Manchester Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 8DH 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 Manchester Road, Bradford, BD5 8DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 9NR, BD5 9NN, BD5 8HL, BD5 8DJ, BD5 9PP, BD5 9NL, BD5 9NS, BD5 9PT, BD5 8HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD5 8DH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 48.2% | 49.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 30.2% | 38.2% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 50.3% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 43.6% | 43% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 36.7% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.5% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 8DH this area, 37.9% 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 37.9% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 14.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 14% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 11.5% | 3.8% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.7% 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% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 63.9% | 67.8% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 65.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 22.1% | 21.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -59.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 67.2% 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 | 68.5% | 67.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.1% | 22.6% | -5.5% | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.5% | 67.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 17.7% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 7.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 3.1% | -17.0% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.3% | 37.2% | -28.9% |
| Christian | 17.2% | 46.2% | -29.0% |
| Muslim | 70.2% | 6.5% | 63.7% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Road was 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.1% lower than the Little Horton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manchester Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Little Horton and the 186th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 886A Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-12-02 | £150,132 |
| 884A Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2004-10-19 | £202,477 |
| 894 Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2003-01-14 | £720,537 |
| 886A Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £42,500 | 2002-02-15 | £173,669 |
| 874A Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2001-08-24 | £180,251 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Other | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,520 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 | 3,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankfoot Primary School Bolingbroke Street , Bankfoot BD5 9NR | - not rated | 133 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfield Primary School Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfield Primary Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 466 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newby Primary School Ryan Street , Manchester Road BD5 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Ivy House Road , BD5 8FG | - not rated | 715 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 931 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestman Middle School Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 538 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodroyd Middle School Woodroyd Road , West Bowling BD5 8EL | - not rated | 552 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryan Middle School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Middle School Northfield Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Horton Middle School Cross Lane , Great Horton BD7 3JT | - not rated | 1,846 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 | 1,210 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,141 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 | 2,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 3,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 3,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 4,818 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 | 632 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 713 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 744 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundthorn School St Stephens Road , West Bowling BD5 7TB | - not rated | 775 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamas Pizzeria | 884 Manchester Road | 5 yd | |
| Vault Rooms | 850-854 Manchester Road | 99 yd | |
| Shalamar Restaurant | 862 Manchester Road | 155 yd | |
| Deli 29 | 25-27 Parkside Road | 267 yd | |
| Babyy La Glace | 768 Manchester Road | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 881 Manchester Road | 562 yd | |
| Little Horton Social Club | Spicer Street | 606 yd | |
| The Woodman (Bar only) | 1062 Manchester Road | 627 yd | |
| Little Horton Social Cycling Club (Bar only) | 142a New Cross Street | 664 yd | |
| West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only | 106 Birch Lane | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja's | 892 Manchester Road | 5 yd | |
| Gulhar Catering and Takeaway | 878 Manchester Road | 5 yd | |
| Waj's Fast Food | 834 Manchester Road | 155 yd | |
| Deli Fresh | 848 Manchester Road | 155 yd | |
| Barnies | 844 Manchester Road | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mayo Avenue | 444 yd | |
| Makkah Superstore | Bowling Old Lane | 517 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Newall Street | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emsleys Recreation Ground Raymond Street | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Carrbottom Recreation Ground Carr Bottom Road | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| The Hub Gym (Closed) Manchester Road | 494 yd | |
| Parkside Centre PARKSIDE ROAD | 628 yd | |
| Muff Field Cricket Club SUNNY BANK AVENUE | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Newby Primary School RYAN STREET | 715 yd | |
| Ymca (Bradford) (Closed) McMillan Centre McMillan Centre Dorset Street | 726 yd | |
| Richard Dunn Sports Centre ROOLEY AVENUE | cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Cedar Court Health Club (Leeds / Bradford) CHASE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Bowling Old Lane Cricket Club ELWYN ROAD | grass pitches | 858 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.