Duncombe Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD8 9AJ is located in the City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Duncombe Street, Bradford, BD8 9AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD8 9AS, BD8 9BU, BD8 9AP, BD8 9AA, BD8 9BS, BD7 2BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD8 9AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 43.8% | 47.6% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 56.2% | 52.4% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD8 9AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.1% | 54.9% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 34.1% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 44.2% | 45.3% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 34.5% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 9AJ this area, 33.6% 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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 33.6% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 11% | 3.9% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 16.2% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 22.4% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 12.1% | 2.6% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.6% 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 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 50.6% | 46.2% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 43.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 24.5% | 23.6% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -57.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 57.1% 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 | 48.4% | 57.1% | 8.7% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 14% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 4.6% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30% | 22.2% | -7.8% | 5.6% | 16.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.9% | 57.1% | 9.2% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 21.3% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12% | 7.7% | -4.3% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.9% | 5.1% | -7.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 8.7% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 11.1% | 1.5% | 9.6% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.3% | 37.2% | -25.9% |
| Christian | 20% | 46.2% | -26.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 58% | 6.5% | 51.5% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duncombe Street was 419.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% higher than the City average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Duncombe Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in City and the 60th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 166.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 Princeville Road Industrial Estate Duncombe Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2017-04-13 | £682,692 |
| 7 Duncombe Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £293,750 | 2008-08-11 | £454,089 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD8 9AJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 73 |
| Looking after home or family | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Other | 46 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 40 |
| Unemployed | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,932 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 | 2,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St William's Catholic Primary School Young Street , BD8 9RG | - not rated | 460 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Young Street , BD8 9RG | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Princeville Primary School Willowfield Street , BD7 2AH | - not rated | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School Willowfield Street , BD7 2AH | - not rated | 534 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Princeville Willowfield Street , BD7 2AH | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Syedna Way , BD8 9AR | 4out of 4 | 235 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bradford Studio School 88 Thornton Road , BD1 2DX | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons McMillan Academy Trinity Road , BD5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whetley Middle School Whetley Lane , BD8 9HZ | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drummond Middle School Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lidget Green Middle School Cemetery Road , Lidget Green BD7 2PY | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Middle School Stratford Road , BD7 3HU | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairweather Green Middle School Thornton Road , BD8 0HJ | - not rated | 1,282 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 | 1,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,313 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 4,905 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 | 2,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 4,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prism Independent School Walker Drive , Girlington BD8 9ES | - not rated | 463 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Bilal Academy for Girls 1-3 Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc White Abbey Road , BD8 8EJ | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School Ambler Street , BD8 8AW | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 45 Ingleby Road | 122 yd | |
| Love Donner | Unit 1a, 51 Ingleby Road | 173 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Ingleby Road | 177 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chai | Unit 6, Food Court, Ingleby Road | 231 yd | |
| Lahori Dhaba | Unit 4, Food Court, Ingleby Road | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion (Bar Only) | 589 Thornton Road | 785 yd | |
| The Fighting Cock | 21 Preston Street | 833 yd | |
| Top Pocket | Try Mills, 237 Thornton Road | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit A Ingleby Road Retail Park, Ingleby Road | 179 yd | |
| Subway | 47 Ingleby Road | 182 yd | |
| Rajas Original | Unit 2, Food Court, Ingleby Road | 261 yd | |
| Hidden Street Kitchen | 448a Thornton Road | 305 yd | |
| Smash Burgers and Shakes | Unit 8, Thornton Road Industrial Estate, Hockney Road | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Ingleby Road | 261 yd | |
| Morrisons | Victoria Shopping Centre, Young Street | 463 yd | |
| B&M | Unit 13a, Victoria Shopping Centre, Thornton Road | 469 yd | |
| Asda | Cemetery Road | 770 yd | |
| Kana Peena Supermarket | 16 Legrams Lane | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Speedball Indoor Football Ltd DUNCOMBE WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 387 yd |
| St William'S Catholic Primary School YOUNG STREET | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Princeville Primary School WILLOWFIELD STREET | 544 yd | |
| Whetley Academy WHETLEY LANE | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Legrams Recreation Ground Legrams Lane | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Dixons Kings Academy NORTHSIDE ROAD | 850 yd | |
| Xercise4Less (Bradford) PRESTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| West Park GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND WEST PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Manningham Sports Centre CARLISLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,002 yd |
| Grange Interlink Community Centre SUMMERVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,028 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 | 57.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 31.6% |
| 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 | 26.3% |
| Median download speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.