Mumford Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 8AL 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 Mumford Street, Bradford, BD5 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 8AQ, BD5 8AN, BD5 8AH, BD5 8AF, BD5 8AB, BD5 8AD, BD5 8EA, BD5 8AR, BD5 8EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD5 8AL has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 47.1% | 47% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 52.9% | 53% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 8AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 33.9% | 43.2% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 46.7% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 38.6% | 53.4% | 14.8% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 43.9% | 28.3% | -15.6% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 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 8AL this area, 35.8% 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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.2% | 35.8% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 17.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 13% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 15.4% | 9.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.6% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 17.2% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 13.2% | 3.5% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.2% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 72.9% | 68.5% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 65.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 12% | 12.2% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -69.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 57.2% | 58.6% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 9.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34% | 26.2% | -7.8% | 5.6% | 20.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.2% | 58.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 20.4% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 8.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.6% | 3.8% | -20.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.3% | 37.2% | -32.9% |
| Christian | 15.9% | 46.2% | -30.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 73.2% | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mumford Street was 74.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% lower than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mumford Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 634th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mumford Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-11-07 | £120,226 |
| 3 Mumford Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-08-31 | £231,675 |
| 22 Mumford Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £56,750 | 2020-06-19 | £85,312 |
| 22 Mumford Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2019-01-17 | £81,926 |
| 16 Mumford Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2018-08-01 | £59,027 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD5 8AL 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 | 66 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,771 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 | 3,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,178 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 | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newby Primary School Ryan Street , Manchester Road BD5 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankfoot Primary School Bolingbroke Street , Bankfoot BD5 9NR | - not rated | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Park Primary School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | - not rated | 565 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Park Primary School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodroyd Middle School Woodroyd Road , West Bowling BD5 8EL | - not rated | 185 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryan Middle School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | - not rated | 472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestman Middle School Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 801 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Middle School Northfield Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gregory Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 874 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 4,140 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 4,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 4,904 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 | 227 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundthorn School St Stephens Road , West Bowling BD5 7TB | - not rated | 405 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Technology College Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | - not rated | 620 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 694 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 701 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 155 yd | |
| Ami Gee's Diner | Woodroyd Centre, Woodroyd Road | 216 yd | |
| Al Salams | 278-282 Bowling Old Lane | 257 yd | |
| Babyy La Glace | 768 Manchester Road | 274 yd | |
| Barbecue East | 770 Manchester Road | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Horton Social Cycling Club (Bar only) | 142a New Cross Street | 276 yd | |
| West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only | 106 Birch Lane | 338 yd | |
| Little Horton Social Club | Spicer Street | 722 yd | |
| Field Sports and Community Association | Chelsea Road | 780 yd | |
| Red Lion | 881 Manchester Road | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usmaan's Takeaway | 155-157 Woodroyd Road | 154 yd | |
| Parkside Road Fisheries | 8 Parkside Road | 155 yd | |
| IZUs Desserts | 116 Ryan Street | 191 yd | |
| FFC Farri Fried Chicken | 838 Manchester Road | 306 yd | |
| Waj's Fast Food | 834 Manchester Road | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah Superstore | Bowling Old Lane | 98 yd | |
| Morrisons | Mayo Avenue | 621 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Newall Street | 824 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emsleys Recreation Ground Raymond Street | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Parkside Centre PARKSIDE ROAD | 414 yd | |
| Bowling Old Lane Cricket Club ELWYN ROAD | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Newby Primary School RYAN STREET | 477 yd | |
| Dixons City Academy RIPLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| Ymca (Bradford) (Closed) McMillan Centre McMillan Centre Dorset Street | 707 yd | |
| Transforming Lives For Good CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE HOPE PARK | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Cedar Court Health Club (Leeds / Bradford) CHASE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 752 yd |
| Avenue Road Playing Fields PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| The Hub Gym (Closed) Manchester Road | 866 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.