Bowling Old Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 7TD 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 7TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 7EP, BD5 7EG, BD5 7HA, BD5 7UG, BD5 7ES, BD5 5DU, BD5 7HB, BD5 7EZ, BD5 7EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD5 7TD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 56.4% | 5.9% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 43.6% | -5.9% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD5 7TD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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 | 48% | 53.2% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 32.3% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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% | 50.2% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 30.5% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 8% | 5.1% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 26.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 8.6% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 17.3% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.6% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 11.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 25.4% | 16.2% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 18.7% | 3% | -15.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.3% 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 | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 22.8% | 29.1% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 26.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 2.5% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 12.4% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.8% | 4.4% | -4.4% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 32.6% | 31.3% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -50.1% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 57.1% 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 | 51.3% | 57.1% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 18.1% | 14.7% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 8.1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.3% | 15.4% | -6.9% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51% | 56.7% | 5.7% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 30.2% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.1% | 9.5% | -7.6% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 2.2% | -8.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 1.5% | -14.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 10.2% | 1.3% | 8.9% |
| Other EU countries | 8.4% | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.1% | 37.2% | -28.1% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Muslim | 46.5% | 6.5% | 40.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowling Old Lane was 223.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.2% higher than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowling Old Lane has the 30th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 233rd highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2008-05-04 | £23,151 |
| 32 Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2007-04-19 | £336,089 |
BD5 7TD 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 7TD 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 | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 1,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,106 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 | 3,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Park Lane , BD5 0RB | - not rated | 321 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newby Primary School Ryan Street , Manchester Road BD5 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Gaythorne Road , West Bowling BD5 7HU | 2out of 4 | 346 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Park Primary School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Music Primary Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 743 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 | 81 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 960 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,691 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 | 210 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,269 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 | 1,833 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 3,979 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,562 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 4,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 - 40 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 597 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 649 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 1,153 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pap's Kitchen | Units D, St Stephens Mill, Ripley Street | 275 yd | |
| Pizza ina Cone | 374 Manchester Road | 401 yd | |
| Al Salams | 278-282 Bowling Old Lane | 406 yd | |
| Skuddys Cafe | Park Lane Neighbourhood Centre, Park Lane | 419 yd | |
| Welcome Cuppa | St Lukes Hospital, Little Horton Lane | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Sports and Community Association | Chelsea Road | 170 yd | |
| Bridge Tavern (Bar Only) | 7 Bowling Old Lane | 291 yd | |
| Central Division Sports & Social Club | 4-6 Clayton Lane | 368 yd | |
| Station Hotel (Bar Only) | 434 Manchester Road | 401 yd | |
| West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only | 106 Birch Lane | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icestone Gelato | Unit C, Spring Mill Street | 360 yd | |
| Babylon Pizza Balti Takeaway / Shah Jehan | 372 Manchester Road | 401 yd | |
| Usmaan's Takeaway | 155-157 Woodroyd Road | 558 yd | |
| IZUs Desserts | 116 Ryan Street | 624 yd | |
| Mukadas Grill And Curries | 734 Manchester Road | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 2 Newall Street | 376 yd | |
| Makkah Superstore | Bowling Old Lane | 597 yd | |
| Asda | 76 Canterbury Avenue | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dixons City Academy RIPLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 172 yd |
| Newby Primary School RYAN STREET | 391 yd | |
| Bowling Old Lane Cricket Club ELWYN ROAD | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Ymca (Bradford) (Closed) McMillan Centre McMillan Centre Dorset Street | 743 yd | |
| Dixons Trinity Academy TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Girlington Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND PAVILION CRICKET GROUND PAVILION LITTLE HORTON GREEN | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Parkside Centre PARKSIDE ROAD | 945 yd | |
| Avenue Road Playing Fields PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,023 yd |
| Emsleys Recreation Ground Raymond Street | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Bradford College (Mcmillan Teaching Building) (Closed) Trinity Road | 1,042 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.