Bellshaw Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD8 0JL 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 Bellshaw Street, Bradford, BD8 0JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD8 0JN, BD8 0JW, BD8 0JJ, BD8 0HH, BD8 0JT, BD8 0JS, BD8 0JP, BD8 0JA, BD8 0HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD8 0JL, 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 0JL 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 Bellshaw Street was 249.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.1% higher than the Clayton and Fairweather Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bellshaw Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Clayton and Fairweather Green and the 187th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Bellshaw Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-05-16 | £84,855 |
| 2 Bellshaw Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2024-05-17 | £82,680 |
| 6 Bellshaw Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-03-20 | £86,673 |
| 8 Bellshaw Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-02-15 | £81,060 |
| 13 Bellshaw Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-10-09 | £124,960 |
BD8 0JL 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 | 1,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 2,632 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 | 2,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,218 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 | - not rated | 180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossley Hall Primary School Thornton Road , BD8 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lidget Green Primary School Birks Fold , Lidget Green BD7 2QN | - not rated | 856 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lidget Green Primary School Birks Fold , Lidget Green BD7 2QN | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Royd Primary School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 942 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodesway School Oaks Lane , Allerton BD15 7RU | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 942 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Syedna Way , BD8 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornton Grammar School Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairweather Green Middle School Thornton Road , BD8 0HJ | - not rated | 180 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Dene Middle School Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | - not rated | 501 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daisy Hill Middle School Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | - not rated | 501 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion RC Middle School Rhodesway , Fairweather Green BD8 0DH | - not rated | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lidget Green Middle School Cemetery Road , Lidget Green BD7 2PY | - not rated | 1,191 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 | 2,987 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,695 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,771 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 4,985 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 | 2out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 5,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Street Pre-Admission Centre Jesse Street , Thornton Road BD8 0JQ | - not rated | 193 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 736 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Grange School Rhodesway , BD8 0DQ | - not rated | 863 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 942 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Temple Bank School Daisy Hill Lane , BD9 6BN | - not rated | 1,208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Alive | Alliance Business Park, York Street | 357 yd | |
| Kirsty's Kitchen | 1023 Thornton Road | 604 yd | |
| Cafe Food Bazaar | 36 Cemetery Road | 683 yd | |
| Rudys | 44a Mortimer Street | 836 yd | |
| Bradford Street Food | 578 Thornton Road | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Hotel (Bar Only) | 863 Thornton Road | 90 yd | |
| Fairweather Green Inn (Bar only) | 799 Thornton Road | 198 yd | |
| Fairweather Green Working Mens Club | 211 Thornton Old Road | 209 yd | |
| Girlington Conservative Social Club | 1007 Thornton Road | 604 yd | |
| The Red Lion (Bar Only) | 589 Thornton Road | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Star House | 856 Thornton Road | 37 yd | |
| Maxim | 1011 Thornton Road | 604 yd | |
| Leaventhorpe Fisheries | 1015 Thornton Road | 604 yd | |
| Pizza Mania | 1013 Thornton Road | 604 yd | |
| Fahim's Takeaway | 604 Thornton Road | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getir UK | Unit 4, Four Lanes Business Park, Cemetery Road | 684 yd | |
| Asda | Cemetery Road | 828 yd | |
| B&M | Unit 13a, Victoria Shopping Centre, Thornton Road | 1,019 yd | |
| Morrisons | Victoria Shopping Centre, Young Street | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Top Street Recreation Ground SUNNINGDALE | grass pitches | 168 yd |
| Munby Street Recreation Ground LUND STREET | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| 5 Alive Soccer Centre Ltd YORK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 264 yd |
| Great Horton Church Cricket Club 108A 108A ALLERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Rhodesway Pool (Closed) Oaks Lane | swimming pool | 745 yd |
| Dixons Allerton Academy RHODESWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 774 yd |
| Dixons Allerton Academy (Closed) Oaks Lane | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| West Park GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND WEST PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Bradford Girls Grammar School SQUIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 948 yd |
| St William'S Catholic Primary School YOUNG STREET | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.