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Farcliffe Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD8 8QA is located in the Toller electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Farcliffe Road, Bradford, BD8 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BD8 8QE, BD8 8QD, BD8 8QQ, BD8 8QB, BD9 5AD, BD8 8QJ, BD8 8QH, BD8 9DE, BD9 5AE.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD8 8QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.6%50.5%1.9% 51.0% -0.5%
Male51.4%49.5%-1.9% 49.0% 0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BD8 8QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single34.6%34.2%-0.4% 37.9% -3.7%
Married: Opposite sex53.2%53.9%0.7% 44.2% 9.7%
Separated2.5%2.2%-0.3% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced3.1%4.6%1.5% 9.1% -4.5%
Widowed6.5%5.1%-1.4% 6.1% -1.0%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health40.3%33.4%-6.9% 48.4% -15.0%
Good health34.4%40.7%6.3% 33.6% 7.1%
Fair health16.8%16.1%-0.7% 12.7% 3.4%
Bad health6.8%6.9%0.1% 4.0% 2.9%
Very bad health1.8%2.9%1.1% 1.2% 1.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 8QA this area, 35.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications41.4%35.5%-5.9% 18.2% 17.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.9%10.5%-4.4% 9.6% 0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels9.9%9.7%-0.2% 13.4% -3.7%
Apprenticeship0.8%4.3%3.5% 5.3% -1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11%13.2%2.2% 16.9% -3.7%
Degree or Similar15.8%23.1%7.3% 33.8% -10.7%
Other6.2%3.8%-2.4% 2.8% 1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.4%1.4% 1.1% 0.3%
Indian0.4%0%-0.4% 3.1% -3.1%
Pakistani93.4%87.8%-5.6% 2.7% 85.1%
Other Asian0.2%1.4%1.2% 1.6% -0.2%
Black African0%2.4%2.4% 2.5% -0.1%
Black Caribbean0.2%0%-0.2% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%1%0.1% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.4%1.4% 0.9% 0.5%
Mixed Other0.2%0%-0.2% 0.8% -0.8%
White2.6%2%-0.6% 81.4% -79.4%
Arab2%0%-2.0% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0%2.4%2.4% 1.6% 0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 64.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom59.1%64.4%5.3% 83.2% -18.8%
European Union0.2%0.4%0.2% 6.1% -5.7%
Rest of Europe0.2%0%-0.2% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa0.7%2%1.3% 2.7% -0.7%
Middle East and Asia39.4%33.2%-6.2% 5.6% 27.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.3% -1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK59.1%64.2%5.1% 83.2% -19.0%
10+ Years3.3%30.7%27.4% 9.8% 20.9%
5-10 Years3.9%1%-2.9% 2.9% -1.9%
2-5 Years4.2%2%-2.2% 2.2% -0.2%
Less than 2 years29.5%2%-27.5% 1.9% 0.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92.7% 76.7% 16.0%
Ireland0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Southern Asia3.7% 1.2% 2.5%
No passport held3.3% 13.5% -10.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion3.3% 37.2% -33.9%
Christian1.8% 46.2% -44.4%
Muslim89.8% 6.5% 83.3%
Other religion0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Not answered4.9% 6.0% -1.1%

Safety

Is Farcliffe Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farcliffe Road was 65.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% lower than the Manningham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Farcliffe Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Manningham and the 549th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£30,800
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in BD8 8QA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Farcliffe Road are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bradford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Farcliffe Road, Bradford, BD8 8QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for BD8 8QA

Average Price
£226,275
Semi-Detached
£271,247
Terraced
£211,285
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Farcliffe Road

Average Price
£238,859
Semi-Detached
£294,192
Terraced
£215,144
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Farcliffe Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
18 Farcliffe Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£213,0002023-09-08 £235,455
14 Farcliffe Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£100,0002007-04-04 £147,193
16 Farcliffe Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£129,0002005-04-29 £251,824
26 Farcliffe Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£60,0002003-02-20 £200,790
Flat 2 6 Farcliffe Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£60,0002002-03-15 £231,458
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BD8 8QA

