Dorset Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD5 9QS 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 Dorset Street, Bradford, BD5 9QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 9DR, BD5 9QT, BD5 9QR, BD5 9BT, BD5 9DW, BD5 9QP, BD5 9DP, BD5 9PB, BD5 7NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD5 9QS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 53.2% | 47.6% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 46.8% | 52.4% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 26.9% | 39.1% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 46.4% | -10.1% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 6.5% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 7% | 3% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 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 | 40.7% | 53.5% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 28.1% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 14.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 25.7% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 17.4% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12.1% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 14.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 20.9% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 12.6% | 6.7% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.5% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 11.1% | 10.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 58.1% | 55.6% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 52.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 19.7% | 12.5% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -68.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 57% 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 | 65.4% | 57% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 13.6% | 12.0% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.5% | 26.1% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 20.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.2% | 57.1% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 21.5% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 12.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 2.4% | -19.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.2% | 37.2% | -34.0% |
| Christian | 20.3% | 46.2% | -25.9% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 65.9% | 6.5% | 59.4% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorset Street was 176.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% higher than the Little Horton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dorset Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Little Horton and the 348th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Dorset Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-08-14 | £156,165 |
| 72 Dorset Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2020-05-28 | £190,627 |
| 87 Dorset Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2016-09-30 | £178,365 |
| 78 Dorset Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2012-07-26 | £227,449 |
| 85 Dorset Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2007-03-19 | £195,643 |
BD5 9QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BD5 9QS 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 | 85 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 74 |
| Looking after home or family | 63 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,083 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 | 3,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Primary Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 255 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankfoot Primary School Bolingbroke Street , Bankfoot BD5 9NR | 4out of 4 | 579 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newby Primary School Ryan Street , Manchester Road BD5 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Park Primary School Dawnay Road , BD5 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Gaythorne Road , West Bowling BD5 7HU | 2out of 4 | 876 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 772 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | 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 | 1,107 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,826 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 | 2,512 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 3,882 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 4,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,234 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 | 225 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 305 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 - 40 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 372 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 967 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 989 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rajays | 806 Little Horton Lane | 298 yd | |
| Status Fisheries | 2 Lindley Road | 347 yd | |
| St Oswald's West End Centre | Church Of St Oswald, Christopher Street | 358 yd | |
| Baba Roti House | 726 Manchester Road | 359 yd | |
| Babyy La Glace | 768 Manchester Road | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Horton Social Club | Spicer Street | 112 yd | |
| Little Horton Social Cycling Club (Bar only) | 142a New Cross Street | 914 yd | |
| Field Sports and Community Association | Chelsea Road | 933 yd | |
| West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only | 106 Birch Lane | 938 yd | |
| Red Lion | 881 Manchester Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zebs Steak House | 647 Little Horton Lane | 191 yd | |
| Smoky Bro | 493 Little Horton Lane | 204 yd | |
| Chaii Wali | 752 Little Horton Lane | 228 yd | |
| District Desserts | 86a Thornton Lane | 228 yd | |
| Sooltans | 689 Little Horton Lane | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 76 Canterbury Avenue | 636 yd | |
| Makkah Superstore | Bowling Old Lane | 719 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Newall Street | 796 yd | |
| Morrisons | Mayo Avenue | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Bradford) (Closed) McMillan Centre McMillan Centre Dorset Street | 301 yd | |
| Newby Primary School RYAN STREET | 540 yd | |
| Carrbottom Recreation Ground Carr Bottom Road | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Emsleys Recreation Ground Raymond Street | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Dixons City Academy RIPLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Southfield Grange Sports Centre HAYCLIFFE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 834 yd |
| Grange Sports Centre (Bradford) (Closed) Haycliffe Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 853 yd |
| Better Gym (Bradford) CANTERBURY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| The Hub Gym (Closed) Manchester Road | 890 yd | |
| Park Avenue Bradford Limited 35-37 35-37 Canterbury Avenue | grass pitches | 897 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 | 123.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.