Astral View is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD6 3AL is located in the Wibsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford South. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Astral View, Bradford, BD6 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD6 3AJ, BD5 9EX, BD6 3AH, BD6 3JN, BD6 3AF, BD7 4JA, BD6 3AQ, BD6 3JJ, BD7 4HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD6 3AL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 48.8% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 51.2% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 33.9% | 34% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 42.1% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 12.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 41% | 51.2% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 27.4% | -12.2% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 24.5% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.2% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 14.8% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 15.8% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 27.6% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.4% 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 | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% | 28.8% | 20.0% | 2.7% | 26.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 69.6% | 58.4% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -23.0% |
| Arab | 11.3% | 0% | -11.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 87.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 87.6% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 1.2% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 8.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 87.2% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 1.2% | -7.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.2% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25% | 37.2% | -12.2% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Muslim | 33.5% | 6.5% | 27.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Astral View was 240.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% higher than the Great Horton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Astral View has the 10th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Great Horton and the 199th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 160.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Astral View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2023-12-11 | £45,886 |
| 23 Astral View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2023-10-05 | £107,898 |
| 17 Astral View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2022-09-15 | £55,606 |
| 31 Astral View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-03-31 | £102,503 |
| 11 Astral View, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2022-02-22 | £61,473 |
BD6 3AL 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 766 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 | 3,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southmere Primary Academy Ewart Street , BD7 3NR | 1out of 4 | 291 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenhill Primary School Dracup Road , BD7 4HA | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy Cross Lane , Great Horton BD7 3JT | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Primary School North Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Park Primary School Dawnay Road , BD5 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | 2out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 3,721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 3,726 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 3,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 - 40 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Muffins Cafe | 88 Moore Avenue | 356 yd | |
| Sandwich Perfection | 161b Brownroyd Hill Road | 539 yd | |
| Balti Lounge | 259 Southfield Lane | 625 yd | |
| Four Seasons Cafe | 765 Little Horton Lane | 653 yd | |
| Community Cafe | Beacon Community Church, 91 Beacon Road | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Horton Cricket Club | Ewart Street | 366 yd | |
| Dog And Gun | 142 St Enochs Road | 523 yd | |
| Horse & Groom (Bar Only) | 76-78 Beacon Road | 690 yd | |
| Rattlers Club (Bar only) | 98 Beacon Road | 690 yd | |
| The White Horse Inn | 731 Great Horton Road | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capones | 90 Moore Avenue | 356 yd | |
| Sensations | 86 Moore Avenue | 356 yd | |
| China Garden | 253 Southfield Lane | 551 yd | |
| Lilly's | 2B Mill Street | 635 yd | |
| Chixy Grill | 33 Southfield Lane | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Halal Supermarket | 607 Great Horton Road | 719 yd | |
| Tesco | 700 Great Horton Road | 796 yd | |
| Co Op | 5-7 Fair Road | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder Vocational Centre HAYCLIFFE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 189 yd |
| Great Horton Park Chapel Cricket Club EWART STREET | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Grange Sports Centre (Bradford) (Closed) Haycliffe Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 404 yd |
| Southfield Grange Sports Centre HAYCLIFFE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| Great Horton Community Association BELDON ROAD | 611 yd | |
| Hudson Avenue Recreation Ground Hudson Avenue | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Streamline Health And Fitness Club PARK VIEW MILLS PARK VIEW MILLS WIBSEY PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Northfield Road Playing Field Northfield Road | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Brackenhill Primary School DRACUP ROAD | 889 yd | |
| Beldon Lane Recreation Ground Beldon Lane | grass pitches | 919 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.