Hardy Avenue is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD6 1HY 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 Hardy Avenue, Bradford, BD6 1HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD6 1JA, BD6 1HZ, BD6 1JB, BD6 1HX, BD6 1JH, BD6 1QB, BD6 1JD, BD6 1JJ, BD6 1QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD6 1HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 1HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% 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 | 45.5% | 55.4% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 31.4% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 3.3% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 36.6% | 40.7% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 39.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 11.7% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 6.3% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.3% | 25.5% | -14.8% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 13.7% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 19.6% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.9% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 15.9% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| White | 90% | 78.6% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 95.8% | 92.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 92.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardy Avenue was 82.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Little Horton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hardy Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Little Horton and the 713th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Hardy Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2023-04-13 | £138,915 |
| 7 Hardy Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2022-06-06 | £151,050 |
| 19 Hardy Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-11-10 | £112,722 |
| 5 Hardy Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2020-06-12 | £93,956 |
| 11 Hardy Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-03-14 | £155,874 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 4,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,684 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 | 4,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,231 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 | 585 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 | 585 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Avenue , Buttershaw BD6 1ST | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Primary School North Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top CofE Primary School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TL | 3out of 4 | 1,027 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 | 1,480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 1,823 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 | 786 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delf Hill Middle School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TN | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestman Middle School Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Middle School Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodroyd Middle School Woodroyd Road , West Bowling BD5 8EL | - not rated | 1,686 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 | 2,470 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,272 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,350 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 | 2,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 2,591 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 5,418 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 | 674 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haycliffe School Haycliffe Lane , Little Horton BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 320 yd | |
| Dunkin Donuts | Odsal Road | 320 yd | |
| The Lounge Coffee Shop | Holroyd Hill | 397 yd | |
| Beth’s Bakesx | 86 Wibsey Bank | 411 yd | |
| Sedbergh Youth & Community Centre | Huddersfield Road | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Top House | 1023 Manchester Road | 523 yd | |
| Bankfoot Cricket Club | South Bradford Sports Pavilion Club, Wickets Close | 527 yd | |
| Market Tavern (Bar only) | 100 High Street | 532 yd | |
| South Bradford Golf Club - (Bar Only) | Pearson Road | 561 yd | |
| South Bradford Golf Club (Catering) | Pearson Road | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK@wibsey tandoori | 39b Smith Avenue | 198 yd | |
| Odsal Takeaway | 33 Smith Avenue | 198 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 101 Halifax Road | 263 yd | |
| Canton Girl | 57-59 Holroyd Hill | 397 yd | |
| Future Balti House | 22-24 Holroyd Hill | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 5-7 Fair Road | 737 yd | |
| Tesco | 159 Huddersfield Road | 836 yd | |
| Morrisons | Mayo Avenue | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Odsal Recreation Ground CLECKHEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Bankfoot Cricket Club CLECKHEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Odsal Playing Fields Huddersfield Road | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Richard Dunn Sports Centre ROOLEY AVENUE | cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 718 yd |
| The Hub Gym (Closed) Manchester Road | 771 yd | |
| Northfield Road Playing Field Northfield Road | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Bradford Bulls (Odsal Stadium) ROOLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Muff Field Cricket Club SUNNY BANK AVENUE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Horsfall Stadium Off Hailfax Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 855 yd |
| South Bradford Golf Club BELMONT CRESCENT | golf | 868 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 | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.