Dovesdale Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 9QB 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 Dovesdale Road, Bradford, BD5 9QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 9PY, BD5 9QA, BD5 9PT, BD5 9QF, BD5 9QH, BD5 9QE, BD5 9QD, BD5 9NS, BD5 9QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD5 9QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.4% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.6% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD5 9QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.1% | 32.9% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 52.4% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 2.7% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 38.5% | 50.1% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 34.3% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 2.9% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 9QB this area, 29.7% 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 | 34.5% | 29.7% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 10% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16.6% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 25.2% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 8.3% | 5.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.7% 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 | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 32.5% | 53% | 20.5% | 2.7% | 50.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 48.1% | 27.7% | -20.4% | 81.4% | -53.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 73.7% 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 | 80.9% | 73.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.3% | 20.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 14.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 73.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 20.5% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 0.7% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 2.7% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.4% | 37.2% | -26.8% |
| Christian | 14.5% | 46.2% | -31.7% |
| Muslim | 70.8% | 6.5% | 64.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dovesdale Road was 138.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.1% higher than the Little Horton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dovesdale Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Little Horton and the 485th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dovesdale Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-05-13 | £133,124 |
| 9 Dovesdale Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2022-07-15 | £141,323 |
| 13 Dovesdale Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-07-30 | £117,872 |
| West Bowling Working Mens Club Dovesdale Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-06-04 | £224,390 |
| 5 Dovesdale Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-05-21 | £129,249 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD5 9QB 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 | 77 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,683 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 | 3,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,386 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 | 4out of 4 | 237 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfield Primary Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 365 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Primary School North Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Ivy House Road , BD5 8FG | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newby Primary School Ryan Street , Manchester Road BD5 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 983 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 | 878 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | 2out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,515 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 3,588 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 4,442 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,716 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 | 590 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 - 40 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 911 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamas Pizzeria | 884 Manchester Road | 292 yd | |
| Mr Beans | Unit 9, Holroyd Business Centre, Carr Bottom Road | 300 yd | |
| Vault Rooms | 850-854 Manchester Road | 387 yd | |
| Shalamar Restaurant | 862 Manchester Road | 439 yd | |
| Deli 29 | 25-27 Parkside Road | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 881 Manchester Road | 389 yd | |
| The Woodman (Bar only) | 1062 Manchester Road | 421 yd | |
| Little Horton Social Club | Spicer Street | 713 yd | |
| Market Tavern (Bar only) | 100 High Street | 715 yd | |
| Wibsey Rugby Club (Bar Only) | 143 High Street | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja's | 892 Manchester Road | 292 yd | |
| Gulhar Catering and Takeaway | 878 Manchester Road | 292 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1060a Manchester Road | 381 yd | |
| Khawaja Grill and Pizza Bar | 865-867 Manchester Road | 389 yd | |
| Upper Crust Sandwich Shop | 839 Manchester Road | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mayo Avenue | 500 yd | |
| Makkah Superstore | Bowling Old Lane | 813 yd | |
| Co Op | 5-7 Fair Road | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carrbottom Recreation Ground Carr Bottom Road | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| The Hub Gym (Closed) Manchester Road | 286 yd | |
| Emsleys Recreation Ground Raymond Street | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Muff Field Cricket Club SUNNY BANK AVENUE | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Richard Dunn Sports Centre ROOLEY AVENUE | cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 685 yd |
| Northfield Road Playing Field Northfield Road | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Parkside Centre PARKSIDE ROAD | 859 yd | |
| Ymca (Bradford) (Closed) McMillan Centre McMillan Centre Dorset Street | 894 yd | |
| Southfield Grange Sports Centre HAYCLIFFE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 948 yd |
| Cedar Court Health Club (Leeds / Bradford) CHASE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 952 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.