Cross Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD7 3JT is located in the City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Lane, Bradford, BD7 3JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD7 3DY, BD7 3DZ, BD7 3DU, BD7 3DX, BD7 3DF, BD7 3DE, BD7 3JU, BD7 3DJ, BD7 3DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD7 3JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50% | 48.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 35.3% | 34.4% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 39.9% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 13% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 42.3% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 27.8% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 15.1% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 14.3% | 8.0% | 4.0% | 10.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 3JT this area, 42.6% 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.9% | 42.6% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 24.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 5.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 11.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 9.7% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 20.2% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 11.4% | 5.1% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 39.1% | 56.6% | 17.5% | 2.7% | 53.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5.5% | 0.5% | -5.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 36.3% | 27.9% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -53.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.9% | -6.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 60.4% | 58.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 12.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.9% | 25.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 20.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.4% | 58.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 11.7% | 30% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 20.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 2.2% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 5.2% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 12.2% | 1.5% | 10.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.5% | 37.2% | -30.7% |
| Christian | 24.1% | 46.2% | -22.1% |
| Muslim | 59.9% | 6.5% | 53.4% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Lane was 133.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the City average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Lane has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in City and the 512th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Cross Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2025-05-02 | £128,000 |
| 3 Cross Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-10-18 | £144,191 |
| 20 Cross Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-12-12 | £86,324 |
| 12 Cross Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2023-06-30 | £156,138 |
| 7 Cross Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2022-02-16 | £56,740 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 51 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Other | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 574 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 | 2,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy Cross Lane , Great Horton BD7 3JT | 3out of 4 | 153 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenhill Primary School Dracup Road , BD7 4HA | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Grange Primary School Spencer Road , Great Horton BD7 2EU | 4out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Primary School Stratford Road , BD7 3HU | 4out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Park Primary School Dawnay Road , BD5 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons City Academy Ripley Street , BD5 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,413 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 4,850 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Springs Girls Secondary 36 Greaves Street , Bradford BD5 7PE | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School 38 - 40 Greaves Street , BD5 7PE | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bradford Richmond Road , BD7 1DP | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tartan Fryer | 12 Cousen Road | 181 yd | |
| Paratha Box | Unit 5, 353 Great Horton Road | 210 yd | |
| Balti Lounge | 259 Southfield Lane | 334 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 337 Great Horton Road | 344 yd | |
| The Pantry | 513 Great Horton Road | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head Hotel (Bar only) | 463 Great Horton Road | 232 yd | |
| Great Horton Cricket Club | Ewart Street | 595 yd | |
| Second West Hotel | 314 Cemetery Road | 924 yd | |
| The White Horse Inn | 731 Great Horton Road | 983 yd | |
| Clayton Rugby Club | Clayton Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dial A Roti | 582 Great Horton Road | 117 yd | |
| Baba Roti House | 6-8 Town End | 150 yd | |
| Lahori Dhaba | 530 Great Horton Road | 208 yd | |
| Mr Parmo | 528 Great Horton Road | 208 yd | |
| Fresh Fried Chicken | 423 Southfield Lane | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 700 Great Horton Road | 396 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 607 Great Horton Road | 622 yd | |
| Shimlas Superstore | 36 Clayton Road | 878 yd | |
| Asda | 76 Canterbury Avenue | 881 yd | |
| Zain Supermarket | 226 Legrams Lane | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Health & Strength Club (Closed) Ebenezer Place | health and fitness suite | 56 yd |
| Cj'S Training Base (Closed) Great Horton Road | 199 yd | |
| Hudson Avenue Recreation Ground Hudson Avenue | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| Great Horton Community Association BELDON ROAD | 429 yd | |
| Great Horton Park Chapel Cricket Club EWART STREET | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Brackenhill Primary School DRACUP ROAD | 697 yd | |
| Khidmat Community Centre Spencer Road | 797 yd | |
| Park Avenue Bradford Limited 35-37 35-37 Canterbury Avenue | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Field Sports & Social Club HOLLINGWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Grange Sports Centre (Bradford) (Closed) Haycliffe Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 905 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.