Kirkham Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD7 2DJ 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 Kirkham Road, Bradford, BD7 2DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD7 2DH, BD7 2DL, BD7 2DN, BD7 2DW, BD7 3AJ, BD7 2DQ, BD7 2ED, BD7 2DP, BD7 2DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD7 2DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD7 2DJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.2% | 35.2% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 53.1% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 45.7% | 41.3% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 36% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 2DJ this area, 35.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.8% | 35.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 14.9% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 13.9% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 11.7% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 17.7% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 7% | 3.8% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 2.3% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 84.3% | 82.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 79.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -79.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 58.8% 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 | 55.1% | 58.8% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 40.5% | 34.6% | -5.9% | 5.6% | 29.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.1% | 58.9% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 30.2% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 30% | 0.4% | -29.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.4% | 37.2% | -36.8% |
| Christian | 2.1% | 46.2% | -44.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 92.4% | 6.5% | 85.9% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkham Road was 92.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% lower than the City average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirkham Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in City and the 755th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Kirkham Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-12-02 | £237,373 |
| 21 Kirkham Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-01-05 | £147,432 |
| 37 Kirkham Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2015-04-27 | £77,221 |
| 38 Kirkham Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2007-04-20 | £227,800 |
| 18 Kirkham Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2006-01-16 | £193,138 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD7 2DJ 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 | 59 |
| Looking after home or family | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Other | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,192 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 | 1,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Primary School Stratford Road , BD7 3HU | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Primary School Stratford Road , BD7 3HU | - not rated | 211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Grange Primary School Spencer Road , Great Horton BD7 2EU | - not rated | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Grange Primary School Spencer Road , Great Horton BD7 2EU | - not rated | 260 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princeville Primary School Willowfield Street , BD7 2AH | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Syedna Way , BD8 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Studio School 88 Thornton Road , BD1 2DX | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley Middle School Stratford Road , BD7 3HU | - not rated | 176 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lidget Green Middle School Cemetery Road , Lidget Green BD7 2PY | - not rated | 789 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Horton Middle School Cross Lane , Great Horton BD7 3JT | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whetley Middle School Whetley Lane , BD8 9HZ | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairweather Green Middle School Thornton Road , BD8 0HJ | - not rated | 1,694 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 | 1,397 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,033 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 | 2out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 3,598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ummid Independent School The Old Sunday School , BD7 3EX | - not rated | 806 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Markaz Academy Sm Complex , Beckside Lane BD7 2JX | - not rated | 849 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fox's School of Commerce 23 Claremont , Morley Street BD7 1BG | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bradford Richmond Road , BD7 1DP | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prism Independent School Walker Drive , Girlington BD8 9ES | - not rated | 1,477 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarati Kitchen | 110 Rugby Place | 223 yd | |
| MNA Leisure | Woodhead Road | 320 yd | |
| Candia Cafe | 113-115 Legrams Lane | 347 yd | |
| Mumtaz | 386-410 Great Horton Road | 430 yd | |
| Bon'Appetit | 281 Legrams Lane | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second West Hotel | 314 Cemetery Road | 685 yd | |
| Clayton Rugby Club | Clayton Road | 806 yd | |
| Bulls Head Hotel (Bar only) | 463 Great Horton Road | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chach Roti House | 54 Rugby Place | 241 yd | |
| Euro FC | 125-127 Legrams Lane | 347 yd | |
| Lets Eat | 143 Legrams Lane | 347 yd | |
| Mr Kings | 265 Legrams Lane | 359 yd | |
| Mother Hubbards | 92 Legrams Lane | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Halal Supermarket | Panorama House, Woodhead Road | 551 yd | |
| Zain Supermarket | 226 Legrams Lane | 581 yd | |
| Shimlas Superstore | 36 Clayton Road | 699 yd | |
| AMC Foods | St Andrews Works, Summerville Road | 706 yd | |
| Kana Peena Supermarket | 16 Legrams Lane | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Khidmat Community Centre Spencer Road | 141 yd | |
| Legrams Recreation Ground Legrams Lane | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Woodhead Road Recreation Ground ROTHESAY TERRACE | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Princeville Primary School WILLOWFIELD STREET | 534 yd | |
| Grange Interlink Community Centre SUMMERVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Dixons Kings Academy NORTHSIDE ROAD | 633 yd | |
| Cj'S Training Base (Closed) Great Horton Road | 664 yd | |
| Windmill Health & Strength Club (Closed) Ebenezer Place | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Park Avenue Bradford Limited 35-37 35-37 Canterbury Avenue | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Speedball Indoor Football Ltd DUNCOMBE WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 944 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 | 106.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.