Larch Drive is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD6 1DU 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 Larch Drive, Bradford, BD6 1DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD6 1EA, BD6 1DT, BD6 1DX, BD6 1EB, BD6 1ET, BD6 1DN, BD6 1ED, BD6 1DP, BD6 1DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD6 1DU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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% | 49.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48% | 50.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 34.9% | 38.2% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 46.9% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 11.4% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 49.7% | 47.7% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 37% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 15.9% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.1% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 18.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 23.4% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 19.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.4% | 87.6% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.7% | 96.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 97.5% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larch Drive was 43.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% lower than the Royds average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Larch Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Royds and the 317th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Larch Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2024-02-01 | £145,232 |
| 73 Larch Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2022-10-28 | £174,890 |
| 47 Larch Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-03-04 | £157,847 |
| 15 Larch Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-08-06 | £156,391 |
| 1 Larch Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-11-23 | £170,923 |
BD6 1DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 2,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 5,156 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 | 5,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Top CofE Primary School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TL | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Foundation 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 | 655 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Moor CofE Primary School Park House Road , Low Moor BD12 0NN | 4out of 4 | 798 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Avenue , Buttershaw BD6 1ST | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Primary School North Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,171 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 | 1,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | 2out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 3,292 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 | 2,906 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,709 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 2,332 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedbergh Youth & Community Centre | Huddersfield Road | 371 yd | |
| Full Monty Cafe | 252 Huddersfield Road | 625 yd | |
| Low Moor Holy Trinity Church | Park House Road | 665 yd | |
| KFC | Odsal Road | 712 yd | |
| Dunkin Donuts | Odsal Road | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Moor Club | 161 Huddersfield Road | 321 yd | |
| Chapel House | Chapel House, Park House Road | 533 yd | |
| Bankfoot Cricket Club | South Bradford Sports Pavilion Club, Wickets Close | 580 yd | |
| South Bradford Golf Club - (Bar Only) | Pearson Road | 673 yd | |
| South Bradford Golf Club (Catering) | Pearson Road | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 101 Halifax Road | 341 yd | |
| Low Moor Fisheries | 212 Huddersfield Road | 466 yd | |
| Amanos Kitchen | 216 Huddersfield Road | 466 yd | |
| Curry Cottage also trading as Foodfix | 204 Huddersfield Road | 466 yd | |
| AK@wibsey tandoori | 39b Smith Avenue | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 159 Huddersfield Road | 321 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Odsal Playing Fields Huddersfield Road | grass pitches | 268 yd |
| Odsal Recreation Ground CLECKHEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Bankfoot Cricket Club CLECKHEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Harold Park Harold Park Lodge Harold Park Lodge Park Road | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| South Bradford Golf Club BELMONT CRESCENT | golf | 749 yd |
| Horsfall Stadium Off Hailfax Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Fifth Street Recreation Ground Fifth Street | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| The Pride Gym ABB SCOTT LANE | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Bradford Bulls (Odsal Stadium) ROOLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Horsfall Playing Fields Horsfall Playing Fields Pavilion Horsfall Playing Fields Pavilion Cemetery Road | grass pitches | 961 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.