Halifax Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD6 1BW 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 Halifax Road, Bradford, BD6 1BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD6 1JL, BD6 1AD, BD6 1AT, BD6 1PR, BD6 1AE, BD6 1QA, BD6 1PS, BD6 1BD, BD6 1AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD6 1BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 60.3% | 52.6% | -7.7% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 39.7% | 47.4% | 7.7% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD6 1BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 38.5% | 45.1% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 38.8% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13% | 7.1% | -5.9% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 6.7% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 32.8% | 52.9% | 20.1% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 28.5% | -11.9% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 3.7% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.3% | 23% | -16.3% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 16.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 15.2% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 14.1% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 20.7% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 88.1% | 79.4% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 85.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 85.6% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0.8% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halifax Road was 149.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% higher than the Little Horton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Halifax Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Little Horton and the 420th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiltex House Halifax Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2015-07-02 | £908,140 |
BD6 1BW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 2,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 4,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,595 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 | 4,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Winefride's Catholic Primary School St Paul's Avenue , Wibsey BD6 1SR | - not rated | 923 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 | 923 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Ivy House Road , BD5 8FG | - not rated | 992 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 | 992 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Primary School North Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 2,137 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 | 1,009 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delf Hill Middle School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TN | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestman Middle School Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodroyd Middle School Woodroyd Road , West Bowling BD5 8EL | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryan Middle School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | - not rated | 1,706 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 | 2,282 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,086 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,229 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 | 2,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 2,735 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 | 771 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haycliffe School Haycliffe Lane , Little Horton BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,627 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Odsal Road | 137 yd | |
| Dunkin Donuts | Odsal Road | 137 yd | |
| Bradford Bulls Foundation | Odsal Stadium, Rooley Avenue | 278 yd | |
| Sedbergh Youth & Community Centre | Huddersfield Road | 316 yd | |
| Beth’s Bakesx | 86 Wibsey Bank | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Top House | 1023 Manchester Road | 192 yd | |
| South Bradford Golf Club - (Bar Only) | Pearson Road | 244 yd | |
| South Bradford Golf Club (Catering) | Pearson Road | 244 yd | |
| Q Gardens | Stadium Road | 244 yd | |
| Bankfoot Cricket Club | South Bradford Sports Pavilion Club, Wickets Close | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future Balti House | 22-24 Holroyd Hill | 416 yd | |
| Balti Ranch | 16 Rooley Lane | 468 yd | |
| Dragon King | 22 Rooley Lane | 468 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1060a Manchester Road | 511 yd | |
| Canton Girl | 57-59 Holroyd Hill | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mayo Avenue | 821 yd | |
| Tesco | 159 Huddersfield Road | 924 yd | |
| Co Op | 5-7 Fair Road | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Odsal Recreation Ground CLECKHEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Bankfoot Cricket Club CLECKHEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Richard Dunn Sports Centre ROOLEY AVENUE | cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 409 yd |
| Bradford Bulls (Odsal Stadium) ROOLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Muff Field Cricket Club SUNNY BANK AVENUE | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| South Bradford Golf Club BELMONT CRESCENT | golf | 605 yd |
| The Hub Gym (Closed) Manchester Road | 609 yd | |
| Odsal Playing Fields Huddersfield Road | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Northfield Road Playing Field Northfield Road | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Carrbottom Recreation Ground Carr Bottom Road | grass pitches | 958 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.