Dawnay Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 9LH 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 Dawnay Road, Bradford, BD5 9LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 9LN, BD5 9LR, BD5 9LP, BD5 9LL, BD5 9LE, BD5 9LB, BD5 9LQ, BD5 0PX, BD5 9LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD5 9LH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 52.7% | 49.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.2% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 9LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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% | 42.5% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 44.3% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 44.1% | 40.6% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 37.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 16.9% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 9LH this area, 42.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 12.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.8% | 42.4% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 24.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 12.4% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 14.4% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 12.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 12.9% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -20.9% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.1% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.2% 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 | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 51.2% | 67.2% | 16.0% | 2.7% | 64.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 33.3% | 13.2% | -20.1% | 81.4% | -68.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 67% 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 | 76.3% | 67% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.4% | 28.4% | 9.0% | 5.6% | 22.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 67.1% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 21.9% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 6.9% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 0.4% | -13.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 12% | 1.2% | 10.8% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.2% | 37.2% | -27.0% |
| Christian | 6.7% | 46.2% | -39.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 75.3% | 6.5% | 68.8% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dawnay Road was 247.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.2% higher than the Little Horton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dawnay Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Little Horton and the 190th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dawnay Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-11-12 | £105,646 |
| 20 Dawnay Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-07-16 | £127,212 |
| 70 Dawnay Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2015-05-27 | £111,076 |
| 70 Dawnay Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2014-05-15 | £84,024 |
| 17 Dawnay Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2012-11-30 | £116,557 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD5 9LH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 77 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 2,641 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 | 2,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,246 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 | 208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Park Primary School Dawnay Road , BD5 9LQ | - not rated | 208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , BD7 3JT | - not rated | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy Cross Lane , Great Horton BD7 3JT | 2out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthorne Primary School All Saints' Road , BD7 3AY | 4out of 4 | 693 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 | 789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | - not rated | 820 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | - not rated | 1,024 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 | 704 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Horton Middle School Cross Lane , Great Horton BD7 3JT | - not rated | 763 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Middle School Stratford Road , BD7 3HU | - not rated | 946 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodroyd Middle School Woodroyd Road , West Bowling BD5 8EL | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Middle School Northfield Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,242 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,754 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 Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 3,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 4,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 4,654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 583 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 585 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 612 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ummid Independent School The Old Sunday School , BD7 3EX | - not rated | 885 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haycliffe School Haycliffe Lane , Little Horton BD5 9ET | - not rated | 956 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rajays | 806 Little Horton Lane | 487 yd | |
| Tartan Fryer | 12 Cousen Road | 539 yd | |
| St Oswald's West End Centre | Church Of St Oswald, Christopher Street | 603 yd | |
| Status Fisheries | 2 Lindley Road | 642 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 337 Great Horton Road | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Horton Social Club | Spicer Street | 583 yd | |
| Bulls Head Hotel (Bar only) | 463 Great Horton Road | 906 yd | |
| Great Horton Cricket Club | Ewart Street | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fisheries | 3 Central Avenue | 412 yd | |
| Chaii Wali | 752 Little Horton Lane | 465 yd | |
| Smoky Bro | 493 Little Horton Lane | 493 yd | |
| Zebs Steak House | 647 Little Horton Lane | 516 yd | |
| Sooltans | 689 Little Horton Lane | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 76 Canterbury Avenue | 187 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Newall Street | 927 yd | |
| Tesco | 700 Great Horton Road | 1,042 yd | |
| AMC Foods | St Andrews Works, Summerville Road | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Bradford Limited 35-37 35-37 Canterbury Avenue | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Better Gym (Bradford) CANTERBURY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| Hudson Avenue Recreation Ground Hudson Avenue | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Ymca (Bradford) (Closed) McMillan Centre McMillan Centre Dorset Street | 582 yd | |
| University Of Bradford (Sports Park) LAISTERIDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, tennis courts | 622 yd |
| Windmill Health & Strength Club (Closed) Ebenezer Place | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Girlington Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND PAVILION CRICKET GROUND PAVILION LITTLE HORTON GREEN | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Cj'S Training Base (Closed) Great Horton Road | 674 yd | |
| Grange Sports Centre (Bradford) (Closed) Haycliffe Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 806 yd |
| Southfield Grange Sports Centre HAYCLIFFE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 817 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 | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.