Rooley Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 8JH is located in the Wibsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD5 8JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 8JD, BD5 8JJ, BD5 8JA, BD5 8JB, BD5 8HX, BD5 8HY, BD5 8NA, BD5 8JE, BD5 8HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD5 8JH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.3% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.7% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 30.5% | 37.3% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 50.6% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 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 | 42.8% | 46% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 38.3% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 10.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 22.3% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 14.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 26.2% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 9.7% | 5.5% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 4.3% | -4.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 36.3% | 57.9% | 21.6% | 2.7% | 55.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 0.2% | -3.7% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 36% | 27% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -54.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 74.1% 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 | 73.5% | 74.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19% | 19.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 14.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 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 | 73% | 73.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 22% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 1% | -18.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.7% | 37.2% | -26.5% |
| Christian | 20.5% | 46.2% | -25.7% |
| Muslim | 58.5% | 6.5% | 52.0% |
| Sikh | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rooley Lane was 60.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.4% lower than the Little Horton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rooley Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Little Horton and the 510th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Rooley Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-12-09 | £247,109 |
| 121 Rooley Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,182 | 2022-04-28 | £128,788 |
| 107 Rooley Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-01-15 | £261,098 |
| 87 Rooley Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2018-06-26 | £200,242 |
| 111 Rooley Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2017-12-08 | £178,188 |
BD5 8JH 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 8JH 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Other | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,571 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 | 4,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 4,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Ivy House Road , BD5 8FG | - not rated | 325 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Ivy House Road , BD5 8FG | 2out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankfoot Primary School Bolingbroke Street , Bankfoot BD5 9NR | - not rated | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfield Primary School Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfield Primary Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 1,027 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 | 1,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Cathedral Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 782 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryan Middle School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestman Middle School Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Middle School Northfield Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gregory Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 1,686 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 | 1,674 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,702 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 | 1,983 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 3,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 3,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 5,414 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 | 884 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Beacon School Yorkshire Drive , BD5 8LJ | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Aspire Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Aspire Alternative Provision Academy Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundthorn School St Stephens Road , West Bowling BD5 7TB | - not rated | 1,203 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearls Tearoom & Patisserie | 46 Rooley Avenue | 401 yd | |
| Bradford Bulls Foundation | Odsal Stadium, Rooley Avenue | 529 yd | |
| Mamas Pizzeria | 884 Manchester Road | 621 yd | |
| McDonalds | Rooley Lane | 626 yd | |
| KFC | Odsal Road | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 881 Manchester Road | 358 yd | |
| The Woodman (Bar only) | 1062 Manchester Road | 430 yd | |
| The Top House | 1023 Manchester Road | 510 yd | |
| Bradford Bulls | Provident Stadium, Rooley Avenue | 530 yd | |
| South Bradford Golf Club - (Bar Only) | Pearson Road | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Ranch | 16 Rooley Lane | 284 yd | |
| Dragon King | 22 Rooley Lane | 284 yd | |
| Khawaja Grill and Pizza Bar | 865-867 Manchester Road | 358 yd | |
| Upper Crust Sandwich Shop | 839 Manchester Road | 358 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1060a Manchester Road | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mayo Avenue | 190 yd | |
| Makkah Superstore | Bowling Old Lane | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muff Field Cricket Club SUNNY BANK AVENUE | grass pitches | 150 yd |
| Richard Dunn Sports Centre ROOLEY AVENUE | cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 282 yd |
| The Hub Gym (Closed) Manchester Road | 435 yd | |
| Emsleys Recreation Ground Raymond Street | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Cedar Court Health Club (Leeds / Bradford) CHASE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 446 yd |
| Bradford Bulls (Odsal Stadium) ROOLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Parkside Centre PARKSIDE ROAD | 605 yd | |
| Transforming Lives For Good CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE HOPE PARK | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Bankfoot Cricket Club CLECKHEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Odsal Recreation Ground CLECKHEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 747 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 | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.