Kensington Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD8 9LJ 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 9LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD8 9HP, BD8 9LH, BD8 9HR, BD8 9PA, BD8 9JQ, BD9 5ER, BD9 5ES, BD9 5EP, BD8 9NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD8 9LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 49.8% | 52.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.6% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 33% | 38.5% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 48.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 43.8% | 48.4% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 31.5% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 9LJ this area, 41.6% 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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 41.6% | 5.8% | 18.2% | 23.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 13.5% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 12% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 11.1% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 18.2% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2.1% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 5% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 72.4% | 77.2% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 74.5% |
| Other Asian | 9.5% | 4.1% | -5.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 10.9% | 5% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -76.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 58.5% 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 | 54.4% | 58.5% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 39.3% | 33% | -6.3% | 5.6% | 27.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.2% | 58.4% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 30.2% | 27.6% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 3.4% | -4.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 3.9% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.4% | 4.1% | -22.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.1% | 37.2% | -33.1% |
| Christian | 6.1% | 46.2% | -40.1% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 83.8% | 6.5% | 77.3% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensington Street was 168.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% higher than the Manningham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kensington Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Manningham and the 383rd highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 342 Kensington Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2023-03-24 | £105,403 |
| 338 Kensington Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-09-21 | £91,954 |
| 342 Kensington Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2021-09-13 | £77,242 |
| 330 Kensington Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2019-10-25 | £177,172 |
| 348 Kensington Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2019-07-12 | £56,389 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD8 9LJ 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 | 66 |
| Looking after home or family | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Other | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,074 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 | 3,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's CofE Primary School Whitby Terrace , Girlington BD8 9JL | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Girlington Primary School Girlington Road , BD8 9NR | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Scotchman Road , Heaton BD9 5AT | - not rated | 551 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Mills Scotchman Road , Manningham BD9 5AT | - not rated | 551 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Primary School Scotchman Road , Heaton BD9 5DF | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,186 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One In A Million Free School Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,216 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 | 2,651 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,320 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,692 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 3,827 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 | 551 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 5,431 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 | 795 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School Ambler Street , BD8 8AW | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Hubbards | 21 Duckworth Lane | 106 yd | |
| Fresh Fillingz | 31 Duckworth Lane | 115 yd | |
| Dara Shawarma | 6 Duckworth Lane | 122 yd | |
| Shaan Restaurant | 135-137 Toller Lane | 165 yd | |
| Desi Parmesans | 39 Duckworth Lane | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bradford Bowling Club (Bar Only) | Prospect Place | 350 yd | |
| The Red Lion (Bar Only) | 589 Thornton Road | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flavours | 370 Girlington Road | 97 yd | |
| Deli Counter | 13 Duckworth Lane | 107 yd | |
| Choudhary's Pizza Bar | 27 Duckworth Lane | 115 yd | |
| P'S kitchen | 12 Duckworth Lane | 119 yd | |
| Raja's Pizza Bar | 38-44 Duckworth Lane | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Superstore | 121 Fairbank Road | 353 yd | |
| Morrisons | Victoria Shopping Centre, Young Street | 878 yd | |
| B&M | Unit 13a, Victoria Shopping Centre, Thornton Road | 902 yd | |
| Getir UK | Unit 4, Four Lanes Business Park, Cemetery Road | 964 yd | |
| Lidl | Ingleby Road | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whetley Academy WHETLEY LANE | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Manningham Mills Sports Association SCOTCHMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Bradford Girls Grammar School SQUIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 642 yd |
| West Park GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND WEST PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Scotchman Road Athletics Coaching Centre (Closed) Scotchman Road | artificial grass pitch | 660 yd |
| Great Horton Church Cricket Club 108A 108A ALLERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Salem Athletic Cricket Club GARDEN LANE | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Manningham Sports Centre CARLISLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 953 yd |
| The Curve CARLISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| St William'S Catholic Primary School YOUNG STREET | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 2.2% |
| Median download speed | 81.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.