The Meadows is in Wibsey, Bradford and in Bradford district. BD6 1LF is located in the Wibsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford South. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Meadows, Wibsey, Bradford, BD6 1LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD6 1NG, BD6 1NE, BD6 1NJ, BD6 1NQ, BD6 1LH, BD6 1LQ, BD6 1LG, BD6 1LL, BD6 1NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD6 1LF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents 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 | 58.6% | 54.3% | -4.3% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 41.4% | 45.7% | 4.3% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 31.5% | 35.6% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 43.3% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 8.9% | -1.6% | 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 | 48.5% | 39.8% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 38.3% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 15.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 21.1% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 11.7% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 10.5% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 19% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 21.5% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 22.8% | 15.4% | 2.7% | 20.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| White | 82.2% | 71.9% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -9.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 93.9% | 90.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 90.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 20.6% | 6.5% | 14.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Meadows was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% lower than the Great Horton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Meadows has the 4th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Great Horton and the 164th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 The Meadows, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2025-12-16 | £97,586 |
| 12 The Meadows, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,750 | 2025-09-05 | £96,555 |
| 27 The Meadows, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,750 | 2025-02-14 | £95,622 |
| 47 The Meadows, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,750 | 2025-01-21 | £80,643 |
| 16 The Meadows, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-05-31 | £79,282 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,070 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 | 4,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wibsey Primary School North Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankfoot Primary School Bolingbroke Street , Bankfoot BD5 9NR | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfield Primary School Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfield Primary Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 749 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | - not rated | 880 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 1,679 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 | 426 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestman Middle School Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 831 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodroyd Middle School Woodroyd Road , West Bowling BD5 8EL | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryan Middle School New Cross Street , West Bowling BD5 8BT | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delf Hill Middle School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TN | - not rated | 1,700 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 | 1,993 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 3,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 4,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 891 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haycliffe School Haycliffe Lane , Little Horton BD5 9ET | - not rated | 897 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 918 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Cottage | 142 High Street | 194 yd | |
| Mr Beans | Unit 9, Holroyd Business Centre, Carr Bottom Road | 239 yd | |
| The Lounge Coffee Shop | Holroyd Hill | 252 yd | |
| Beth’s Bakesx | 86 Wibsey Bank | 385 yd | |
| Auntie Wainwrights | 15-17 Folly Hall Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Tavern (Bar only) | 100 High Street | 186 yd | |
| Wibsey Rugby Club (Bar Only) | 143 High Street | 194 yd | |
| Ancient Foresters | 230 High Street | 379 yd | |
| The Upper George (Bar only) | 16-18 Upper George Street | 461 yd | |
| Wibsey Liberal Club (Bar only) | 12 Fair Road | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamma B’s Sandwich’s | 97 High Street | 224 yd | |
| Wibsey Spice | 101 High Street | 227 yd | |
| Canton Girl | 57-59 Holroyd Hill | 252 yd | |
| Future Balti House | 22-24 Holroyd Hill | 315 yd | |
| Pizza Avellino | 199 High Street | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 5-7 Fair Road | 539 yd | |
| Morrisons | Mayo Avenue | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northfield Road Playing Field Northfield Road | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Carrbottom Recreation Ground Carr Bottom Road | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| The Hub Gym (Closed) Manchester Road | 503 yd | |
| Richard Dunn Sports Centre ROOLEY AVENUE | cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Southfield Grange Sports Centre HAYCLIFFE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 847 yd |
| Muff Field Cricket Club SUNNY BANK AVENUE | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Buttershaw St Paul'S Cricket Club St. Pauls Avenue | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Grange Sports Centre (Bradford) (Closed) Haycliffe Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 883 yd |
| Streamline Health And Fitness Club PARK VIEW MILLS PARK VIEW MILLS WIBSEY PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Pathfinder Vocational Centre HAYCLIFFE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 917 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.