Melbourne Place is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 0BL is located in the City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 2007-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melbourne Place, Bradford, BD5 0BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 0HZ, BD5 0BU, BD5 0DA, BD5 0HU, BD5 0JA, BD5 0BP, BD5 0HT, BD5 0JB, BD5 0HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD5 0BL is primarily male, with 54.6% 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 | 43% | 45.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 57% | 54.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 BD5 0BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 45.7% | 46.8% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 41.5% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 36.7% | 49.7% | 13.0% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 40% | 34.7% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.2% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 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.
In the area around BD5 0BL this area, 31.2% 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 | 28.8% | 31.2% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 6.9% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 25.2% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 9.9% | 4.5% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.2% 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 | 9.9% | 14.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 13.2% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 37.6% | 49.1% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 46.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 23% | 8.2% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -73.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 5.1% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 6.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 8.2% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
In this area, just 48.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.6% | 48.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -34.6% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 10.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.3% | 35.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 30.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.3% | 48.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -34.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 26.2% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 11.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.4% | 5.8% | -10.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 7.8% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 9.5% | 1.5% | 8.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 9.9% | 1.2% | 8.7% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.1% | 37.2% | -32.1% |
| Christian | 7.8% | 46.2% | -38.4% |
| Muslim | 76.9% | 6.5% | 70.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melbourne Place was 32.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.6% lower than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Melbourne Place has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 198th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Melbourne House Melbourne Place, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2022-07-26 | £34,337 |
| Flat 3 Melbourne House Melbourne Place, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2017-03-10 | £52,182 |
| Flat 2 Melbourne House Melbourne Place, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2016-11-18 | £71,311 |
| Flat 6 Melbourne House Melbourne Place, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2016-10-31 | £74,177 |
| Flat 2 Melbourne House Melbourne Place, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2009-08-03 | £111,714 |
BD5 0BL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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 BD5 0BL 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 | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,175 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 | 2,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Music Primary Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 282 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School 1 Little Horton Green , BD5 0NG | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Park Lane , BD5 0RB | - not rated | 665 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy Nelson Street , BD5 0HD | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthorne Primary School All Saints' Road , BD7 3AY | 4out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 282 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 347 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 628 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 831 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 3,857 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bradford Richmond Road , BD7 1DP | - not rated | 389 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 - 40 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc White Abbey Road , BD8 8EJ | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bradford TLG Bradford , 86 Captain Street BD1 4EL | - not rated | 1,362 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi Restaurant | 15-17 Neal Street | 172 yd | |
| Polski Klub Jagoda | 19-23 Edmund Street | 174 yd | |
| Steak and Bake | 30 Little Horton Lane | 218 yd | |
| Rawal China Chopstix | 3 Wilton Street | 236 yd | |
| Kashmir Restaurant | 21-27 Morley Street | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton House Club at Bradford Oddfellows | 46 Little Horton Lane | 155 yd | |
| Bradford Oddfellows | Carlton House, 46 Little Horton Lane | 155 yd | |
| Pictureville Cinema | National Media Museum, Pictureville | 344 yd | |
| Truth/Tiki | The Old Windsor Baths, Morley Street | 351 yd | |
| Spirits & Sports | 11-13 Little Horton Lane | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Fried Chicken | 8 Lansdowne Place | 181 yd | |
| Bexall Grill | 179 Morley Street | 199 yd | |
| Deli Bite | 122b Morley Street | 221 yd | |
| B & U Fast Foods | 122A Morley Street | 221 yd | |
| Tadmur | 18 Wilton Street | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 2 Newall Street | 763 yd | |
| Tesco | 27 Sunbridge Road | 778 yd | |
| AMC Foods | St Andrews Works, Summerville Road | 829 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 Charles Street | 898 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | 11 Petergate Mall | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Academy TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Bradford College (Trinity Green Campus) TRINITY GREEN CAMPUS TRINITY GREEN CAMPUS EASBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 291 yd |
| Bradford Ice Arena LITTLE HORTON LANE | ice rinks | 324 yd |
| Bradford College (Closed) Bradford Campus Bradford Campus Great Horton Road | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Bradford College (Mcmillan Teaching Building) (Closed) Trinity Road | 432 yd | |
| University Of Bradford Sports Centre RICHMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 572 yd |
| Culture Fusion (Ymca Bradford) THORNTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Prodigy Living Arkwright House SMITH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 629 yd |
| Girlington Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND PAVILION CRICKET GROUND PAVILION LITTLE HORTON GREEN | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| University Of Bradford (Sports Park) LAISTERIDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, tennis courts | 745 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.