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in BD8 8QA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee72
Part-Time Employee56
Looking after home or family52
Retired38
Self-Employed36
Long-Term Sick or disabled33
Student (economically inactive)33
Other27
Unemployed19
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles35
Transport and storage19
Education16
Accommodation and food service activities13
Manufacturing12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Professional, scientific and technical activities9
Human health and social work activities8
Financial and insurance activities6
Real estate activities4
Information and communication4
Other2
Construction2
Administrative and support service activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lilycroft Nursery School
Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD
4out of 4 149 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 4 715 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Abbey Green Nursery School
Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT
3out of 4 1,194 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Midland Road Nursery School
Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ
4out of 4 1,549 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 3,313 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lilycroft Primary School
Lilycroft Road , Manningham BD9 5AD
3out of 4 191 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Philip's CofE Primary School
Whitby Terrace , Girlington BD8 9JL
3out of 4 322 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Scotchman Road , Heaton BD9 5AT
- not rated 452 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Carlton Mills
Scotchman Road , Manningham BD9 5AT
- not rated 452 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Miriam Lord Community Primary School
Bavaria Place , Manningham BD8 8RG
3out of 4 501 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College
Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ
2out of 4 1,190 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
One In A Million Free School
Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX
3out of 4 1,540 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Lister Park
North Avenue , BD8 7ND
3out of 4 1,564 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Dixons Kings Academy
Northside Road , BD7 2AN
4out of 4 1,908 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Beckfoot Upper Heaton
Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL
3out of 4 2,575 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bradford College
Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY
- not rated 2,333 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New College Bradford
Nelson Street , BD5 0DX
- not rated 2,961 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Dixons Free Sixth Form
Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR
- not rated 3,420 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Shipley College
Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW
- not rated 3,795 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bradford Girls' Grammar School
Squire Lane , BD9 6RB
1out of 4 1,066 yd Free schools No Girls More About School
Dixons Allerton Academy
Rhodesway , BD8 0DH
3out of 4 2,220 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Bradford Academy
Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ
3out of 4 5,091 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Prism Independent School
Walker Drive , Girlington BD8 9ES
- not rated 653 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School
Ambler Street , BD8 8AW
- not rated 822 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bradford Grammar School
Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP
- not rated 1,351 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Netherleigh and Rossefield School
Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY
- not rated 1,384 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc
White Abbey Road , BD8 8EJ
- not rated 1,390 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bigfellas Pizzeria33 Lilycroft Road126 yd
Dhesi Grill29-31 Lilycroft Road143 yd
Karak & CoAwan Building, Lilycroft Road222 yd
Indus Peshawari Cuisine78 Lilycroft Road222 yd
Listers Coffee ShopManningham Mills Community Centre, The Silk Warehouse, Lilycroft Road291 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Carlisle Pub (Bar Only)86 Carlisle Road616 yd
West Bradford Bowling Club (Bar Only)Prospect Place869 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chunky's35-37 Lilycroft Road143 yd
Xandros15 Lilycroft Road143 yd
Lilycroft Fisheries21 Lilycroft Road143 yd
Lister Fisheries27 Lilycroft Road143 yd
TG Lounge74 Lilycroft Road222 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Asia Superstore121 Fairbank Road294 yd
Kana Peena Supermarket40 Oak Lane723 yd
MorrisonsVictoria Shopping Centre, Young Street1,076 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Manningham Sports Centre
CARLISLE ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool473 yd
The Curve
CARLISLE ROAD
health and fitness suite480 yd
Whetley Academy
WHETLEY LANE
grass pitches559 yd
Scotchman Road Athletics Coaching Centre (Closed)
Scotchman Road
artificial grass pitch567 yd
Manningham Mills Sports Association
SCOTCHMAN ROAD
grass pitches663 yd
West Park
GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND WEST PARK ROAD
grass pitches1,051 yd
Salem Athletic Cricket Club
GARDEN LANE
grass pitches1,070 yd
Green Lane Primary School
GREEN LANE
grass pitches1,089 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed198.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.