Ashton Avenue is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD7 2RS is located in the Great Horton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashton Avenue, Bradford, BD7 2RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD7 2RR, BD7 2RT, BD7 2RU, BD7 2RW, BD7 2PT, BD7 2SN, BD7 2RN, BD7 2RL, BD7 2RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD7 2RS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.2% of the population 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 | 56.5% | 57.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 6.2% |
| Male | 43.5% | 42.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -6.2% |
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 | 34% | 36.5% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 48.1% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 6.8% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 39.1% | 41.6% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 36.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 14.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 2RS this area, 37.7% 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.1% | 37.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 19.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 12.3% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 12.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 17.8% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.2% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 33.5% | 54.2% | 20.7% | 2.7% | 51.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 58.1% | 29.2% | -28.9% | 81.4% | -52.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 82.1% | 63.8% | -18.3% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.3% | 26.8% | 13.5% | 5.6% | 21.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 63.9% | -18.2% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 25.1% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 0.9% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11% | 37.2% | -26.2% |
| Christian | 20.9% | 46.2% | -25.3% |
| Muslim | 62.8% | 6.5% | 56.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashton Avenue was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% lower than the Clayton and Fairweather Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashton Avenue has the 34th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Clayton and Fairweather Green and the 572nd lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Ashton Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-12-20 | £161,031 |
| 22 Ashton Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2014-06-27 | £150,574 |
| 31 Ashton Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,500 | 2006-09-28 | £156,785 |
| 25 Ashton Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,950 | 2006-09-01 | £173,941 |
| 20 Ashton Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2005-08-01 | £72,357 |
BD7 2RS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in BD7 2RS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,877 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 | 1,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bradford Road , Clayton BD14 6HW | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Bradford Road , Clayton BD14 6HW | - not rated | 604 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lidget Green Primary School Birks Fold , Lidget Green BD7 2QN | - not rated | 762 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lidget Green Primary School Birks Fold , Lidget Green BD7 2QN | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingwood Primary School Hollingwood Lane , BD7 4BE | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Foundation 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 | 936 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Grammar School Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhodesway School Oaks Lane , Allerton BD15 7RU | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Syedna Way , BD8 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lidget Green Middle School Cemetery Road , Lidget Green BD7 2PY | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairweather Green Middle School Thornton Road , BD8 0HJ | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Horton Middle School Cross Lane , Great Horton BD7 3JT | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Middle School John Street , Clayton BD14 6AD | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Middle School Stratford Road , BD7 3HU | - not rated | 1,426 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 | 2,775 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,225 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,409 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 | 1,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 4,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Markaz Academy Sm Complex , Beckside Lane BD7 2JX | - not rated | 892 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Jesse Street Pre-Admission Centre Jesse Street , Thornton Road BD8 0JQ | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ummid Independent School The Old Sunday School , BD7 3EX | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Thornton View Road , Clayton BD14 6JX | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholemoor Beacon Warmspace | Community Centre, Dracup Avenue | 260 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 5, Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road | 520 yd | |
| We Cook Desi and Continental | Unit 7, 187 Pasture Lane | 533 yd | |
| Five Alive | Alliance Business Park, York Street | 867 yd | |
| Deli Corner | 301 Legrams Lane | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Squirrel | Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road | 520 yd | |
| Paradise Farm Inn | 22-23 Paradise Fold | 521 yd | |
| Clayton Rugby Club | Clayton Road | 575 yd | |
| Second West Hotel | 314 Cemetery Road | 697 yd | |
| Fairweather Green Working Mens Club | 211 Thornton Old Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briggs Wallis & Benn | 307a Clayton Road | 388 yd | |
| Krahi and Handi | 166 Clayton Road | 435 yd | |
| Zain's Fried Chicken | 164 Clayton Road | 435 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 179 Pasture Lane | 498 yd | |
| Clayton Balti House | 177 Pasture Lane | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1, Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road | 520 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit 3, Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road | 520 yd | |
| Shimlas Superstore | 36 Clayton Road | 691 yd | |
| Zain Supermarket | 226 Legrams Lane | 819 yd | |
| Asda | Cemetery Road | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Field Sports & Social Club HOLLINGWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Bracken Hill Park Hollingwood Drive | tennis courts | 903 yd |
| Dixons Kings Academy NORTHSIDE ROAD | 956 yd | |
| 5 Alive Soccer Centre Ltd YORK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 965 yd |
| Munby Street Recreation Ground LUND STREET | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.