Compass Contract Services at Princes Staff Canteen | Swaledale House, Weaverthorpe Road | 234 yd | |
| Scholebrook Court | Broadfield Close | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tong Conservative Club (Bar Only) | 515 Tong Street | 259 yd | |
| Holme Lane Tavern (Bar only) | 358 Tong Street | 328 yd | |
| New Inn | 170 South View Road, East Bierley | 1,017 yd | |
| East Bierley Golf Club | South View Road, East Bierley | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Kong | 431 Tong Street | 160 yd | |
| Mega Bites | 405 Tong Street | 160 yd | |
| Krispys | 423 Tong Street | 160 yd | |
| Triumph Fisheries | 417 Tong Street | 160 yd | |
| Mr Bs Hot Food Takeaway | 389 Tong Street | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundstretcher | Unit E, Weaverthorpe Park, Weaverthorpe Road | 218 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit B, Weaverthorpe Park, Weaverthorpe Road | 218 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 44-46 Broadstone Way | 447 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tong Sports Centre And Pool TONG SPORTS CENTRE AND SWIMMING POOL TONG SPORTS CENTRE AND SWIMMING POOL WESTGATE HILL STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 780 yd |
| Knowles Rec Ground Knowles Lane | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| East Bierley Golf Club SOUTH VIEW ROAD | golf | 988 yd |
| Yorkshire Martyrs Catholic College (Closed) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,057 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.