St Abbs Fold is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD6 1EL 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 St Abbs Fold, Bradford, BD6 1EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD6 1ET, BD6 1EN, BD6 1EW, BD6 1EJ, BD12 0AN, BD12 0DA, BD6 1EA, BD12 0AG, BD6 1EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD6 1EL is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population 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 | 48.5% | 44.8% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 51.5% | 55.2% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 33.2% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 46.4% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 13.2% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 45.6% | 42.2% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 39.1% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 14.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 25.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 13.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 14.9% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 22.1% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 93.3% | 95.4% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 94.8% | 93.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 94.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Abbs Fold was 23.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the Royds average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
St Abbs Fold has the 4th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Royds and the 114th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 St Abbs Fold, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2017-02-24 | £208,218 |
| 1 St Abbs Fold, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2015-10-30 | £143,758 |
| 1 St Abbs Fold, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2015-06-23 | £111,585 |
| 5 St Abbs Fold, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-06-13 | £209,465 |
| 5 St Abbs Fold, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,600 | 2013-05-14 | £166,562 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 5,287 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 | 5,407 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 | 422 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 | 568 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Avenue , Buttershaw BD6 1ST | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Moor CofE Primary School Park House Road , Low Moor BD12 0NN | 4out of 4 | 911 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG | 2out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | 2out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 3,401 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 3,433 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 | 3,087 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,889 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,964 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 | 1,971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,425 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 | 1,061 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 2,478 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Monty Cafe | 252 Huddersfield Road | 463 yd | |
| Sedbergh Youth & Community Centre | Huddersfield Road | 598 yd | |
| Stacey's Kitchen | 499 Cleckheaton Road | 776 yd | |
| Low Moor Holy Trinity Church | Park House Road | 796 yd | |
| KFC | Odsal Road | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Moor Club | 161 Huddersfield Road | 299 yd | |
| Chapel House | Chapel House, Park House Road | 661 yd | |
| The Harold Club (Bar Only) | Huddersfield Road | 747 yd | |
| Bankfoot Cricket Club | South Bradford Sports Pavilion Club, Wickets Close | 806 yd | |
| South Bradford Golf Club - (Bar Only) | Pearson Road | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Moor Fisheries | 212 Huddersfield Road | 318 yd | |
| Amanos Kitchen | 216 Huddersfield Road | 318 yd | |
| Curry Cottage also trading as Foodfix | 204 Huddersfield Road | 318 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 101 Halifax Road | 377 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 1 Common Road | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 159 Huddersfield Road | 299 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Odsal Playing Fields Huddersfield Road | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Harold Park Harold Park Lodge Harold Park Lodge Park Road | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Horsfall Stadium Off Hailfax Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 576 yd |
| The Pride Gym ABB SCOTT LANE | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Horsfall Playing Fields Horsfall Playing Fields Pavilion Horsfall Playing Fields Pavilion Cemetery Road | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Odsal Recreation Ground CLECKHEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Bankfoot Cricket Club CLECKHEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Fifth Street Recreation Ground Fifth Street | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| South Bradford Golf Club BELMONT CRESCENT | golf | 978 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 12.5% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.