Girlington Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD8 9NS 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 Girlington Road, Bradford, BD8 9NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD8 9NR, BD8 9NT, BD8 9PG, BD8 9NY, BD8 9LN, BD8 9NU, BD8 9QN, BD8 9LP, BD8 9QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD8 9NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50% | 49.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 9NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 30.3% | 30.7% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 55.1% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 39.2% | 49.1% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 34.8% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 12.5% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 9NS this area, 32.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 32.2% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 26% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 9.1% | 5.8% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 6.8% 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% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 79.4% | 73.9% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 71.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 7.4% | 6.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -74.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 51.6% 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 | 56.6% | 51.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 8.5% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 38.8% | 37.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 31.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.4% | 52% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 33.1% | 28.5% | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 8.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.1% | 4.3% | -17.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 10.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.9% | 37.2% | -33.3% |
| Christian | 11.4% | 46.2% | -34.8% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 78.9% | 6.5% | 72.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Girlington Road was 38.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the Manningham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Girlington Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Manningham and the 275th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Girlington Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2013-07-16 | £211,219 |
| 189 Girlington Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2010-10-15 | £95,462 |
| 189 Girlington Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2005-08-04 | £105,191 |
| 189 Girlington Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 1996-12-20 | £186,610 |
BD8 9NS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,148 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 | 3,069 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 | 248 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School Whitby Terrace , Girlington BD8 9JL | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whetley Academy Whetley Lane , Girlington BD8 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Young Street , BD8 9RG | - not rated | 774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Scotchman Road , Heaton BD9 5AT | - not rated | 832 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 | 1,489 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One In A Million Free School Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,416 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 | 2,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,178 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,497 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 4,128 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 | 480 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 5,267 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 | 637 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School Ambler Street , BD8 8AW | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc White Abbey Road , BD8 8EJ | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 1,786 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atahs Cafe | 1 Woodlands Terrace | 356 yd | |
| Desi Parmesans | 39 Duckworth Lane | 361 yd | |
| Fresh Fillingz | 31 Duckworth Lane | 371 yd | |
| Deli Co | 67 Duckworth Lane | 378 yd | |
| SmashDown | 29 Whetley Lane | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bradford Bowling Club (Bar Only) | Prospect Place | 471 yd | |
| The Red Lion (Bar Only) | 589 Thornton Road | 562 yd | |
| Fairweather Green Inn (Bar only) | 799 Thornton Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flavours | 370 Girlington Road | 220 yd | |
| Roti Rooms | 297 Girlington Road | 242 yd | |
| Nadeem's Savoury Hut | 4 Whitby Terrace | 321 yd | |
| Abaseen Peshawari | 16 Willow Street | 358 yd | |
| Zana Steak House | 35-37 Duckworth Lane | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Superstore | 121 Fairbank Road | 384 yd | |
| Morrisons | Victoria Shopping Centre, Young Street | 578 yd | |
| B&M | Unit 13a, Victoria Shopping Centre, Thornton Road | 602 yd | |
| Getir UK | Unit 4, Four Lanes Business Park, Cemetery Road | 678 yd | |
| Lidl | Ingleby Road | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whetley Academy WHETLEY LANE | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| West Park GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND WEST PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Bradford Girls Grammar School SQUIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 592 yd |
| Great Horton Church Cricket Club 108A 108A ALLERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| St William'S Catholic Primary School YOUNG STREET | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Manningham Mills Sports Association SCOTCHMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Speedball Indoor Football Ltd DUNCOMBE WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| Scotchman Road Athletics Coaching Centre (Closed) Scotchman Road | artificial grass pitch | 949 yd |
| Manningham Sports Centre CARLISLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 983 yd |
| The Curve CARLISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,033 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 150.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.