Federation Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 8DA 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 Federation Street, Bradford, BD5 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 8PW, BD5 8QE, BD5 8BZ, BD5 8NZ, BD5 8PP, BD5 8QD, BD5 8QG, BD5 8DB, BD5 8PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD5 8DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 33.8% | 38.4% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 50.8% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 43.9% | 47.4% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 36.2% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 11.1% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 8DA this area, 31.8% 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 31.8% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 14.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 16% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 19.1% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 10.7% | 2.8% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.3% 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 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 57.7% | 65% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 62.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 26.3% | 20.3% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -61.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 67.1% 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 | 72.6% | 67.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.4% | 23.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 17.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 66.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 22.3% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 0.5% | -17.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.5% | 37.2% | -30.7% |
| Christian | 16.4% | 46.2% | -29.8% |
| Muslim | 64.4% | 6.5% | 57.9% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Federation Street was 80.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.3% lower than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Federation Street has the 18th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 688th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Federation Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-12-04 | £120,673 |
| 3 Federation Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-09-30 | £77,251 |
| 2 Federation Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-12-24 | £123,385 |
| 12 Federation Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2019-04-01 | £93,446 |
| 2 Federation Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2018-11-27 | £62,744 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD5 8DA 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 | 102 |
| Looking after home or family | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,961 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 | 4,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Park Primary School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Ivy House Road , BD5 8FG | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Gaythorne Road , West Bowling BD5 7HU | 2out of 4 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newby Primary School Ryan Street , Manchester Road BD5 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankfoot Primary School Bolingbroke Street , Bankfoot BD5 9NR | 4out of 4 | 1,053 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 | 951 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,085 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,195 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 | 1,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 4,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 4,919 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 5,445 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Pupil Referral Unit Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 214 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 399 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oastlers School Flockton Road , BD4 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 - 40 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 1,268 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Snap Kitchen | Hope Park | 374 yd | |
| Ami Gee's Diner | Woodroyd Centre, Woodroyd Road | 494 yd | |
| McDonalds | Rooley Lane | 650 yd | |
| Gather & Gather at Yorkshire Building Society | Yokshire House, Yorkshire Drive | 701 yd | |
| Al Salams | 278-282 Bowling Old Lane | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Horton Social Cycling Club (Bar only) | 142a New Cross Street | 447 yd | |
| West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only | 106 Birch Lane | 477 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | 244-246 Rooley Lane | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usmaan's Takeaway | 155-157 Woodroyd Road | 612 yd | |
| Parkside Road Fisheries | 8 Parkside Road | 805 yd | |
| IZUs Desserts | 116 Ryan Street | 890 yd | |
| Waj's Fast Food | 834 Manchester Road | 982 yd | |
| Deli Fresh | 848 Manchester Road | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah Superstore | Bowling Old Lane | 641 yd | |
| Morrisons | Mayo Avenue | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue Road Playing Fields PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 133 yd |
| Transforming Lives For Good CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE HOPE PARK | health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| Parkside Centre PARKSIDE ROAD | 429 yd | |
| Bowling Old Lane Cricket Club ELWYN ROAD | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Cedar Court Health Club (Leeds / Bradford) CHASE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 591 yd |
| West Bowling Golf Club (Closed) Rooley Lane | golf | 782 yd |
| Emsleys Recreation Ground Raymond Street | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Bowling Pool FLOCKTON ROAD | swimming pool | 887 yd |
| Bradford Cathedral Community College (Closed) Lister Avenue | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Dixons City Academy RIPLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,045 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.