Welbeck Rise is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD7 4BU 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 Welbeck Rise, Bradford, BD7 4BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD14 6NA, BD7 4BQ, BD7 4BR, BD14 6LY, BD7 4BT, BD14 6LX, BD7 4BX, BD7 4BH, BD7 4BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD7 4BU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 47.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 52.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 4BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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 | 27% | 30.2% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 57.5% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 43.4% | 40.3% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 37.5% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 15.8% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 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 | 24.7% | 27.6% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 13.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 9.6% | -10.0% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 16.6% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 23.6% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 8.8% | 3.7% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 20.5% | 17.4% | -3.1% | 3.1% | 14.3% |
| Pakistani | 30.1% | 42.2% | 12.1% | 2.7% | 39.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 44.9% | 28.4% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -53.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 6.6% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 70.3% 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 | 75.1% | 70.3% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.7% | 23.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 18.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.8% | 70.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.2% | 1.3% | -17.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.7% | 37.2% | -26.5% |
| Christian | 17.1% | 46.2% | -29.1% |
| Hindu | 9.7% | 1.7% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 48.8% | 6.5% | 42.3% |
| Sikh | 8.4% | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welbeck Rise was 101.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.5% lower than the Clayton and Fairweather Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Welbeck Rise has the 51st highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Clayton and Fairweather Green and the 688th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Welbeck Rise, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2026-03-13 | £180,000 |
| 12 Welbeck Rise, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-06-22 | £201,214 |
| 10 Welbeck Rise, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2023-01-31 | £132,356 |
| 8 Welbeck Rise, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-10-28 | £287,841 |
| 12A Welbeck Rise, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-06-18 | £213,074 |
BD7 4BU 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 4BU 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,916 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 | 2,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,445 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 | 320 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingwood Primary School Hollingwood Lane , BD7 4BE | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bradford Road , Clayton BD14 6HW | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Bradford Road , Clayton BD14 6HW | - not rated | 597 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenhill Primary School Dracup Road , Great Horton BD7 4HA | 3out of 4 | 947 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 | 1,673 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Grammar School Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Foundation 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 | 986 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lidget Green Middle School Cemetery Road , Lidget Green BD7 2PY | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Horton Middle School Cross Lane , Great Horton BD7 3JT | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandale Middle School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NN | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Middle School Stratford Road , BD7 3HU | - not rated | 1,907 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 | 3,291 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,495 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,844 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 | 2,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 5,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 5,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 5,186 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 | 726 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Markaz Academy Sm Complex , Beckside Lane BD7 2JX | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ummid Independent School The Old Sunday School , BD7 3EX | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Trees School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NL | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Southfield School Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| We Cook Desi and Continental | Unit 7, 187 Pasture Lane | 328 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 5, Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road | 541 yd | |
| Scholemoor Beacon Warmspace | Community Centre, Dracup Avenue | 645 yd | |
| Clayton Golf Club - (Catering only) | Thornton View Road | 682 yd | |
| Hermano Desserts | 2-4 Hollybank Road | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Farm Inn | 22-23 Paradise Fold | 341 yd | |
| The Flying Squirrel | Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road | 541 yd | |
| The Crown | 1033 Great Horton Road | 681 yd | |
| Clayton Golf Club (Bar Only) | Thornton View Road | 682 yd | |
| The Monkey | 931-933 Great Horton Road | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot and Tender | 202 Hollingwood Lane | 295 yd | |
| Clayton Balti House | 177 Pasture Lane | 341 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 179 Pasture Lane | 341 yd | |
| Briggs Wallis & Benn | 307a Clayton Road | 516 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 6, Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1, Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road | 541 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit 3, Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road | 541 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bracken Hill Park Hollingwood Drive | tennis courts | 501 yd |
| Clayton Golf Club THORNTON VIEW ROAD | golf | 715 yd |
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria School THORNTON VIEW ROAD | 774 yd | |
| Field Sports & Social Club HOLLINGWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Bradford Road Playing Field Bradford Road | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Jer Lane Cricket Club Jer Lane | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Brackenhill Primary School DRACUP ROAD | 946 yd | |
| Mayfield Terrace Cricket Field CRICKET CLUB PAVILLION CRICKET CLUB PAVILLION MAYFIELD TERRACE | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Fitness Finesse Limited MERCON HOUSE MERCON HOUSE BEACON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
| Median download speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.