Manchester Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 8LT 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 Manchester Road, Bradford, BD5 8LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 8JQ, BD5 8LU, BD5 8NW, BD5 8LS, BD5 8LX, BD5 8NB, BD5 8LP, BD6 1AW, BD6 1AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD5 8LT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51.2% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48.8% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD5 8LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.2% | 45.6% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 40% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 39.8% | 46.2% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 33.2% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12.3% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 33.2% | 27.6% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 11.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 10.7% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 27.1% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 7% | 1.9% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.2% 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 | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 22.1% | 38.9% | 16.8% | 2.7% | 36.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| White | 63.5% | 40.2% | -23.3% | 81.4% | -41.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 78.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 78.1% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 16.3% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 77.6% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 0.7% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.8% | 37.2% | -17.4% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Muslim | 43.9% | 6.5% | 37.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Road was 85.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% lower than the Little Horton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manchester Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Little Horton and the 731st lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 873 - 875 Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-06-30 | £243,555 |
| 871 Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2021-06-30 | £69,039 |
| 867 Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-12-23 | £116,890 |
| 847 Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2017-11-15 | £83,679 |
| 879 Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2013-10-11 | £142,692 |
BD5 8LT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in BD5 8LT 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 | 53 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 1,641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,075 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 | 4,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,823 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 | 489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Ivy House Road , BD5 8FG | - not rated | 666 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 | 666 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfield Primary School Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 824 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfield Primary Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 824 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | - not rated | 2,131 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 | 922 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodroyd Middle School Woodroyd Road , West Bowling BD5 8EL | - not rated | 954 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Middle School Northfield Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | - not rated | 988 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryan Middle School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delf Hill Middle School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TN | - not rated | 1,794 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 | 1,757 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,561 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 | 2,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 3,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 3,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 5,179 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 | 1,056 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherlands Avenue School and Community Nursery Netherlands Avenue , Odsal BD6 1EA | - not rated | 1,299 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth’s Bakesx | 86 Wibsey Bank | 349 yd | |
| Mr Beans | Unit 9, Holroyd Business Centre, Carr Bottom Road | 408 yd | |
| KFC | Odsal Road | 439 yd | |
| Dunkin Donuts | Odsal Road | 439 yd | |
| Bradford Bulls Foundation | Odsal Stadium, Rooley Avenue | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 881 Manchester Road | 2 yd | |
| The Woodman (Bar only) | 1062 Manchester Road | 88 yd | |
| The Top House | 1023 Manchester Road | 430 yd | |
| Bradford Bulls | Provident Stadium, Rooley Avenue | 534 yd | |
| South Bradford Golf Club - (Bar Only) | Pearson Road | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khawaja Grill and Pizza Bar | 865-867 Manchester Road | 2 yd | |
| Upper Crust Sandwich Shop | 839 Manchester Road | 2 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1060a Manchester Road | 72 yd | |
| Balti Ranch | 16 Rooley Lane | 124 yd | |
| Dragon King | 22 Rooley Lane | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mayo Avenue | 372 yd | |
| Makkah Superstore | Bowling Old Lane | 987 yd | |
| Co Op | 5-7 Fair Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hub Gym (Closed) Manchester Road | 111 yd | |
| Muff Field Cricket Club SUNNY BANK AVENUE | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Richard Dunn Sports Centre ROOLEY AVENUE | cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 303 yd |
| Carrbottom Recreation Ground Carr Bottom Road | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Emsleys Recreation Ground Raymond Street | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Bradford Bulls (Odsal Stadium) ROOLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Odsal Recreation Ground CLECKHEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Bankfoot Cricket Club CLECKHEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Cedar Court Health Club (Leeds / Bradford) CHASE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 792 yd |
| Parkside Centre PARKSIDE ROAD | 860 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.