St Stephens Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 7EX 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 St Stephens Road, Bradford, BD5 7EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 7EZ, BD5 7HS, BD5 7ES, BD5 7EY, BD5 7EU, BD5 7HD, BD5 7HT, BD5 7HX, BD5 7HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD5 7EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 50.4% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.6% | 49.6% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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% | 39.6% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 44.6% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 2.5% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.6% | 54.6% | 15.0% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 42.8% | 30.5% | -12.3% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 7EX this area, 31.3% 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.3% | 31.3% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 14.2% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 15.3% | 4.7% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 12.1% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 16.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 20.3% | 5.7% | -14.6% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.9% 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 | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 41.1% | 53.1% | 12.0% | 2.7% | 50.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 28.3% | 27.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -53.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 10.7% | 3.6% | -7.1% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 52.3% 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 | 54.9% | 52.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| European Union | 16.1% | 17.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.5% | 23.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 18.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.7% | 52.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| 10+ Years | 13.2% | 21.4% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 10% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.3% | 76.7% | -23.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 14.5% | 1.5% | 13.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.2% | 37.2% | -29.0% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 59.9% | 6.5% | 53.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Stephens Road was 164.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% lower than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Stephens Road has the 49th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 399th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186 St Stephens Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-05-26 | £185,627 |
| 188 St Stephens Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-04-05 | £155,070 |
| 178 St Stephens Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-11-11 | £112,204 |
| 184 St Stephens Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2017-11-14 | £151,315 |
| 182 St Stephens Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2015-12-22 | £121,479 |
BD5 7EX 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 7EX 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 | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,327 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 | 3,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,824 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 | 124 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newby Primary School Ryan Street , Manchester Road BD5 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Park Primary School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Park Lane , BD5 0RB | - not rated | 549 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Music Primary Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 971 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 220 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 971 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,686 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 | 409 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,498 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 | 1,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 4,191 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 4,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,747 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 | 421 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 - 40 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 645 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 695 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 1,139 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 | 245 yd | |
| Pap's Kitchen | Units D, St Stephens Mill, Ripley Street | 421 yd | |
| Ami Gee's Diner | Woodroyd Centre, Woodroyd Road | 466 yd | |
| Baba Roti House | 726 Manchester Road | 575 yd | |
| Babyy La Glace | 768 Manchester Road | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only | 106 Birch Lane | 301 yd | |
| Field Sports and Community Association | Chelsea Road | 396 yd | |
| Little Horton Social Cycling Club (Bar only) | 142a New Cross Street | 420 yd | |
| Bridge Tavern (Bar Only) | 7 Bowling Old Lane | 506 yd | |
| Central Division Sports & Social Club | 4-6 Clayton Lane | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usmaan's Takeaway | 155-157 Woodroyd Road | 361 yd | |
| IZUs Desserts | 116 Ryan Street | 514 yd | |
| Icestone Gelato | Unit C, Spring Mill Street | 564 yd | |
| Mukadas Grill And Curries | 734 Manchester Road | 575 yd | |
| Sub Spot | 2a Marshfield Street | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah Superstore | Bowling Old Lane | 409 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Newall Street | 566 yd | |
| Morrisons | Mayo Avenue | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Old Lane Cricket Club ELWYN ROAD | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Dixons City Academy RIPLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| Newby Primary School RYAN STREET | 419 yd | |
| Parkside Centre PARKSIDE ROAD | 723 yd | |
| Ymca (Bradford) (Closed) McMillan Centre McMillan Centre Dorset Street | 797 yd | |
| Avenue Road Playing Fields PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Emsleys Recreation Ground Raymond Street | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Transforming Lives For Good CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE HOPE PARK | health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| Dixons Trinity Academy TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
| Girlington Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND PAVILION CRICKET GROUND PAVILION LITTLE HORTON GREEN | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.