Challis Grove is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 7HT 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 Challis Grove, Bradford, BD5 7HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 7EU, BD5 8BE, BD5 7HP, BD5 7HR, BD5 8BG, BD5 7HS, BD5 7HX, BD5 8BB, BD5 7EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD5 7HT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents 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 | 49.5% | 47.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.4% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD5 7HT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34% | 37.3% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 56.4% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) 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 | 45.8% | 53.7% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 32.4% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 7HT this area, 33.1% 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 33.1% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 11.6% | 5.5% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 19.6% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 16.3% | 3.9% | -12.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.5% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 51% | 58.3% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 55.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 30.8% | 18.5% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -62.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 57% 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% | 57% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| European Union | 15% | 14.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.3% | 27.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 22.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.1% | 57.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 26.3% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 7% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 3.2% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 6.4% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 9.9% | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.3% | 37.2% | -30.9% |
| Christian | 20.2% | 46.2% | -26.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 67.8% | 6.5% | 61.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Challis Grove was 170.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.7% higher than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Challis Grove has the 46th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 371st highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Challis Grove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2025-09-04 | £96,000 |
| 14 Challis Grove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2022-11-07 | £92,229 |
| 15 Challis Grove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2019-01-29 | £93,410 |
| 3 Challis Grove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2018-11-30 | £112,232 |
| 12 Challis Grove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2016-03-18 | £105,111 |
BD5 7HT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BD5 7HT 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 | 83 |
| Looking after home or family | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,439 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 | 3,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,938 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 | 50 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newby Primary School Ryan Street , Manchester Road BD5 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Park Primary School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Community 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 |
| Bankfoot Primary School Bolingbroke Street , Bankfoot BD5 9NR | 4out of 4 | 914 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 | 330 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,692 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 | 520 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,613 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 | 1,629 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 4,297 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 4,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,840 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 | 307 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 - 40 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 695 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 737 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 1,146 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 | 214 yd | |
| Ami Gee's Diner | Woodroyd Centre, Woodroyd Road | 363 yd | |
| Pap's Kitchen | Units D, St Stephens Mill, Ripley Street | 517 yd | |
| Baba Roti House | 726 Manchester Road | 571 yd | |
| Deli 29 | 25-27 Parkside Road | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only | 106 Birch Lane | 186 yd | |
| Little Horton Social Cycling Club (Bar only) | 142a New Cross Street | 310 yd | |
| Field Sports and Community Association | Chelsea Road | 511 yd | |
| Bridge Tavern (Bar Only) | 7 Bowling Old Lane | 618 yd | |
| Central Division Sports & Social Club | 4-6 Clayton Lane | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usmaan's Takeaway | 155-157 Woodroyd Road | 279 yd | |
| IZUs Desserts | 116 Ryan Street | 489 yd | |
| Mukadas Grill And Curries | 734 Manchester Road | 571 yd | |
| Parkside Road Fisheries | 8 Parkside Road | 580 yd | |
| Sub Spot | 2a Marshfield Street | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah Superstore | Bowling Old Lane | 333 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Newall Street | 670 yd | |
| Morrisons | Mayo Avenue | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Old Lane Cricket Club ELWYN ROAD | grass pitches | 188 yd |
| Dixons City Academy RIPLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Newby Primary School RYAN STREET | 475 yd | |
| Parkside Centre PARKSIDE ROAD | 612 yd | |
| Avenue Road Playing Fields PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Emsleys Recreation Ground Raymond Street | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Ymca (Bradford) (Closed) McMillan Centre McMillan Centre Dorset Street | 844 yd | |
| Transforming Lives For Good CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE HOPE PARK | health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| Cedar Court Health Club (Leeds / Bradford) CHASE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 971 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 | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.