Grey Friar Walk is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD7 4BD 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 Grey Friar Walk, Bradford, BD7 4BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD7 4RR, BD7 4BG, BD7 4RG, BD7 4BE, BD7 4BB, BD7 4RH, BD7 4RN, BD7 4QN, BD7 4BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD7 4BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.2% | -1.9% | 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 | 34.6% | 36.3% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 45% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 45% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 27.9% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 16.8% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 8.4% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 35% | 27.4% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.9% | 13.3% | 10.4% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 25.5% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.4% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.6% 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% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Indian | 13.3% | 13.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Pakistani | 23.3% | 39.8% | 16.5% | 2.7% | 37.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 52.1% | 31.6% | -20.5% | 81.4% | -49.8% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 75.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 75.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.8% | 18% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 75.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 16.5% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 2.4% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 2.1% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.7% | 37.2% | -26.5% |
| Christian | 24.2% | 46.2% | -22.0% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 54.6% | 6.5% | 48.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grey Friar Walk was 121.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.1% higher than the Clayton and Fairweather Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grey Friar Walk has the 41st highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Clayton and Fairweather Green and the 554th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Grey Friar Walk, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-28 | £260,778 |
| 34 Grey Friar Walk, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-12-04 | £209,506 |
| 45 Grey Friar Walk, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2024-07-16 | £145,929 |
| 17 Grey Friar Walk, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-04-19 | £194,749 |
| 17 Grey Friar Walk, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2023-04-28 | £199,467 |
BD7 4BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 4BD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,652 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 | 3,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollingwood Primary School Hollingwood Lane , BD7 4BE | - not rated | 193 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingwood Primary School Hollingwood Lane , BD7 4BE | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenhill Primary School Dracup Road , Great Horton BD7 4HA | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Beacon Road , BD6 3DQ | - not rated | 836 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Beacon Road , BD6 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Middle School John Street , Clayton BD14 6AD | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Horton Middle School Cross Lane , Great Horton BD7 3JT | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandale Middle School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NN | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lidget Green Middle School Cemetery Road , Lidget Green BD7 2PY | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Middle School Stratford Road , BD7 3HU | - not rated | 1,888 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 | 3,228 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,285 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,719 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 | 2,876 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 4,701 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 4,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 4,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Thornton View Road , Clayton BD14 6JX | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Markaz Academy Sm Complex , Beckside Lane BD7 2JX | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| High Trees School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NL | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ummid Independent School The Old Sunday School , BD7 3EX | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,523 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermano Desserts | 2-4 Hollybank Road | 466 yd | |
| Cravings | 768 Great Horton Road | 697 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 5, Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road | 699 yd | |
| We Cook Desi and Continental | Unit 7, 187 Pasture Lane | 754 yd | |
| Options Cafe | 313 Beacon Road | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Monkey | 931-933 Great Horton Road | 259 yd | |
| The Crown | 1033 Great Horton Road | 379 yd | |
| The White Horse Inn | 731 Great Horton Road | 573 yd | |
| Paradise Farm Inn | 22-23 Paradise Fold | 656 yd | |
| The Flying Squirrel | Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot and Tender | 202 Hollingwood Lane | 273 yd | |
| Old Road Fisheries | 138 Old Road | 332 yd | |
| Reggae Hut | 206 Old Road | 332 yd | |
| Lahoree Grillz | 892-894 Great Horton Road | 508 yd | |
| Lin's | 826 Great Horton Road | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1, Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road | 699 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit 3, Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road | 699 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 607 Great Horton Road | 824 yd | |
| Tesco | 700 Great Horton Road | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bracken Hill Park Hollingwood Drive | tennis courts | 362 yd |
| Jer Lane Cricket Club Jer Lane | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Brackenhill Primary School DRACUP ROAD | 702 yd | |
| Field Sports & Social Club HOLLINGWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Beldon Lane Recreation Ground Beldon Lane | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria School THORNTON VIEW ROAD | 878 yd | |
| Fitness Finesse Limited MERCON HOUSE MERCON HOUSE BEACON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Clayton Golf Club THORNTON VIEW ROAD | golf | 921 yd |
| Great Horton Community Association BELDON ROAD | 1,088 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 | 144.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.