Northern Close is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD7 4PR is located in the Royds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford South. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northern Close, Bradford, BD7 4PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD7 4PJ, BD7 4PH, BD7 4DW, BD7 4LL, BD7 4DS, BD7 4DN, BD7 4DP, BD7 4AG, BD7 4RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD7 4PR 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.7% | 38.5% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 48.5% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 48.9% | 50.8% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 37% | 29.4% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 13% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 23.8% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 12.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.2% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 19.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 26.4% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 8.2% | 0.8% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.5% 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 | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 19.9% | 39.1% | 19.2% | 2.7% | 36.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 65.9% | 51.5% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -29.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 88.1% | 82.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 13.1% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 81.7% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 13.3% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1.3% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 25.8% | 46.2% | -20.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 38.6% | 6.5% | 32.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northern Close was 94.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.4% lower than the Great Horton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northern Close has the 27th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Great Horton and the 738th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Northern Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2009-12-18 | £279,394 |
| 2 Northern Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2007-02-23 | £274,032 |
| 10 Northern Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2004-01-29 | £376,014 |
| 2 Northern Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2003-06-27 | £353,679 |
| 8 Northern Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £74,750 | 1996-08-22 | £326,262 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Other | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,394 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 | 3,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenhill Primary School Dracup Road , Great Horton BD7 4HA | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingwood Primary School Hollingwood Lane , BD7 4BE | - not rated | 652 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingwood Primary School Hollingwood Lane , BD7 4BE | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Beacon Road , BD6 3DQ | - not rated | 761 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Beacon Road , BD6 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 761 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 | 1,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Horton Middle School Cross Lane , Great Horton BD7 3JT | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandale Middle School Cooper Lane , BD6 3NN | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Middle School Reevy Crescent , Buttershaw BD6 2BS | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Middle School Northfield Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lidget Green Middle School Cemetery Road , Lidget Green BD7 2PY | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,131 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,549 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 | 3,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 4,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 4,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 4,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield School Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Markaz Academy Sm Complex , Beckside Lane BD7 2JX | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haycliffe School Haycliffe Lane , Little Horton BD5 9ET | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ummid Independent School The Old Sunday School , BD7 3EX | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 208 yd | |
| Cravings | 768 Great Horton Road | 527 yd | |
| Options Cafe | 313 Beacon Road | 637 yd | |
| Shai Grill | 555 Great Horton Road | 735 yd | |
| Adam FC | 571-573 Great Horton Road | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Inn | 731 Great Horton Road | 286 yd | |
| The Monkey | 931-933 Great Horton Road | 343 yd | |
| The Crown | 1033 Great Horton Road | 581 yd | |
| Great Horton Cricket Club | Ewart Street | 905 yd | |
| Horse & Groom (Bar Only) | 76-78 Beacon Road | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahoree Grillz | 892-894 Great Horton Road | 255 yd | |
| Lin's | 826 Great Horton Road | 403 yd | |
| Old Road Fisheries | 138 Old Road | 411 yd | |
| Reggae Hut | 206 Old Road | 411 yd | |
| My Parmo'z | 311 Beacon Road | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Halal Supermarket | 607 Great Horton Road | 647 yd | |
| Tesco | 700 Great Horton Road | 879 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road | 999 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit 3, Quora Retail Park, Clayton Road | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beldon Lane Recreation Ground Beldon Lane | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Jer Lane Cricket Club Jer Lane | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Bracken Hill Park Hollingwood Drive | tennis courts | 612 yd |
| Brackenhill Primary School DRACUP ROAD | 629 yd | |
| Great Horton Community Association BELDON ROAD | 871 yd | |
| Great Horton Park Chapel Cricket Club EWART STREET | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Field Sports & Social Club HOLLINGWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Fitness Finesse Limited MERCON HOUSE MERCON HOUSE BEACON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.