Beacon Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD6 3DU 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 Beacon Road, Bradford, BD6 3DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD6 3SJ, BD7 4LE, BD6 3DT, BD7 4LP, BD6 3DS, BD6 3DR, BD7 4PN, BD6 3DX, BD7 4LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD6 3DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 42.2% | 53.1% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 27.4% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 50.3% | 48% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 30.1% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 17.6% | 8.1% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 16.1% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 13.6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 17.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 8.3% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 20.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 21.9% | -1.9% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 8.4% | 19.9% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 17.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 82.4% | 70.2% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 91.3% | 92.5% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 92.5% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.9% | 6.5% | 15.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beacon Road was 77.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the Great Horton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beacon Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Great Horton and the 667th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 298 Beacon Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-09-02 | £128,956 |
| 296 Beacon Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2025-08-22 | £215,626 |
| 278 Beacon Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-04-24 | £158,217 |
| 272 Beacon Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-03-21 | £177,337 |
| 300 Beacon Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-10-04 | £148,478 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD6 3DU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 1,605 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 | 3,829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reevy Hill Primary School Bedale Drive , Buttershaw BD6 3ST | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reevy Hill Primary School Bedale Drive , Buttershaw BD6 3ST | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Beacon Road , BD6 3DQ | - not rated | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Beacon Road , BD6 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingwood Primary School Hollingwood Lane , BD7 4BE | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 627 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 627 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,404 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 | 1,094 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandale Middle School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NN | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Middle School Northfield Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Horton Middle School Cross Lane , Great Horton BD7 3JT | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestman Middle School Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 1,997 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 | 3,182 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,779 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 | 3,775 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 3,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 3,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 4,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield School Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Trees School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NL | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haycliffe School Haycliffe Lane , Little Horton BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 1,307 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Options Cafe | 313 Beacon Road | 504 yd | |
| Cafe at No 43 | 43 Beacon Road | 517 yd | |
| Community Cafe | Beacon Community Church, 91 Beacon Road | 544 yd | |
| Grays Muffins Cafe | 88 Moore Avenue | 659 yd | |
| Benny's | Unit 46, Royds Enterprise Park, 20 Future Fields | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse & Groom (Bar Only) | 76-78 Beacon Road | 584 yd | |
| Rattlers Club (Bar only) | 98 Beacon Road | 584 yd | |
| The Monkey | 931-933 Great Horton Road | 701 yd | |
| The White Horse Inn | 731 Great Horton Road | 720 yd | |
| The Crown | 1033 Great Horton Road | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Parmo'z | 311 Beacon Road | 504 yd | |
| Beacon Road Fisheries | 47 Beacon Road | 517 yd | |
| Spicy Bite | 66 Beacon Road | 584 yd | |
| Capones | 90 Moore Avenue | 659 yd | |
| Sensations | 86 Moore Avenue | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Halal Supermarket | 607 Great Horton Road | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beldon Lane Recreation Ground Beldon Lane | grass pitches | 61 yd |
| Buttershaw High School (Closed) Reevy Road West | grass pitches, swimming pool | 621 yd |
| Buttershaw Business And Enterprise College REEVY ROAD WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Wibsey Park Recreation Ground Wibsey Park Avenue | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Jer Lane Cricket Club Jer Lane | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Streamline Health And Fitness Club PARK VIEW MILLS PARK VIEW MILLS WIBSEY PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Fitness Finesse Limited MERCON HOUSE MERCON HOUSE BEACON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,087 yd |
| Brackenhill Primary School DRACUP ROAD | 1,088 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 | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.