Folly Hall Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD6 1UL 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 Folly Hall Road, Bradford, BD6 1UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD6 1UN, BD6 1TL, BD6 1UX, BD6 1TN, BD6 1SW, BD6 1UY, BD6 1TS, BD6 1TP, BD6 1UZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD6 1UL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 51.8% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.2% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 24.9% | 27.5% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 42% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 16.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
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 | 38.9% | 42.6% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 33.2% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 14.8% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 7.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 1UL this area, 30.4% 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 30.4% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 10.3% | -9.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 16.5% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 9.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 13.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 19.1% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 98% | 95.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 96.4% | 98.2% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 98.2% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Folly Hall Road was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% lower than the Little Horton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Folly Hall Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Little Horton and the 489th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Folly Hall Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2025-03-05 | £126,222 |
| 73 Folly Hall Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2024-11-12 | £76,728 |
| 63 Folly Hall Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2024-10-10 | £157,778 |
| 61 Folly Hall Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2024-07-05 | £117,845 |
| 21 Folly Hall Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2022-09-30 | £134,645 |
BD6 1UL 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 1UL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 1,597 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 | 4,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 4,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 5,014 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 | 257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Avenue , Buttershaw BD6 1ST | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's Catholic Primary School St Paul's Avenue , Wibsey BD6 1SR | - not rated | 449 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 | 449 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfield Primary School Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Community 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 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 1,221 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 | 257 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestman Middle School Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delf Hill Middle School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TN | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Middle School Reevy Crescent , Buttershaw BD6 2BS | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Middle School Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG | - not rated | 1,518 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 | 2,524 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,230 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,290 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,840 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 3,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 4,878 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 | 733 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haycliffe School Haycliffe Lane , Little Horton BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherlands Avenue School and Community Nursery Netherlands Avenue , Odsal BD6 1EA | - not rated | 1,177 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 | 2 yd | |
| Spicy Cottage | 142 High Street | 355 yd | |
| Saltys Fish and Chips | 159-161 St Helena Road | 391 yd | |
| The Lounge Coffee Shop | Holroyd Hill | 509 yd | |
| Sandwich Perfection | 161b Brownroyd Hill Road | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wibsey Conservative Club (Bar only) | 9 North Road | 113 yd | |
| Wibsey Liberal Club (Bar only) | 12 Fair Road | 135 yd | |
| The Upper George (Bar only) | 16-18 Upper George Street | 155 yd | |
| Ancient Foresters | 230 High Street | 176 yd | |
| The Park (Bar only) | 67 Reevy Road | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salad Fayre | 33b Folly Hall Road | 2 yd | |
| Mother Hubbards Wibsey | 8 Fair Road | 129 yd | |
| Homei Takeway | 217-219 High Street | 132 yd | |
| Pizza Avellino | 199 High Street | 211 yd | |
| Wibsey Pizza | 170 High Street | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 5-7 Fair Road | 109 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buttershaw St Paul'S Cricket Club St. Pauls Avenue | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Northfield Road Playing Field Northfield Road | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Streamline Health And Fitness Club PARK VIEW MILLS PARK VIEW MILLS WIBSEY PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Horsfall Playing Fields Horsfall Playing Fields Pavilion Horsfall Playing Fields Pavilion Cemetery Road | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Horsfall Stadium Off Hailfax Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Wibsey Park Recreation Ground Wibsey Park Avenue | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Carrbottom Recreation Ground Carr Bottom Road | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Pathfinder Vocational Centre HAYCLIFFE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,000 yd |
| The Hub Gym (Closed) Manchester Road | 1,009 yd | |
| Southfield Grange Sports Centre HAYCLIFFE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,068 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 | 96.6% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.