Manchester Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 8NF 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 8NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD6 1AE, BD6 1AD, BD6 1BP, BD6 1AT, BD6 1BN, BD5 8NX, BD6 1BW, BD6 1BH, BD6 1BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD5 8NF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 56.5% | 52% | -4.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 43.5% | 48% | 4.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 40.9% | 39.5% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 33.1% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 3.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12% | 16.9% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 42.5% | 40.7% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 40.7% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 12% | 15.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 25.4% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 8.5% | -13.0% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 20.6% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 21% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 11% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.7% | 85% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 95.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Road was 252.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% higher than the Royds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manchester Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Royds and the 185th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1011 Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-09-05 | £133,889 |
| 1017 Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £89,995 | 2025-07-25 | £94,925 |
| 1005 Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2023-05-03 | £74,217 |
| 1019 Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2021-03-12 | £70,919 |
| 1005A Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £69,500 | 2020-09-09 | £95,008 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 2,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 4,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,486 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 | 4,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 789 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 | 789 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankfoot Primary School Bolingbroke Street , Bankfoot BD5 9NR | - not rated | 904 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Catholic Primary School St Paul's Avenue , Wibsey BD6 1SR | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy St Paul's Avenue , Wibsey BD6 1SR | 3out of 4 | 1,120 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 | 1,585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wibsey Middle School Northfield Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodroyd Middle School Woodroyd Road , West Bowling BD5 8EL | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestman Middle School Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delf Hill Middle School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TN | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryan Middle School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | - not rated | 1,517 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 | 2,128 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,107 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 | 2,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands Avenue School and Community Nursery Netherlands Avenue , Odsal BD6 1EA | - not rated | 936 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Beacon School Yorkshire Drive , BD5 8LJ | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Park Aspire Avenue Road , West Bowling BD5 8DB | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Bulls Foundation | Odsal Stadium, Rooley Avenue | 139 yd | |
| KFC | Odsal Road | 245 yd | |
| Dunkin Donuts | Odsal Road | 245 yd | |
| Beth’s Bakesx | 86 Wibsey Bank | 403 yd | |
| Sedbergh Youth & Community Centre | Huddersfield Road | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Top House | 1023 Manchester Road | 16 yd | |
| Bradford Bulls | Provident Stadium, Rooley Avenue | 139 yd | |
| South Bradford Golf Club - (Bar Only) | Pearson Road | 197 yd | |
| South Bradford Golf Club (Catering) | Pearson Road | 197 yd | |
| Q Gardens | Stadium Road | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Ranch | 16 Rooley Lane | 320 yd | |
| Dragon King | 22 Rooley Lane | 320 yd | |
| Khawaja Grill and Pizza Bar | 865-867 Manchester Road | 418 yd | |
| Upper Crust Sandwich Shop | 839 Manchester Road | 418 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1060a Manchester Road | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mayo Avenue | 643 yd | |
| Tesco | 159 Huddersfield Road | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Dunn Sports Centre ROOLEY AVENUE | cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 212 yd |
| Bradford Bulls (Odsal Stadium) ROOLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Odsal Recreation Ground CLECKHEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Bankfoot Cricket Club CLECKHEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Muff Field Cricket Club SUNNY BANK AVENUE | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| The Hub Gym (Closed) Manchester Road | 518 yd | |
| South Bradford Golf Club BELMONT CRESCENT | golf | 559 yd |
| Odsal Playing Fields Huddersfield Road | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Cedar Court Health Club (Leeds / Bradford) CHASE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 890 yd |
| Emsleys Recreation Ground Raymond Street | grass pitches | 890 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 | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| 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 | 18.8% |
| Median download speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.