St Abbs Close is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD6 1EW 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 Close, Bradford, BD6 1EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD6 1EN, BD6 1EJ, BD6 1EH, BD12 0DH, BD6 1EL, BD6 1EQ, BD6 1ET, BD12 0DF, BD6 1EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD6 1EW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 52.5% | 48.6% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.5% | 51.4% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 BD6 1EW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 21.2% | 25.3% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 59.8% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 8.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 38.3% | 37.7% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 38.4% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 18.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 23.3% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 11.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 14.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 11.6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 12.9% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 22.5% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 8.1% | 4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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 | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.7% | 91.4% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 96.7% | 95.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Abbs Close was 85.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.0% lower than the Royds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Abbs Close has the 27th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Royds and the 728th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 St Abbs Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-10-30 | £289,149 |
| 11 St Abbs Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-08-21 | £161,014 |
| 8 St Abbs Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-01-25 | £210,307 |
| 4 St Abbs Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-08-18 | £252,500 |
| 1 St Abbs Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2016-07-04 | £184,160 |
BD6 1EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in BD6 1EW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 5,207 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 | 5,292 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, A Voluntary Academy St Paul's Avenue , Wibsey BD6 1SR | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top CofE Primary School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TL | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Avenue , Buttershaw BD6 1ST | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Moor CofE Primary School Park House Road , Low Moor BD12 0NN | 4out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Primary School North Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 3,339 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 3,361 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 | 3,049 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,848 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,898 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 | 2,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,471 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 | 916 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Fountain School 109 - 111 New Cross Street , Bradford BD5 8BP | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 2,413 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 | 561 yd | |
| Sedbergh Youth & Community Centre | Huddersfield Road | 644 yd | |
| Shahidas | 2 Buttershaw Lane | 833 yd | |
| KFC | Odsal Road | 852 yd | |
| Dunkin Donuts | Odsal Road | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Moor Club | 161 Huddersfield Road | 450 yd | |
| Buttershaw St Pauls Cricket Club | St Pauls Avenue | 797 yd | |
| Chapel House | Chapel House, Park House Road | 804 yd | |
| The Harold Club (Bar Only) | Huddersfield Road | 842 yd | |
| Bankfoot Cricket Club | South Bradford Sports Pavilion Club, Wickets Close | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 101 Halifax Road | 300 yd | |
| Low Moor Fisheries | 212 Huddersfield Road | 435 yd | |
| Amanos Kitchen | 216 Huddersfield Road | 435 yd | |
| Curry Cottage also trading as Foodfix | 204 Huddersfield Road | 435 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 1 Common Road | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 159 Huddersfield Road | 450 yd | |
| Co Op | 5-7 Fair Road | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horsfall Stadium Off Hailfax Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Harold Park Harold Park Lodge Harold Park Lodge Park Road | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Odsal Playing Fields Huddersfield Road | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Horsfall Playing Fields Horsfall Playing Fields Pavilion Horsfall Playing Fields Pavilion Cemetery Road | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| The Pride Gym ABB SCOTT LANE | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Odsal Recreation Ground CLECKHEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Bankfoot Cricket Club CLECKHEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Buttershaw St Paul'S Cricket Club St. Pauls Avenue | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Fifth Street Recreation Ground Fifth Street | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| South Bradford Golf Club BELMONT CRESCENT | golf | 1,061 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 | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.