Walker Drive is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD8 9ES 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 Walker Drive, Bradford, BD8 9ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD8 9EF, BD8 9EU, BD8 9ER, BD8 9EX, BD8 9EE, BD8 9EP, BD8 9EN, BD8 9DZ, BD8 9EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD8 9ES has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.8% | 49.1% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.9% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 9ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 40.8% | 50% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 37.7% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 46.2% | 44.4% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.1% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 14% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 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 9ES this area, 40.5% 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 15%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.6% | 40.5% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 22.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 12.4% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 9.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 10.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 3.8% | 15% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -18.8% |
| Other | 12.3% | 5.2% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.3% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 10.2% | 4.2% | -6.0% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 55.8% | 56.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 53.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 20.8% | 16.3% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -65.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 0.2% | 6.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 55.7% 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 | 67% | 55.7% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 18.4% | 14.8% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.9% | 25% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 19.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67% | 54.9% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 33% | 32.0% | 9.8% | 23.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 1.9% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.3% | 3.7% | -16.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 17.8% | 1.5% | 16.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.3% | 37.2% | -34.9% |
| Christian | 25.6% | 46.2% | -20.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 64.7% | 6.5% | 58.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walker Drive was 246.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.4% lower than the City average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walker Drive has the 27th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in City and the 193rd highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 133.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Walker Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2024-09-13 | £142,491 |
| 61 Walker Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2016-04-27 | £94,540 |
| 59 Walker Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £66,250 | 2015-06-17 | £107,822 |
| 59 Walker Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2014-10-28 | £83,041 |
| 63 Walker Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,500 | 2012-09-28 | £118,372 |
BD8 9ES area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in BD8 9ES area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Full-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,649 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 | 2,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whetley Primary School Whetley Lane , BD8 9HZ | - not rated | 195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whetley Academy Whetley Lane , Girlington BD8 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 195 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School Whitby Terrace , Girlington BD8 9JL | - not rated | 403 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School Whitby Terrace , Girlington BD8 9JL | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Girlington Primary School Girlington Road , BD8 9NR | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Community school | 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 | 278 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Academy Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 2out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Cunliffe Road , BD8 7AP | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whetley Middle School Whetley Lane , BD8 9HZ | - not rated | 195 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drummond Middle School Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotchman Middle School Scotchman Road , BD9 5DF | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manningham Middle School Manningham Lane , BD8 7HS | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairweather Green Middle School Thornton Road , BD8 0HJ | - not rated | 1,406 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 | 1,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 2,875 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 4,436 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 | 2,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 4,395 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 | 50 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Bilal Academy for Girls 1-3 Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 708 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School Ambler Street , BD8 8AW | - not rated | 1,027 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 | 1,079 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delish | 448 Thornton Road | 221 yd | |
| Phatboy | 462 Thornton Road | 230 yd | |
| SmashDown | 29 Whetley Lane | 285 yd | |
| KFC | 19 Ingleby Road | 350 yd | |
| Tawa House | 516 Thornton Road | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion (Bar Only) | 589 Thornton Road | 819 yd | |
| The Carlisle Pub (Bar Only) | 86 Carlisle Road | 904 yd | |
| Top Pocket | Try Mills, 237 Thornton Road | 928 yd | |
| The Fighting Cock | 21 Preston Street | 1,009 yd | |
| West Bradford Bowling Club (Bar Only) | Prospect Place | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smash Burgers and Shakes | Unit 8, Thornton Road Industrial Estate, Hockney Road | 69 yd | |
| Vitty's Fisheries | 81 Whetley Lane | 180 yd | |
| Hidden Street Kitchen | 448a Thornton Road | 221 yd | |
| Chach Valley | 107-109 Whetley Lane | 285 yd | |
| Nadeem's Savoury Hut | 4 Whitby Terrace | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Superstore | 121 Fairbank Road | 430 yd | |
| Lidl | Ingleby Road | 535 yd | |
| Morrisons | Victoria Shopping Centre, Young Street | 575 yd | |
| B&M | Unit 13a, Victoria Shopping Centre, Thornton Road | 601 yd | |
| Getir UK | Unit 4, Four Lanes Business Park, Cemetery Road | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whetley Academy WHETLEY LANE | grass pitches | 181 yd |
| Manningham Sports Centre CARLISLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 608 yd |
| The Curve CARLISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| St William'S Catholic Primary School YOUNG STREET | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Speedball Indoor Football Ltd DUNCOMBE WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| West Park GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND WEST PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Princeville Primary School WILLOWFIELD STREET | 990 yd | |
| Xercise4Less (Bradford) PRESTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,045 yd |
| Green Lane Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,061 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% |
| Median download speed | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.