Howard Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 0BP is located in the City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Howard Street, Bradford, BD5 0BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 0DA, BD5 0BH, BD5 0BA, BD5 0BN, BD5 0JA, BD5 0BL, BD5 0DQ, BD5 0AX, BD5 0DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD5 0BP is primarily male, with 61.1% 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 | 36.9% | 38.9% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -12.1% |
| Male | 63.1% | 61.1% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 12.1% |
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 BD5 0BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 49.1% | 49.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 36.6% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 41.5% | 50.8% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 29.5% | -9.9% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 10.4% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 0BP this area, 33.1% 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 | 21.7% | 33.1% | 11.4% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 11.9% | 4.4% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 7.9% | -4.4% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 29.1% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 23.6% | 7.3% | -16.3% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.8% 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 | 9.6% | 0.5% | -9.1% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 31.9% | 46.9% | 15.0% | 2.7% | 44.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 13.1% | 17.2% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 14.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 21.3% | 18.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -62.6% |
| Arab | 13.1% | 8.3% | -4.8% | 0.6% | 7.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 46.4% 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 | 29.4% | 46.4% | 17.0% | 83.2% | -36.8% |
| European Union | 24.5% | 5.7% | -18.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 13.5% | 14.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.8% | 25.3% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 19.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 6.2% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.6% 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 | 29.1% | 46.6% | 17.5% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| 10+ Years | 29.8% | 17.6% | -12.2% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.1% | 11.4% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.6% | 15% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 12.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 9.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.3% | 76.7% | -20.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 11.6% | 0.4% | 11.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.9% | 37.2% | -26.3% |
| Christian | 17.2% | 46.2% | -29.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 67.7% | 6.5% | 61.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Street was 320.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.2% higher than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howard Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 109th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 213.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Howard Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-18 | £213,936 |
| 16 Howard Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-04-24 | £165,548 |
| 11 Howard Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-04-17 | £125,588 |
| 19 Howard Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2024-04-17 | £134,722 |
| 16 Howard Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-06-15 | £207,299 |
BD5 0BP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 0BP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Other | 31 |
| Full-Time Employee | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL | 4out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,089 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 | 2,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,616 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 | 392 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School 1 Little Horton Green , BD5 0NG | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School 1 Little Horton Green , BD5 0NG | - not rated | 657 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy Nelson Street , BD5 0HD | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Park Lane , BD5 0RB | - not rated | 731 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | - not rated | 392 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Studio School 88 Thornton Road , BD1 2DX | - not rated | 514 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley Middle School Stratford Road , BD7 3HU | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryan Middle School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manningham Middle School Manningham Lane , BD8 7HS | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodroyd Middle School Woodroyd Road , West Bowling BD5 8EL | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestman Middle School Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 251 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 527 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 866 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 Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 3,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox's School of Commerce 23 Claremont , Morley Street BD7 1BG | - not rated | 145 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elite Grammar School 119 Little Horton Lane , BD5 0HT | - not rated | 223 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Bradford Richmond Road , BD7 1DP | - not rated | 346 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Y's Up 125 Thornton Road , BD1 2EP | - not rated | 455 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Technology College Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | - not rated | 1,070 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polski Klub Jagoda | 19-23 Edmund Street | 66 yd | |
| Rawal China Chopstix | 3 Wilton Street | 128 yd | |
| Kashmir Restaurant | 21-27 Morley Street | 131 yd | |
| Steak and Bake | 30 Little Horton Lane | 139 yd | |
| Caspian Cuisine | 96 Morley Street | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton House Club at Bradford Oddfellows | 46 Little Horton Lane | 87 yd | |
| Bradford Oddfellows | Carlton House, 46 Little Horton Lane | 87 yd | |
| Truth/Tiki | The Old Windsor Baths, Morley Street | 248 yd | |
| Brewdog + Reds Bradford | 11 Great Horton Road | 268 yd | |
| Pictureville Cinema | National Media Museum, Pictureville | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Fried Chicken | 8 Lansdowne Place | 104 yd | |
| Tadmur | 18 Wilton Street | 128 yd | |
| Deli Bite | 122b Morley Street | 142 yd | |
| B & U Fast Foods | 122A Morley Street | 142 yd | |
| Mystic Pizza | 112 Morley Street | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 27 Sunbridge Road | 710 yd | |
| AMC Foods | St Andrews Works, Summerville Road | 810 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 Charles Street | 825 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Newall Street | 874 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | 11 Petergate Mall | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford College (Closed) Bradford Campus Bradford Campus Great Horton Road | health and fitness suite | 254 yd |
| Bradford Ice Arena LITTLE HORTON LANE | ice rinks | 256 yd |
| Bradford College (Trinity Green Campus) TRINITY GREEN CAMPUS TRINITY GREEN CAMPUS EASBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| Dixons Trinity Academy TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Culture Fusion (Ymca Bradford) THORNTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Bradford College (Mcmillan Teaching Building) (Closed) Trinity Road | 482 yd | |
| University Of Bradford Sports Centre RICHMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| Prodigy Living Arkwright House SMITH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 529 yd |
| Fitness Lab (Closed) 149-151 149-151 Sunbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Evolve Fitness For Women ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS ST. GEORGES CHAMBERS WESTGATE | health and fitness suite | 660 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 158.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.