Old Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD7 4ND is located in the Royds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Road, Bradford, BD7 4ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD7 4PD, BD7 4PB, BD7 4PP, BD7 4AQ, BD7 4NG, BD7 4NX, BD7 4NJ, BD7 4NU, BD7 4RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD7 4ND 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 | 52.2% | 51.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.5% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.7% | 35.2% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 47.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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% | 38.4% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 38.9% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 16% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 4ND this area, 29.7% 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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 29.7% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 10.6% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 21.5% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 9.9% | 3.4% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.6% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 20.3% | 47.5% | 27.2% | 2.7% | 44.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 57.4% | 37.6% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -43.8% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 75.5% | 76.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.2% | 20.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 15.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.3% | 76.5% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 17.9% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 2% | -10.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 1.1% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.1% | 37.2% | -22.1% |
| Christian | 25.4% | 46.2% | -20.8% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 50% | 6.5% | 43.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Road was 402.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 204.4% higher than the Great Horton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Great Horton and the 77th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 231.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Old Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2025-03-21 | £147,331 |
| 142A Old Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-11-01 | £328,730 |
| 102 Old Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2024-07-18 | £47,548 |
| 124 - 126 Old Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2024-05-07 | £243,701 |
| 148 Old Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2023-03-27 | £87,645 |
BD7 4ND 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,882 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 | 3,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,901 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 | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Beacon Road , BD6 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenhill Primary School Dracup Road , BD7 4HA | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reevy Hill Primary School Bedale Drive , Buttershaw BD6 3ST | 2out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Farm Primary School Home Farm Close , BD6 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | 2out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 3,080 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,526 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,538 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,002 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 3,546 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 4,518 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 5,056 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 | 846 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 2,637 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Options Cafe | 313 Beacon Road | 454 yd | |
| Hermano Desserts | 2-4 Hollybank Road | 547 yd | |
| Benny's | Unit 46, Royds Enterprise Park, 20 Future Fields | 736 yd | |
| Clayton Golf Club - (Catering only) | Thornton View Road | 808 yd | |
| Cravings | 768 Great Horton Road | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Monkey | 931-933 Great Horton Road | 98 yd | |
| The Crown | 1033 Great Horton Road | 174 yd | |
| The White Horse Inn | 731 Great Horton Road | 656 yd | |
| Clayton Golf Club (Bar Only) | Thornton View Road | 808 yd | |
| Clayton Heights WMC - (Bar Only) | 17-21 Highgate Road | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Road Fisheries | 138 Old Road | 2 yd | |
| Reggae Hut | 206 Old Road | 2 yd | |
| Gullivers Fisheries | 1035-1037 Great Horton Road | 384 yd | |
| My Parmo'z | 311 Beacon Road | 454 yd | |
| Lahoree Grillz | 892-894 Great Horton Road | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Halal Supermarket | 607 Great Horton Road | 991 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road | 1,031 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit 3, Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jer Lane Cricket Club Jer Lane | grass pitches | 268 yd |
| Beldon Lane Recreation Ground Beldon Lane | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Fitness Finesse Limited MERCON HOUSE MERCON HOUSE BEACON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Bracken Hill Park Hollingwood Drive | tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria School THORNTON VIEW ROAD | 839 yd | |
| Brackenhill Primary School DRACUP ROAD | 916 yd | |
| Clayton Golf Club THORNTON VIEW ROAD | golf | 945 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 | 95.8% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.