Darnay Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 8AF is located in the Little Horton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darnay Lane, Bradford, BD5 8AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 8AL, BD5 7BS, BD5 8AB, BD5 7AS, BD5 8AD, BD5 8AQ, BD5 7BP, BD5 8AN, BD5 8DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD5 8AF is primarily male, with 59.9% 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 | 39.9% | 40.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -10.9% |
| Male | 60.1% | 59.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 10.9% |
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 8AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 47.7% | 45.5% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 34.2% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 10.3% | 9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.8% | 36.3% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 34.5% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 15.4% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
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 8AF this area, 35.7% 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 11.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.5% | 35.7% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 15.8% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 16.3% | 7.4% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.7% | 13.1% | 9.4% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 11.3% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -22.5% |
| Other | 16.8% | 5% | -11.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.2% 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 | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 35.9% | 49.6% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 46.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 1.5% | -4.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 11.7% | 13% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 10.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 33.1% | 22.2% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -59.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 55.4% 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 | 60.1% | 55.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 7.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 10% | 13.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.9% | 20.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 15.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.1% | 55.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 25.5% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 10.1% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.5% | 4.9% | -8.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 3.7% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| North Africa | 3.7% | 0.1% | 3.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.2% | 37.2% | -29.0% |
| Christian | 17.5% | 46.2% | -28.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 63.9% | 6.5% | 57.4% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darnay Lane was 132.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.8% lower than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darnay Lane has the 44th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 516th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Darnay Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £33,500 | 2019-04-23 | £44,874 |
| 23 Darnay Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2015-06-30 | £58,362 |
| 4 Darnay Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2015-02-20 | £40,848 |
BD5 8AF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,715 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 | 3,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newby Primary School Ryan Street , Manchester Road BD5 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Gaythorne Road , West Bowling BD5 7HU | 2out of 4 | 417 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankfoot Primary School Bolingbroke Street , Bankfoot BD5 9NR | 4out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfield Primary Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 598 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Park Primary School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | 3out of 4 | 725 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 | 593 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | 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 | 870 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,839 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 | 1,957 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 4,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 4,292 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,729 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 | 407 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 528 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 - 40 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 761 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli 29 | 25-27 Parkside Road | 139 yd | |
| Babyy La Glace | 768 Manchester Road | 194 yd | |
| Barbecue East | 770 Manchester Road | 194 yd | |
| Baba Roti House | 726 Manchester Road | 238 yd | |
| Shalamar Restaurant | 862 Manchester Road | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Horton Social Cycling Club (Bar only) | 142a New Cross Street | 352 yd | |
| West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only | 106 Birch Lane | 401 yd | |
| Little Horton Social Club | Spicer Street | 642 yd | |
| Field Sports and Community Association | Chelsea Road | 765 yd | |
| Red Lion | 881 Manchester Road | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IZUs Desserts | 116 Ryan Street | 116 yd | |
| Parkside Road Fisheries | 8 Parkside Road | 139 yd | |
| Usmaan's Takeaway | 155-157 Woodroyd Road | 213 yd | |
| Mukadas Grill And Curries | 734 Manchester Road | 238 yd | |
| Sub Spot | 2a Marshfield Street | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah Superstore | Bowling Old Lane | 163 yd | |
| Morrisons | Mayo Avenue | 641 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Newall Street | 787 yd | |
| Asda | 76 Canterbury Avenue | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emsleys Recreation Ground Raymond Street | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Newby Primary School RYAN STREET | 431 yd | |
| Parkside Centre PARKSIDE ROAD | 487 yd | |
| Bowling Old Lane Cricket Club ELWYN ROAD | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Dixons City Academy RIPLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Ymca (Bradford) (Closed) McMillan Centre McMillan Centre Dorset Street | 633 yd | |
| Cedar Court Health Club (Leeds / Bradford) CHASE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 813 yd |
| Transforming Lives For Good CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE HOPE PARK | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Carrbottom Recreation Ground Carr Bottom Road | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| The Hub Gym (Closed) Manchester Road | 849 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 | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.