Richmond Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD7 1DL 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 Richmond Road, Bradford, BD7 1DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD7 1HZ, BD7 1DQ, BD7 1DF, BD7 1DG, BD7 1JR, BD1 2JD, BD7 1HR, BD1 2JH, BD7 1JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD7 1DL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 47.1% | 53.6% | 6.5% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 52.9% | 46.4% | -6.5% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 1DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 93.5% 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 | 94.1% | 93.5% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 55.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -39.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -8.4% |
| Widowed | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.8% | 55.9% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33.8% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 0.1% | 3% | 2.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 BD7 1DL this area, 4.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 8.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 45.9% | 46.7% | 0.8% | 16.9% | 29.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 31.1% | 14.2% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 16.4% | 4.5% | -11.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.8% 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 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 11.8% | 12.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 11.9% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 13.5% | 11.2% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 16.4% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 47% | 35.8% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -45.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, just 42.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.9% | 42.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| European Union | 21.1% | 14.8% | -6.3% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 13% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.2% | 25.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 20.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 9.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.8% | 42.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -41.0% |
| 10+ Years | 35.6% | 9.1% | -26.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 5% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 5.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 38.1% | 33.7% | 1.9% | 36.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.6% | 76.7% | -30.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 8% | 0.3% | 7.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 12.1% | 0.3% | 11.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 20.4% | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 14% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Road was 340.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.5% lower than the City average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in City and the 96th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 202.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141 Richmond Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2026-01-30 | £299,194 |
| The Peel Hotel Richmond Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-11-20 | £367,664 |
| The Peel Hotel Richmond Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,051,200 | 2016-10-18 | £1,377,033 |
| 54 Richmond Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £498,800 | 2016-10-18 | £653,410 |
| The Peel Hotel Richmond Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2014-02-27 | £133,486 |
BD7 1DL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BD7 1DL 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) | 340 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 147 |
| Full-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 59 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,594 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 | 1,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL | 4out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeville Primary School Willowfield Street , BD7 2AH | - not rated | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School Willowfield Street , BD7 2AH | - not rated | 859 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Princeville Willowfield Street , BD7 2AH | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwood Community Primary School Wood Street , Manningham BD8 8HY | - not rated | 934 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Manningham Academy Wood Street , Manningham BD8 8HY | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Studio School 88 Thornton Road , BD1 2DX | - not rated | 520 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Syedna Way , BD8 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Valley Academy Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 2out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manningham Middle School Manningham Lane , BD8 7HS | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Middle School Stratford Road , BD7 3HU | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drummond Middle School Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whetley Middle School Whetley Lane , BD8 9HZ | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Horton Middle School Cross Lane , Great Horton BD7 3JT | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 526 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 5,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 3,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 3,256 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 | 438 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Y's Up 125 Thornton Road , BD1 2EP | - not rated | 545 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc White Abbey Road , BD8 8EJ | - not rated | 636 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox's School of Commerce 23 Claremont , Morley Street BD7 1BG | - not rated | 647 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elite Grammar School 119 Little Horton Lane , BD5 0HT | - not rated | 982 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetland | 61b Listerhills Road | 47 yd | |
| Mustahida’s | 61a Listerhills Road | 61 yd | |
| Platinum Lounge | 1 Hey Street | 110 yd | |
| Phantom | Campus House, 10 Hey Street | 110 yd | |
| The Fip | 114 Listerhills Road | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fighting Cock | 21 Preston Street | 300 yd | |
| Club | Lower Basement, 193 Sunbridge Road | 317 yd | |
| Top Pocket | Try Mills, 237 Thornton Road | 428 yd | |
| Theatre In The Mill | University Of Bradford, Richmond Road | 436 yd | |
| Harp Of Erin (Bar only) | Chain Street | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbake Patisseries | 118-120 Listerhills Road | 154 yd | |
| Phoenix Filling Station | 93 Listerhills Road | 229 yd | |
| Frangoz Express | Jowett Works, Jowett Street | 324 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 4, Fieldhead Business Park, Legrams Lane | 382 yd | |
| Amaan Grill House | 12 Legrams Lane | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kana Peena Supermarket | 16 Legrams Lane | 429 yd | |
| AMC Foods | St Andrews Works, Summerville Road | 617 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | Panorama House, Woodhead Road | 644 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 3-4, Manningham Lane Retail Park, Manningham Lane | 827 yd | |
| Tesco | 185 Manningham Lane | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prodigy Living Arkwright House SMITH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 264 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bradford) PRESTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 266 yd |
| The Forge (Closed) Sunbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| University Of Bradford Sports Centre RICHMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 418 yd |
| Fitness Lab (Closed) 149-151 149-151 Sunbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| Culture Fusion (Ymca Bradford) THORNTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Bradford College (Closed) Bradford Campus Bradford Campus Great Horton Road | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Grange Interlink Community Centre SUMMERVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Pakistan Community Centre Jervaulx Crescent | 686 yd | |
| Woodhead Road Recreation Ground ROTHESAY TERRACE | grass pitches | 717 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.