Richardson Avenue is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD6 1HQ 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 Richardson Avenue, Bradford, BD6 1HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD6 1HG, BD6 1HL, BD6 1HN, BD6 1HF, BD6 1HE, BD6 1HH, BD6 1HU, BD6 1HW, BD6 1HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD6 1HQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.2% of the population 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 | 50.5% | 59.2% | 8.7% | 51.0% | 8.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 40.8% | -8.7% | 49.0% | -8.2% |
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 1HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 42.7% | 52% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 23.8% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 39.4% | 41% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 32.7% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 17.3% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 7.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
In the area around BD6 1HQ this area, 40.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 9.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.3% | 40.5% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 22.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 16.2% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 10.8% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 9.9% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -23.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.7% | 85.8% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 96.6% | 93.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 93.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 34% | 13.5% | 20.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richardson Avenue was 133.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.4% higher than the Little Horton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richardson Avenue has the 21st lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Little Horton and the 499th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Richardson Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,995 | 2022-05-06 | £142,163 |
| 23 Richardson Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,500 | 2012-10-05 | £114,455 |
| 21 Richardson Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2003-09-26 | £106,415 |
| 23 Richardson Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £29,750 | 1997-08-27 | £135,779 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 4,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,615 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 | 4,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,188 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 | 359 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 | 359 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Avenue , Buttershaw BD6 1ST | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Primary School North Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top CofE Primary School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TL | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 506 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delf Hill Middle School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TN | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestman Middle School Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Middle School Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Middle School Reevy Crescent , Buttershaw BD6 2BS | - not rated | 1,633 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 | 2,528 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,316 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,323 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 2,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 3,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 5,165 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 | 878 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherlands Avenue School and Community Nursery Netherlands Avenue , Odsal BD6 1EA | - not rated | 882 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haycliffe School Haycliffe Lane , Little Horton BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,266 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Wainwrights | 15-17 Folly Hall Road | 318 yd | |
| The Lounge Coffee Shop | Holroyd Hill | 375 yd | |
| Spicy Cottage | 142 High Street | 396 yd | |
| Beth’s Bakesx | 86 Wibsey Bank | 544 yd | |
| KFC | Odsal Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Foresters | 230 High Street | 359 yd | |
| Market Tavern (Bar only) | 100 High Street | 376 yd | |
| Wibsey Rugby Club (Bar Only) | 143 High Street | 396 yd | |
| The Upper George (Bar only) | 16-18 Upper George Street | 422 yd | |
| Wibsey Liberal Club (Bar only) | 12 Fair Road | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odsal Takeaway | 33 Smith Avenue | 138 yd | |
| AK@wibsey tandoori | 39b Smith Avenue | 138 yd | |
| Salad Fayre | 33b Folly Hall Road | 318 yd | |
| Wibsey Spice | 101 High Street | 329 yd | |
| Mamma B’s Sandwich’s | 97 High Street | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 5-7 Fair Road | 418 yd | |
| Tesco | 159 Huddersfield Road | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northfield Road Playing Field Northfield Road | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Buttershaw St Paul'S Cricket Club St. Pauls Avenue | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Horsfall Stadium Off Hailfax Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Horsfall Playing Fields Horsfall Playing Fields Pavilion Horsfall Playing Fields Pavilion Cemetery Road | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Streamline Health And Fitness Club PARK VIEW MILLS PARK VIEW MILLS WIBSEY PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| The Hub Gym (Closed) Manchester Road | 888 yd | |
| Odsal Recreation Ground CLECKHEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Bankfoot Cricket Club CLECKHEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Odsal Playing Fields Huddersfield Road | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Carrbottom Recreation Ground Carr Bottom Road | grass pitches | 964 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.