Slack End is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD6 2JE is located in the Royds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Slack End, Bradford, BD6 2JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD6 2EE, BD6 3RP, BD6 2EB, BD6 3RL, BD6 2JD, BD6 2DN, BD6 2ED, BD6 2LU, BD6 2LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD6 2JE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 51.8% | 52.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 32.2% | 39.5% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 46% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 50.9% | 52.2% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 30% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 13.8% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 23.6% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10.4% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 16.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 19.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 22% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 85.5% | -9.8% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 97.7% | 94.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 93.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Slack End was 35.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.4% lower than the Royds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Slack End has the 8th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Royds and the 237th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Slack End, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2022-10-14 | £111,887 |
| 13 Slack End, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,500 | 2014-03-07 | £110,726 |
| 15 Slack End, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £155,500 | 2013-11-27 | £264,635 |
| 7 Slack End, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2006-04-05 | £151,697 |
| 5 Slack End, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £69,500 | 2005-12-21 | £122,596 |
BD6 2JE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 4,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre Washington Street , Girlington BD8 9QW | 4out of 4 | 5,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 5,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farfield Primary and Nursery School Reevy Crescent , BD6 2BS | 3out of 4 | 148 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reevy Hill Primary School Bedale Drive , Buttershaw BD6 3ST | - not rated | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reevy Hill Primary School Bedale Drive , Buttershaw BD6 3ST | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School and Children's Centre Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG | - not rated | 995 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG | - not rated | 995 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 576 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 576 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttershaw Middle School Reevy Crescent , Buttershaw BD6 2BS | - not rated | 148 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Middle School Fenwick Drive , BD6 2PG | - not rated | 995 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandale Middle School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NN | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Middle School Northfield Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delf Hill Middle School Common Road , Low Moor BD12 0TN | - not rated | 1,773 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 | 3,791 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,312 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,508 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 | 2,681 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 4,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 4,969 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 | 676 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Trees School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NL | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,832 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Island Cafe Tiki | Third Floor, Coral Mill, Halifax Road | 148 yd | |
| The Waggoners Deli | Unit 1, Waggoners, 581 Halifax Road | 261 yd | |
| Bamboo Connect | 660a Halifax Road | 362 yd | |
| Sandale Hub Cafe | 42 Reevy Road West | 531 yd | |
| Bretton Court | 1 Bretton Court, The Crescent | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barley Mow | 536 Halifax Road | 369 yd | |
| The New Furnace (Bar only) | 674 Halifax Road | 458 yd | |
| The Gaping Goose Inn (Bar only) | 5-6 Slack Bottom Road | 851 yd | |
| Buttershaw Lane WMC (Bar Only) | Buttershaw Lane | 911 yd | |
| Buttershaw St Pauls Cricket Club | St Pauls Avenue | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trawler Traditional Fish and Chips | 585 Halifax Road | 246 yd | |
| Raja's | 583 Halifax Road | 246 yd | |
| Mangosteen | 654 Halifax Road | 333 yd | |
| Panda House | 650 Halifax Road | 333 yd | |
| Sunshine Sandwiches | 672 Halifax Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Halifax Road | 184 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Planet Fitness (Bradford) CORAL MILLS CORAL MILLS HALIFAX ROAD | health and fitness suite | 147 yd |
| Buttershaw Business And Enterprise College REEVY ROAD WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Buttershaw High School (Closed) Reevy Road West | grass pitches, swimming pool | 583 yd |
| Wibsey Park Recreation Ground Wibsey Park Avenue | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Woodside Academy WOODSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL AND CHILDRENS CENTRE WOODSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL AND CHILDRENS CENTRE FENWICK DRIVE | 993 yd | |
| Horsfall Playing Fields Horsfall Playing Fields Pavilion Horsfall Playing Fields Pavilion Cemetery Road | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Buttershaw St Paul'S Cricket Club St. Pauls Avenue | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Streamline Health And Fitness Club PARK VIEW MILLS PARK VIEW MILLS WIBSEY PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,065 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.