Yorkshire Drive is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 8LJ is located in the Little Horton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford East. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yorkshire Drive, Bradford, BD5 8LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 8LB, BD5 8FA, BD5 8LH, BD5 8LA, BD5 8JZ, BD5 8PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD5 8LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 52.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 36.3% | 37.5% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 46% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 6.8% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 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 | 44.7% | 45% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34.4% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14.3% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.1% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 8LJ this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 28.8% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 10.4% | -12.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 12.6% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 23.3% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 8.2% | 4.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47% 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 | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 29.1% | 33% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 30.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.7% | 4.3% | -4.4% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 51.5% | 47% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -34.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 79.1% | 66.7% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 13.3% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 13.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 66.9% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 24.3% | 23.4% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 0.5% | -12.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 11.8% | 1.3% | 10.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 37% | 6.5% | 30.5% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yorkshire Drive was 207.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% higher than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yorkshire Drive has the 33rd highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 262nd highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire House Yorkshire Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £16,243,403 | 2014-06-02 | £23,568,425 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD5 8LJ 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 2,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 4,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre Washington Street , Girlington BD8 9QW | 4out of 4 | 5,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhall Park Primary School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bierley CofE First School Bierley Lane , Bierley BD4 6AA | - not rated | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Ivy House Road , BD5 8FG | - not rated | 812 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 | 812 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hambledon First School Bierley House Avenue , BD4 6BU | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Cathedral Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Blaise RC Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryan Middle School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodroyd Middle School Woodroyd Road , West Bowling BD5 8EL | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenby Middle School Lorne Street , BD4 7PS | - not rated | 1,511 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 | 1,861 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,967 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 | 1,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 3,904 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 3,904 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Beacon School Yorkshire Drive , BD5 8LJ | - not rated | 1 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Aspire Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | - not rated | 821 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Aspire Alternative Provision Academy Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolling Special School Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley House School Anerley Street , Bowling Hall Road BD4 7SY | - not rated | 1,024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather & Gather at Yorkshire Building Society | Yokshire House, Yorkshire Drive | 2 yd | |
| Baxer Storey at M&S Prologis Park | Marks and Spencers, Prologis Park, Newhall Way | 433 yd | |
| McDonalds | Rooley Lane | 475 yd | |
| Sugar Snap Kitchen | Hope Park | 556 yd | |
| Pearls Tearoom & Patisserie | 46 Rooley Avenue | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | 244-246 Rooley Lane | 209 yd | |
| The Greenwood Inn | 171 Bierley Lane | 1,078 yd | |
| Little Horton Social Cycling Club (Bar only) | 142a New Cross Street | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bierley Fisheries | 120 Bierley Lane | 767 yd | |
| McDonalds | Rooley Lane | 787 yd | |
| Gobbles Sandwich Shop | 101 Bierley Lane | 820 yd | |
| Subway and Ring Road Service Station | Rooley Lane | 828 yd | |
| Greggs | 465 Rooley Lane | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Rooley Lane | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Bowling Golf Club (Closed) Rooley Lane | golf | 157 yd |
| Newhall Park Primary School NEWHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Transforming Lives For Good CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE HOPE PARK | health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Avenue Road Playing Fields PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 657 yd |
| Cedar Court Health Club (Leeds / Bradford) CHASE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 688 yd |
| Parkside Centre PARKSIDE ROAD | 893 yd | |
| Bierley Recreation Ground Bierley Lane | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Bradford Cathedral Community College (Closed) Lister Avenue | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Bradford Academy TEASDALE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,063 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.