Willow Street is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD8 9QJ 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 Willow Street, Bradford, BD8 9QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD8 9QL, BD8 9QQ, BD8 9QH, BD8 9ST, BD8 9NG, BD8 9NF, BD8 9NQ, BD8 9NJ, BD8 9NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD8 9QJ 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 | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.8% | 37.7% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 47.9% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 44.6% | 47.3% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 33.7% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 9QJ this area, 35.3% 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 | 37.6% | 35.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 14.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 12.9% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.4% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 15.7% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 9.8% | 4.2% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.7% 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 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 73.1% | 76.8% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 74.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 1.4% | -4.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 9.2% | 7.7% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -73.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 60.5% 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 | 60.9% | 60.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 9.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.6% | 28.3% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 22.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.9% | 60.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 26.2% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 4.4% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 2.5% | -15.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.1% | 37.2% | -35.1% |
| Christian | 11.2% | 46.2% | -35.0% |
| Muslim | 76.7% | 6.5% | 70.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Street was 156.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% higher than the Manningham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Manningham and the 390th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Willow Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2024-01-26 | £135,129 |
| 21 Willow Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2021-08-12 | £84,757 |
| 21 Willow Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £43,500 | 2017-03-31 | £67,416 |
| 44 Willow Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2016-07-29 | £121,335 |
| 54 Willow Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2016-03-10 | £96,271 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD8 9QJ 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 | 77 |
| Looking after home or family | 59 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Other | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,186 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 | 2,696 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 | 263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William's Catholic Primary School Young Street , BD8 9RG | - not rated | 399 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 | 399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whetley Primary School Whetley Lane , BD8 9HZ | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whetley Academy Whetley Lane , Girlington BD8 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 461 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 706 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhodesway School Oaks Lane , Allerton BD15 7RU | - not rated | 1,732 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 | 1,851 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 | 411 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairweather Green Middle School Thornton Road , BD8 0HJ | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drummond Middle School Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotchman Middle School Scotchman Road , BD9 5DF | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lidget Green Middle School Cemetery Road , Lidget Green BD7 2PY | - not rated | 1,325 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 | 2,233 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,195 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 4,495 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 | 1,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 4,778 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 | 504 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 706 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Bilal Academy for Girls 1-3 Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Jesse Street Pre-Admission Centre Jesse Street , Thornton Road BD8 0JQ | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh Preparatory School 5 Lynton Drive , BD9 5JH | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Other independent 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 | 89 yd | |
| Dreamy Desserts | 528 Thornton Road | 98 yd | |
| Deli Intu | 532 Thornton Road | 120 yd | |
| Rudys | 44a Mortimer Street | 216 yd | |
| Tawa House | 516 Thornton Road | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion (Bar Only) | 589 Thornton Road | 279 yd | |
| West Bradford Bowling Club (Bar Only) | Prospect Place | 748 yd | |
| Fairweather Green Inn (Bar only) | 799 Thornton Road | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Food | 576 Thornton Road | 96 yd | |
| Dial A Roti | 558a Thornton Road | 98 yd | |
| Abaseen Peshawari | 16 Willow Street | 99 yd | |
| West Park Fisheries | 511 Thornton Road | 137 yd | |
| Just A Bite | 513 Thornton Road | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Victoria Shopping Centre, Young Street | 244 yd | |
| B&M | Unit 13a, Victoria Shopping Centre, Thornton Road | 264 yd | |
| Getir UK | Unit 4, Four Lanes Business Park, Cemetery Road | 380 yd | |
| Lidl | Ingleby Road | 432 yd | |
| Asia Superstore | 121 Fairbank Road | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND WEST PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| St William'S Catholic Primary School YOUNG STREET | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Whetley Academy WHETLEY LANE | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Speedball Indoor Football Ltd DUNCOMBE WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Great Horton Church Cricket Club 108A 108A ALLERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Bradford Girls Grammar School SQUIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Munby Street Recreation Ground LUND STREET | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| 5 Alive Soccer Centre Ltd YORK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,059 yd |
| Dixons Kings Academy NORTHSIDE ROAD | 1,093 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 | 86.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.