Bowling Old Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 7BD is located in the Little Horton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, BD5 7BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 7DR, BD5 7HX, BD5 8BB, BD5 7BB, BD5 8BD, BD5 7BJ, BD5 7EU, BD5 8AY, BD5 7BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD5 7BD 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 | 49.3% | 50.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.2% | -1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.5% | 37.2% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 43.9% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 8.4% | 4% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 39.9% | 45.5% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 30.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 11.8% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 10.9% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 7BD this area, 37.9% 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 37.9% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 14.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 12.5% | 4.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 10.3% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 17% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 13.3% | 2.2% | -11.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.6% 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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 35.3% | 36.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 33.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 10.3% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 37.3% | 31.6% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -49.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 51.7% 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 | 59.3% | 51.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 12.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 11.9% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.4% | 22.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 17.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.3% | 51.4% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 30.8% | 26.8% | 9.8% | 21.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.8% | 4.4% | -8.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 5.9% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 76.7% | -16.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 9.9% | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15% | 37.2% | -22.2% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 52.2% | 6.5% | 45.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowling Old Lane was 307.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% higher than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowling Old Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 130th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 237.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 203 Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-01-19 | £110,988 |
| 207 Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-12-20 | £114,538 |
| 207 Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2017-09-29 | £64,094 |
| 205 Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2012-11-23 | £118,025 |
| 207 Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2009-03-13 | £100,855 |
| Looking after home or family | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 1,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,407 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 | 3,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Gaythorne Road , West Bowling BD5 7HU | 2out of 4 | 151 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newby Primary School Ryan Street , Manchester Road BD5 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 186 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Park Primary School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Park Lane , BD5 0RB | - not rated | 592 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankfoot Primary School Bolingbroke Street , Bankfoot BD5 9NR | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 996 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 522 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,549 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 | 1,824 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 4,152 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 4,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,669 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 403 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 - 40 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 501 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 542 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 963 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Salams | 278-282 Bowling Old Lane | 93 yd | |
| Pap's Kitchen | Units D, St Stephens Mill, Ripley Street | 373 yd | |
| Baba Roti House | 726 Manchester Road | 395 yd | |
| Ami Gee's Diner | Woodroyd Centre, Woodroyd Road | 395 yd | |
| Babyy La Glace | 768 Manchester Road | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only | 106 Birch Lane | 301 yd | |
| Little Horton Social Cycling Club (Bar only) | 142a New Cross Street | 379 yd | |
| Field Sports and Community Association | Chelsea Road | 443 yd | |
| Bridge Tavern (Bar Only) | 7 Bowling Old Lane | 603 yd | |
| Central Division Sports & Social Club | 4-6 Clayton Lane | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usmaan's Takeaway | 155-157 Woodroyd Road | 255 yd | |
| IZUs Desserts | 116 Ryan Street | 338 yd | |
| Mukadas Grill And Curries | 734 Manchester Road | 395 yd | |
| Sub Spot | 2a Marshfield Street | 413 yd | |
| Parkside Road Fisheries | 8 Parkside Road | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah Superstore | Bowling Old Lane | 287 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Newall Street | 538 yd | |
| Morrisons | Mayo Avenue | 967 yd | |
| Asda | 76 Canterbury Avenue | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newby Primary School RYAN STREET | 284 yd | |
| Dixons City Academy RIPLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Bowling Old Lane Cricket Club ELWYN ROAD | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Ymca (Bradford) (Closed) McMillan Centre McMillan Centre Dorset Street | 649 yd | |
| Parkside Centre PARKSIDE ROAD | 663 yd | |
| Emsleys Recreation Ground Raymond Street | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Avenue Road Playing Fields PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 877 yd |
| Transforming Lives For Good CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE HOPE PARK | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Girlington Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND PAVILION CRICKET GROUND PAVILION LITTLE HORTON GREEN | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Cedar Court Health Club (Leeds / Bradford) CHASE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,027 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 | 112.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 269.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.