Thornton Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD8 0JD is located in the Clayton and Fairweather Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornton Road, Bradford, BD8 0JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD8 0JB, BD8 0JE, BD8 0HU, BD8 0EA, BD8 0DR, BD8 0DY, BD8 0JQ, BD8 0EX, BD8 0DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD8 0JD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 54.6% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 46.5% | 45.4% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 32.5% | 31% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 44.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.8% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 41.3% | 40.3% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 35.8% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 15.2% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 7.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 BD8 0JD this area, 38.1% 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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.7% | 38.1% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 19.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 14.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 16% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 8.6% | 19.5% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 16.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 81.3% | 67% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 87.2% | 81.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 11% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 81.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 1.2% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 76.7% | -18.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8% | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 28.2% | 13.5% | 14.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Muslim | 23.1% | 6.5% | 16.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornton Road was 271.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.2% higher than the Clayton and Fairweather Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornton Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Clayton and Fairweather Green and the 162nd highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 961 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-07-07 | £95,495 |
| 961 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2018-07-25 | £95,306 |
| 1007 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2017-10-23 | £237,061 |
| Flat 957 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2014-10-21 | £119,114 |
| 959 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2012-05-28 | £101,631 |
BD8 0JD 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre Washington Street , Girlington BD8 9QW | 4out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL | 4out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossley Hall Primary School Thornton Road , BD8 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Saffron Drive , Allerton BD15 7NE | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lidget Green Primary School Birks Fold , Lidget Green BD7 2QN | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ley Top Primary School Avenel Road , Allerton BD15 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bradford Road , Clayton BD14 6HW | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | 2out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,051 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,076 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 5,202 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 582 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prism Independent School Walker Drive , Girlington BD8 9ES | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Thornton View Road , Clayton BD14 6JX | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,651 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 1out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirsty's Kitchen | 1023 Thornton Road | 279 yd | |
| Five Alive | Alliance Business Park, York Street | 440 yd | |
| Cafe Food Bazaar | 36 Cemetery Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairweather Green Working Mens Club | 211 Thornton Old Road | 185 yd | |
| Queens Hotel (Bar Only) | 863 Thornton Road | 252 yd | |
| Girlington Conservative Social Club | 1007 Thornton Road | 279 yd | |
| Fairweather Green Inn (Bar only) | 799 Thornton Road | 512 yd | |
| The Red Lion (Bar Only) | 589 Thornton Road | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxim | 1011 Thornton Road | 279 yd | |
| Leaventhorpe Fisheries | 1015 Thornton Road | 279 yd | |
| Pizza Mania | 1013 Thornton Road | 279 yd | |
| Moon Star House | 856 Thornton Road | 300 yd | |
| Allerton Steakhouse & Pizza Bar | 8 The Square | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getir UK | Unit 4, Four Lanes Business Park, Cemetery Road | 1,001 yd | |
| Asda | Cemetery Road | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Top Street Recreation Ground SUNNINGDALE | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| 5 Alive Soccer Centre Ltd YORK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 403 yd |
| Munby Street Recreation Ground LUND STREET | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Rhodesway Pool (Closed) Oaks Lane | swimming pool | 570 yd |
| Dixons Allerton Academy RHODESWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Dixons Allerton Academy (Closed) Oaks Lane | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Lower Grange Community Centre CHAFFINCH ROAD | 819 yd | |
| Ladyhill Park CHAPEL LANE | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Great Horton Church Cricket Club 108A 108A ALLERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Allerton Cricket Club GREENBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.