Kensington Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD8 9LH 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 Kensington Street, Bradford, BD8 9LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD8 9PA, BD8 9LJ, BD8 9HP, BD8 9NX, BD8 9HR, BD8 9HS, BD8 9JQ, BD8 9QR, BD9 5ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD8 9LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 54.7% | 52.6% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 45.3% | 47.4% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 9LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29% | 32.9% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 52.5% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 8.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 42.4% | 43.9% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 32.7% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 15% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 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 9LH this area, 42.3% 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 42.3% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 24.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 12.1% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 8.2% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 13.5% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 15.7% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 13.1% | 5.7% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 77.8% | 73.2% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 70.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 10.2% | 9.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -71.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 54.4% 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 | 55.5% | 54.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 12.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.4% | 30.9% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 25.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.5% | 54.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 28.6% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 10.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21% | 1.9% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 11% | 1.5% | 9.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.6% | 37.2% | -33.6% |
| Christian | 18.2% | 46.2% | -28.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 72.2% | 6.5% | 65.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensington Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Manningham average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 341 Kensington Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-03-08 | £90,142 |
| 287 Kensington Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-09-22 | £116,069 |
| 281 Kensington Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2022-01-14 | £109,859 |
| 259 Kensington Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2021-07-16 | £55,482 |
| 325 Kensington Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-07-15 | £141,786 |
BD8 9LH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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 9LH 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 | 61 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,097 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 | 3,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girlington Primary School Girlington Road , BD8 9NR | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School Whitby Terrace , Girlington BD8 9JL | 3out of 4 | 436 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 | 606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Mills Scotchman Road , Manningham BD9 5AT | - not rated | 606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whetley Academy Whetley Lane , Girlington BD8 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,242 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One In A Million Free School Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,630 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,303 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,665 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 3,881 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 | 515 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 5,411 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 | 770 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School Ambler Street , BD8 8AW | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 1,543 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 | 1,806 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Fillingz | 31 Duckworth Lane | 142 yd | |
| Mother Hubbards | 21 Duckworth Lane | 163 yd | |
| Desi Parmesans | 39 Duckworth Lane | 171 yd | |
| Dara Shawarma | 6 Duckworth Lane | 174 yd | |
| Shaan Restaurant | 135-137 Toller Lane | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bradford Bowling Club (Bar Only) | Prospect Place | 345 yd | |
| The Red Lion (Bar Only) | 589 Thornton Road | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flavours | 370 Girlington Road | 45 yd | |
| Roti Rooms | 297 Girlington Road | 82 yd | |
| Choudhary's Pizza Bar | 27 Duckworth Lane | 142 yd | |
| Deli Counter | 13 Duckworth Lane | 164 yd | |
| P'S kitchen | 12 Duckworth Lane | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Superstore | 121 Fairbank Road | 352 yd | |
| Morrisons | Victoria Shopping Centre, Young Street | 824 yd | |
| B&M | Unit 13a, Victoria Shopping Centre, Thornton Road | 849 yd | |
| Getir UK | Unit 4, Four Lanes Business Park, Cemetery Road | 908 yd | |
| Lidl | Ingleby Road | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whetley Academy WHETLEY LANE | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| West Park GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND WEST PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Bradford Girls Grammar School SQUIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 611 yd |
| Manningham Mills Sports Association SCOTCHMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Scotchman Road Athletics Coaching Centre (Closed) Scotchman Road | artificial grass pitch | 716 yd |
| Great Horton Church Cricket Club 108A 108A ALLERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Salem Athletic Cricket Club GARDEN LANE | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Manningham Sports Centre CARLISLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 964 yd |
| St William'S Catholic Primary School YOUNG STREET | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| The Curve CARLISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 997 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.