Primrose Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD8 8HU is located in the Manningham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Primrose Street, Bradford, BD8 8HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD8 8HQ, BD8 8HX, BD8 8DP, BD8 8HY, BD8 8EH, BD8 8HH, BD8 8HL, BD8 8DR, BD8 8HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD8 8HU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.5% | 50% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 34.8% | 37.3% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 45.2% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 44.8% | 36.4% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 32% | 42.2% | 10.2% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 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.
In the area around BD8 8HU this area, 39.9% 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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.2% | 39.9% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 21.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 13.9% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 13.2% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 13.5% | 4.3% | -9.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.8% 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 | 6.6% | 11.1% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 64% | 58.9% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 56.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 9.7% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 81.4% | -68.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 59.7% | 66.2% | 6.5% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.3% | 28.3% | -8.0% | 5.6% | 22.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.2% | 66.2% | 7.0% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 26.3% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.3% | 3.3% | -24.0% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 8.8% | 1.2% | 7.6% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4% | 37.2% | -33.2% |
| Christian | 17.9% | 46.2% | -28.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 71.3% | 6.5% | 64.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Street was 213.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.9% lower than the City average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Primrose Street has the 31st highest crime rate of 72 local areas in City and the 255th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Primrose Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2020-03-20 | £122,325 |
| 3 Primrose Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2009-09-17 | £122,891 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Looking after home or family | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Other | 29 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,056 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 | 1,399 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 | 2,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Manningham Academy Wood Street , Manningham BD8 8HY | 3out of 4 | 131 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atlas Community Primary School Lincoln Close , Manningham BD8 8DL | 3out of 4 | 164 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | 4out of 4 | 406 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Miriam Lord Community Primary School Bavaria Place , Manningham BD8 8RG | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One In A Million Free School Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 4out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham Academy 158 Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | 4out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,370 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 4,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 4,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc White Abbey Road , BD8 8EJ | - not rated | 336 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School Ambler Street , BD8 8AW | - not rated | 620 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School Clifton Street , Manningham BD8 7DA | - not rated | 849 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prism Independent School Walker Drive , Girlington BD8 9ES | - not rated | 897 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bradford Richmond Road , BD7 1DP | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia Gardens | 104 White Abbey Road | 109 yd | |
| Oh So Yum | 138 White Abbey Road | 131 yd | |
| Cairo Zaks | 87 White Abbey Road | 140 yd | |
| Deli Cairo Zaks | 99 White Abbey Road | 147 yd | |
| Cafe Regal | Unit 1, The Regal Complex, Whetley Hill | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose And Crown | 199-201 Westgate | 475 yd | |
| Bradford Bridge Club (Bar Only) | 8 Mornington Villas | 499 yd | |
| Top Pocket | Try Mills, 237 Thornton Road | 511 yd | |
| The Bradford Arms (bar only) | 77 Manningham Lane | 626 yd | |
| The Carlisle Pub (Bar Only) | 86 Carlisle Road | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Apple | 130 White Abbey Road | 85 yd | |
| Sweet Centre | 106 Lumb Lane | 318 yd | |
| City Road Takeaway | 106 City Road | 350 yd | |
| Sandwich Express | Unit 1, Drill Parade | 458 yd | |
| Munch 2 Go | 2 Carlisle Place | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 185 Manningham Lane | 483 yd | |
| Al Falah Supermarket | 150-168 Manningham Lane | 534 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 3-4, Manningham Lane Retail Park, Manningham Lane | 689 yd | |
| Tesco | The Peel Centre, Valley Road | 1,035 yd | |
| Kana Peena Supermarket | 16 Legrams Lane | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 157 yd |
| Pakistan Community Centre Jervaulx Crescent | 265 yd | |
| Manningham Sports Centre CARLISLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 594 yd |
| The Curve CARLISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| The Forge (Closed) Sunbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Bradford City Football Club (Valley Parade) Coral Windows Stadium Coral Windows Stadium Valley Parade | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Bradford) MANNINGHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bradford) PRESTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Fitness Lab (Closed) 149-151 149-151 Sunbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Supreme Fitness (Closed) 12a 12a North Parade | health and fitness suite | 998 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.