Canterbury Avenue is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 9JY 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 Canterbury Avenue, Bradford, BD5 9JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 9DG, BD5 9JX, BD5 9DQ, BD5 9DF, BD5 9DJ, BD5 9EH, BD5 9EQ, BD5 9DL, BD5 9EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD5 9JY is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 47.2% | 46.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 53.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 9JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 46.3% | 47.4% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 36.3% | 9.9% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Separated | 9.3% | 3.4% | -5.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12% | 7.3% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 37.2% | 39.8% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.5% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 17.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 7.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 9JY this area, 36.2% 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 | 42.6% | 36.2% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 15.1% | 8.6% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 11.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 0.9% | -3.3% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.2% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 23.3% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 12% | 1.7% | -10.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.7% 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 | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 19.9% | 41.7% | 21.8% | 2.7% | 39.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 61.7% | 35.7% | -26.0% | 81.4% | -45.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 77% | 69.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 17.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 12.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77% | 69.4% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 14.6% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 3.5% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 28.7% | 46.2% | -17.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 44.9% | 6.5% | 38.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Avenue was 356.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 193.9% higher than the Little Horton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canterbury Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Little Horton and the 97th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 149.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217 Canterbury Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-10-25 | £118,442 |
| 233 Canterbury Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-09-28 | £109,661 |
| 249 Canterbury Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-08-19 | £122,210 |
| 245 Canterbury Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2022-03-01 | £118,180 |
| 221 Canterbury Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2020-02-20 | £97,995 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD5 9JY 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 | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,059 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 | 3,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Park Primary School Dawnay Road , BD5 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfield Primary Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmere Primary Academy Ewart Street , BD7 3NR | 1out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy Cross Lane , Great Horton BD7 3JT | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankfoot Primary School Bolingbroke Street , Bankfoot BD5 9NR | 4out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,906 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 3,637 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 3,912 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 4,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 234 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 597 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 - 40 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rajays | 806 Little Horton Lane | 98 yd | |
| St Oswald's West End Centre | Church Of St Oswald, Christopher Street | 151 yd | |
| Four Seasons Cafe | 765 Little Horton Lane | 298 yd | |
| Status Fisheries | 2 Lindley Road | 593 yd | |
| Baba Roti House | 726 Manchester Road | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Horton Social Club | Spicer Street | 342 yd | |
| Great Horton Cricket Club | Ewart Street | 872 yd | |
| Bulls Head Hotel (Bar only) | 463 Great Horton Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sooltans | 689 Little Horton Lane | 87 yd | |
| The Golden Star | 709 Little Horton Lane | 87 yd | |
| Caribbean Grill | 11 Southfield Road | 150 yd | |
| Zebs Steak House | 647 Little Horton Lane | 222 yd | |
| Chaii Wali | 752 Little Horton Lane | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 76 Canterbury Avenue | 514 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Newall Street | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield Grange Sports Centre HAYCLIFFE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 507 yd |
| Grange Sports Centre (Bradford) (Closed) Haycliffe Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 515 yd |
| Ymca (Bradford) (Closed) McMillan Centre McMillan Centre Dorset Street | 518 yd | |
| Hudson Avenue Recreation Ground Hudson Avenue | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Carrbottom Recreation Ground Carr Bottom Road | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Pathfinder Vocational Centre HAYCLIFFE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Park Avenue Bradford Limited 35-37 35-37 Canterbury Avenue | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Better Gym (Bradford) CANTERBURY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| Great Horton Park Chapel Cricket Club EWART STREET | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Newby Primary School RYAN STREET | 874 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.