Grafton Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 0SB 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 Grafton Street, Bradford, BD5 0SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 0HT, BD5 0SA, BD5 0SD, BD5 0RG, BD5 0HU, BD5 0HS, BD5 0HY, BD5 0RR, BD5 0JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD5 0SB is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 46.6% | 46.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 53.4% | 53.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 BD5 0SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 37.5% | 44.5% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 39.4% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 5.8% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 37.1% | 36.4% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 36.6% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 13.6% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 9.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 0SB this area, 35.6% 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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.3% | 35.6% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 13.8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.1% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 19.8% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.9% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 11.1% 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 | 9.3% | 20% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 18.9% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 48.5% | 54.9% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 52.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 20.4% | 11.1% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -70.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 59.4% 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 | 52.1% | 59.4% | 7.3% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 8% | 4.1% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.5% | 32.1% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 26.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52% | 59.1% | 7.1% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 31.4% | 24.4% | 9.8% | 21.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 4.5% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 2.2% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 2.8% | -21.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.1% | 37.2% | -33.1% |
| Christian | 11.2% | 46.2% | -35.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 77.3% | 6.5% | 70.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grafton Street was 123.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grafton Street has the 46th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 542nd highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 194 Grafton Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2018-03-29 | £61,914 |
| 194 Grafton Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2015-06-01 | £69,983 |
BD5 0SB area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% 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 0SB 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 | 73 |
| Looking after home or family | 57 |
| Unemployed | 56 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Other | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,343 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 | 2,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,877 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 | 264 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Park Lane , BD5 0RB | - not rated | 477 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Park Lane , BD5 0RB | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy Nelson Street , BD5 0HD | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School 1 Little Horton Green , BD5 0NG | 3out of 4 | 560 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 | - not rated | 264 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Studio School 88 Thornton Road , BD1 2DX | - not rated | 772 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Middle School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodroyd Middle School Woodroyd Road , West Bowling BD5 8EL | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Middle School Stratford Road , BD7 3HU | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestman Middle School Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Horton Middle School Cross Lane , Great Horton BD7 3JT | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 481 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 515 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 598 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 | 2,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 4,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Grammar School 119 Little Horton Lane , BD5 0HT | - not rated | 45 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Fox's School of Commerce 23 Claremont , Morley Street BD7 1BG | - not rated | 380 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bradford Richmond Road , BD7 1DP | - not rated | 612 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Y's Up 125 Thornton Road , BD1 2EP | - not rated | 711 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Technology College Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | - not rated | 809 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi Restaurant | 15-17 Neal Street | 202 yd | |
| Lahori Gate | 5 Manchester Road | 309 yd | |
| Polski Klub Jagoda | 19-23 Edmund Street | 321 yd | |
| Steak and Bake | 30 Little Horton Lane | 330 yd | |
| Rawal China Chopstix | 3 Wilton Street | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton House Club at Bradford Oddfellows | 46 Little Horton Lane | 275 yd | |
| Bradford Oddfellows | Carlton House, 46 Little Horton Lane | 275 yd | |
| Station Hotel (Bar Only) | 434 Manchester Road | 418 yd | |
| Pictureville Cinema | National Media Museum, Pictureville | 427 yd | |
| Spirits & Sports | 11-13 Little Horton Lane | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todays Food | 81 Park Road | 161 yd | |
| Nawabish Kitchen | 5 Manchester Road | 309 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 8 Lansdowne Place | 345 yd | |
| Bexall Grill | 179 Morley Street | 355 yd | |
| Tadmur | 18 Wilton Street | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 2 Newall Street | 631 yd | |
| Tesco | 27 Sunbridge Road | 829 yd | |
| AMC Foods | St Andrews Works, Summerville Road | 946 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 Charles Street | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Academy TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Bradford College (Trinity Green Campus) TRINITY GREEN CAMPUS TRINITY GREEN CAMPUS EASBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Bradford Ice Arena LITTLE HORTON LANE | ice rinks | 406 yd |
| Bradford College (Mcmillan Teaching Building) (Closed) Trinity Road | 484 yd | |
| Bradford College (Closed) Bradford Campus Bradford Campus Great Horton Road | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Girlington Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND PAVILION CRICKET GROUND PAVILION LITTLE HORTON GREEN | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| University Of Bradford Sports Centre RICHMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 718 yd |
| Culture Fusion (Ymca Bradford) THORNTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| University Of Bradford (Sports Park) LAISTERIDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, tennis courts | 770 yd |
| Prodigy Living Arkwright House SMITH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 793 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.