Birch Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD8 9QG 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 Birch Street, Bradford, BD8 9QG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD8 9QH, BD8 9ST, BD8 9QQ, BD8 9QS, BD8 9SR, BD8 9QJ, BD8 9NH, BD8 9NQ, BD8 9QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD8 9QG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 51.1% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53.8% | 48.9% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 9QG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 32.2% | 34.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 53.5% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 38.3% | 46.3% | 8.0% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.3% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 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 9QG this area, 39.4% 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 | 43.9% | 39.4% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 21.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 10.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 6% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 18.2% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 13.3% | 5.2% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.6% 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 | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 74.2% | 75.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 72.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 0.8% | -4.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 9.4% | 8.6% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -72.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 57.3% 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% | 57.3% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.3% | 31.1% | -6.2% | 5.6% | 25.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.8% | 57.3% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 25.5% | 20.5% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 4.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.9% | 7.4% | -19.5% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.9% | 1.2% | 7.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.2% | 37.2% | -35.0% |
| Christian | 11% | 46.2% | -35.2% |
| Muslim | 77.2% | 6.5% | 70.7% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Street was 122.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.2% lower than the Manningham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birch Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Manningham and the 546th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Birch Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-05-21 | £90,608 |
| 19 Birch Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2016-02-03 | £142,993 |
| 18 Birch Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2009-09-14 | £130,387 |
| 22 Birch Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2007-09-04 | £157,182 |
| 12 Birch Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2006-09-22 | £204,260 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Looking after home or family | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Other | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,227 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 | 2,791 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 | 255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whetley Primary School Whetley Lane , BD8 9HZ | - not rated | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whetley Academy Whetley Lane , Girlington BD8 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William's Catholic Primary School Young Street , BD8 9RG | - not rated | 487 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 | 487 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 557 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 602 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhodesway School Oaks Lane , Allerton BD15 7RU | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairweather Green Middle School Thornton Road , BD8 0HJ | - not rated | 845 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotchman Middle School Scotchman Road , BD9 5DF | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drummond Middle School Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lidget Green Middle School Cemetery Road , Lidget Green BD7 2PY | - not rated | 1,393 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 | 2,334 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,300 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 4,420 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 | 1,537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 4,880 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 | 569 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 602 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Netherleigh Preparatory School 5 Lynton Drive , BD9 5JH | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesse Street Pre-Admission Centre Jesse Street , Thornton Road BD8 0JQ | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Bank School Daisy Hill Lane , BD9 6BN | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Street Food | 578 Thornton Road | 166 yd | |
| Dreamy Desserts | 528 Thornton Road | 202 yd | |
| Deli Intu | 532 Thornton Road | 224 yd | |
| Rudys | 44a Mortimer Street | 243 yd | |
| Tawa House | 516 Thornton Road | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion (Bar Only) | 589 Thornton Road | 277 yd | |
| West Bradford Bowling Club (Bar Only) | Prospect Place | 652 yd | |
| Fairweather Green Inn (Bar only) | 799 Thornton Road | 824 yd | |
| Queens Hotel (Bar Only) | 863 Thornton Road | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Food | 576 Thornton Road | 163 yd | |
| Abaseen Peshawari | 16 Willow Street | 190 yd | |
| Fahim's Takeaway | 604 Thornton Road | 196 yd | |
| West Park Fisheries | 511 Thornton Road | 197 yd | |
| Just A Bite | 513 Thornton Road | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Victoria Shopping Centre, Young Street | 341 yd | |
| B&M | Unit 13a, Victoria Shopping Centre, Thornton Road | 358 yd | |
| Getir UK | Unit 4, Four Lanes Business Park, Cemetery Road | 390 yd | |
| Lidl | Ingleby Road | 536 yd | |
| Asia Superstore | 121 Fairbank Road | 625 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND WEST PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 180 yd |
| Whetley Academy WHETLEY LANE | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| St William'S Catholic Primary School YOUNG STREET | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Bradford Girls Grammar School SQUIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Great Horton Church Cricket Club 108A 108A ALLERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Speedball Indoor Football Ltd DUNCOMBE WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Munby Street Recreation Ground LUND STREET | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| 5 Alive Soccer Centre Ltd YORK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,052 yd |
| Green Top Street Recreation Ground SUNNINGDALE | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.