New Cross Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 8BS 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 New Cross Street, Bradford, BD5 8BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 8BP, BD5 8EL, BD5 8BN, BD5 8AT, BD5 8BL, BD5 8PB, BD5 8AU, BD5 8PD, BD5 8BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD5 8BS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 47.2% | 47.2% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 52.8% | 52.8% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 34.9% | 38.3% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 50.9% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 47.6% | 53.6% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 26.2% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 14.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around BD5 8BS this area, 39.8% 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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 39.8% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 21.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 11.9% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 20.5% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 12.3% | 2.8% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.7% 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 | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 75.3% | 68.4% | -6.9% | 2.7% | 65.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 10.7% | 7.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -73.7% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 62.3% 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 | 55.4% | 62.3% | 6.9% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 5.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.8% | 26.7% | -9.1% | 5.6% | 21.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.4% | 62.6% | 7.2% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 27.2% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 5.5% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.8% | 2.1% | -23.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.3% | 37.2% | -32.9% |
| Christian | 11.1% | 46.2% | -35.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 76.2% | 6.5% | 69.7% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Cross Street was 61.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.2% lower than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Cross Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 521st lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 New Cross Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-11-29 | £112,870 |
| 110 New Cross Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2023-09-25 | £38,690 |
| 126 - 128 New Cross Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-08-30 | £435,887 |
| 138 New Cross Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-03-24 | £180,246 |
| 144 New Cross Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-03-10 | £305,220 |
BD5 8BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8BS 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 | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 1,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,749 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 | 3,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,216 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 | 300 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Park Primary School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newby Primary School Ryan Street , Manchester Road BD5 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Ivy House Road , BD5 8FG | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankfoot Primary School Bolingbroke Street , Bankfoot BD5 9NR | 4out of 4 | 713 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 | 612 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,638 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 | 830 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,912 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 | 1,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 4,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 4,526 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 5,017 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 | 55 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 - 40 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 807 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 825 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 1,114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ami Gee's Diner | Woodroyd Centre, Woodroyd Road | 79 yd | |
| Al Salams | 278-282 Bowling Old Lane | 308 yd | |
| Deli 29 | 25-27 Parkside Road | 403 yd | |
| Babyy La Glace | 768 Manchester Road | 544 yd | |
| Barbecue East | 770 Manchester Road | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Horton Social Cycling Club (Bar only) | 142a New Cross Street | 2 yd | |
| West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only | 106 Birch Lane | 131 yd | |
| Field Sports and Community Association | Chelsea Road | 802 yd | |
| Bridge Tavern (Bar Only) | 7 Bowling Old Lane | 927 yd | |
| Little Horton Social Club | Spicer Street | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usmaan's Takeaway | 155-157 Woodroyd Road | 168 yd | |
| Parkside Road Fisheries | 8 Parkside Road | 403 yd | |
| IZUs Desserts | 116 Ryan Street | 447 yd | |
| Mukadas Grill And Curries | 734 Manchester Road | 568 yd | |
| FFC Farri Fried Chicken | 838 Manchester Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah Superstore | Bowling Old Lane | 196 yd | |
| Morrisons | Mayo Avenue | 717 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Newall Street | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Old Lane Cricket Club ELWYN ROAD | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Parkside Centre PARKSIDE ROAD | 301 yd | |
| Emsleys Recreation Ground Raymond Street | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Transforming Lives For Good CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE HOPE PARK | health and fitness suite | 567 yd |
| Avenue Road Playing Fields PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 568 yd |
| Newby Primary School RYAN STREET | 629 yd | |
| Cedar Court Health Club (Leeds / Bradford) CHASE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 663 yd |
| Dixons City Academy RIPLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Ymca (Bradford) (Closed) McMillan Centre McMillan Centre Dorset Street | 936 yd | |
| Muff Field Cricket Club SUNNY BANK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,016 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 | 61 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.