Ashgrove is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD7 1BL is located in the City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashgrove, Bradford, BD7 1BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD5 0DB, BD7 1BE, BD5 0JA, BD5 0DQ, BD7 1QX, BD7 1BB, BD5 0JB, BD7 1BN, BD5 0HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD7 1BL is primarily male, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 33% | 43.7% | 10.7% | 51.0% | -7.3% |
| Male | 67% | 56.3% | -10.7% | 49.0% | 7.3% |
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 BD7 1BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.8% 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 | 59.5% | 55.8% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 33.2% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 42.9% | 46.8% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 33.8% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 25.3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 4.2% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 7.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 25.8% | 14.4% | 16.9% | 8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 31.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 14.3% | 2.6% | -11.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22% 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 | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 29.6% | 43.1% | 13.5% | 2.7% | 40.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 13.8% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 11.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 25.9% | 22% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -59.4% |
| Arab | 13.9% | 2.6% | -11.3% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 53.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.5% | 53.6% | 13.1% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| European Union | 23.1% | 10.3% | -12.8% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.5% | 24.9% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 39.8% | 53.9% | 14.1% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| 10+ Years | 13.9% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.6% | 4.3% | -11.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.3% | 7.8% | -9.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 10.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.3% | 37.2% | -22.9% |
| Christian | 17.3% | 46.2% | -28.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 56.7% | 6.5% | 50.2% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashgrove was 261.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% higher than the Bowling and Barkerend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashgrove has the 22nd highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Bowling and Barkerend and the 172nd highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 172.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Ashgrove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-11-30 | £263,187 |
| 56 Ashgrove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2021-10-13 | £349,485 |
| 69 Ashgrove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2017-10-17 | £161,834 |
| 67 Ashgrove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2007-09-20 | £173,113 |
| 54 Ashgrove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2007-09-03 | £332,377 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD7 1BL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,143 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 | 2,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Music Primary Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 353 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School 1 Little Horton Green , BD5 0NG | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthorne Primary School All Saints' Road , BD7 3AY | 4out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Park Lane , BD5 0RB | - not rated | 773 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy Nelson Street , BD5 0HD | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 275 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 353 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Girls' Academy Bolling Road , East Bowling BD4 7EB | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 284 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 808 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 969 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 Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bradford Richmond Road , BD7 1DP | - not rated | 350 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 - 40 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc White Abbey Road , BD8 8EJ | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bradford TLG Bradford , 86 Captain Street BD1 4EL | - not rated | 1,464 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious Parmesan House | 12 Mannville Terrace | 209 yd | |
| International Restaurant | 40-42 Mannville Terrace | 209 yd | |
| My Peshawar | 28-30 Easby Road | 234 yd | |
| Polski Klub Jagoda | 19-23 Edmund Street | 234 yd | |
| Belgian Fries | 55 Great Horton Road | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton House Club at Bradford Oddfellows | 46 Little Horton Lane | 273 yd | |
| Bradford Oddfellows | Carlton House, 46 Little Horton Lane | 273 yd | |
| Theatre In The Mill | University Of Bradford, Richmond Road | 364 yd | |
| Truth/Tiki | The Old Windsor Baths, Morley Street | 401 yd | |
| Brewdog + Reds Bradford | 11 Great Horton Road | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexall Grill | 179 Morley Street | 64 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 8 Lansdowne Place | 127 yd | |
| Deli Bite | 122b Morley Street | 139 yd | |
| B & U Fast Foods | 122A Morley Street | 139 yd | |
| Pollo Ranch | 8 Mannville Terrace | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMC Foods | St Andrews Works, Summerville Road | 643 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Newall Street | 826 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | Panorama House, Woodhead Road | 864 yd | |
| Tesco | 27 Sunbridge Road | 890 yd | |
| Kana Peena Supermarket | 16 Legrams Lane | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford College (Trinity Green Campus) TRINITY GREEN CAMPUS TRINITY GREEN CAMPUS EASBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 150 yd |
| Bradford College (Closed) Bradford Campus Bradford Campus Great Horton Road | health and fitness suite | 279 yd |
| Dixons Trinity Academy TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Bradford College (Mcmillan Teaching Building) (Closed) Trinity Road | 307 yd | |
| University Of Bradford Sports Centre RICHMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 392 yd |
| Bradford Ice Arena LITTLE HORTON LANE | ice rinks | 440 yd |
| Prodigy Living Arkwright House SMITH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| Culture Fusion (Ymca Bradford) THORNTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Girlington Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND PAVILION CRICKET GROUND PAVILION LITTLE HORTON GREEN | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| University Of Bradford (Sports Park) LAISTERIDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, tennis courts | 623 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 263.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.