Emm Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD9 4AP is located in the Heaton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Emm Lane, Bradford, BD9 4AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD9 4AL, BD9 4AZ, BD9 4AJ, BD9 4BA, BD9 4DE, BD9 4AU, BD9 4AE, BD9 4AR, BD9 4DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD9 4AP is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 46.2% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 53.4% | 53.8% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD9 4AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 49.5% | 15.6% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 35.5% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 3.5% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 41.3% | 38.1% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 34.3% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 22.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 6.9% | 0.2% | -6.7% | 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 BD9 4AP this area, 37.4% 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 | 43.8% | 37.4% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 19.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 13.4% | 6.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 9% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 10.9% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 25.3% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.1% 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% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 42.2% | 50.8% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 48.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 38.7% | 31.1% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -50.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 75.8% | 73% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.6% | 17.1% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 72.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 17.5% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 3.7% | -14.0% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13% | 37.2% | -24.2% |
| Christian | 10.7% | 46.2% | -35.5% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 56.9% | 6.5% | 50.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 17.4% | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emm Lane was 85.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.4% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Emm Lane has the 46th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 734th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94A Emm Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2016-12-13 | £130,355 |
| 92 Emm Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-09-16 | £427,661 |
| 82 Emm Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2002-05-29 | £329,393 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD9 4AP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Other | 81 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre Washington Street , Girlington BD8 9QW | 4out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School Rossefield Road , Heaton BD9 4DA | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Primary School Scotchman Road , Heaton BD9 5DF | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Primary School Scotchman Road , Heaton BD9 5DF | - not rated | 722 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Scotchman Road , Heaton BD9 5AT | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Primary School Scotchman Road , Manningham BD9 5AT | - not rated | 780 yd | Community school | 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, A Voluntary Academy Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 256 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Grammar School Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 256 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 256 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Challenge College North Avenue , BD8 7ND | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotchman Middle School Scotchman Road , BD9 5DF | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Middle School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HW | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drummond Middle School Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whetley Middle School Whetley Lane , BD8 9HZ | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Middle School Haworth Road , Heaton BD9 6LL | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 2,610 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,955 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,508 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw House School 150 Wilmer Road , Heaton BD9 4AH | - not rated | 170 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 202 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Royds School Redburn Drive , BD18 3AZ | - not rated | 864 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh Preparatory School 5 Lynton Drive , BD9 5JH | - not rated | 1,047 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Monkey Cafe | 10A Highgate | 172 yd | |
| Deli Fresh | 10 Highgate | 172 yd | |
| Bala Hissar | 46-50 Highgate | 323 yd | |
| Kashmiri Aroma | 217 Keighley Road | 732 yd | |
| Eden's tearoom & Patisserie | Unit 4, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Tennis and Squash Club (Bar Only) | Garth Barn Close | 342 yd | |
| The Black Swan | 74 Frizinghall Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Bakery | 14 Highgate | 172 yd | |
| King's Noodle | 10C Highgate | 172 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 732 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 5, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 732 yd | |
| Burger Beatz | 226 Toller Lane | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bede'S And St Joseph'S Catholic College (Ardor Campus) Highgate | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 257 yd |
| Heaton Tennis And Squash Club CROFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 311 yd |
| Salem Athletic Cricket Club GARDEN LANE | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Scotchman Road Athletics Coaching Centre (Closed) Scotchman Road | artificial grass pitch | 676 yd |
| Manningham Mills Sports Association SCOTCHMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Bradford Grammar School KEIGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,020 yd |
| Bradford Salem Rfc SHAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,052 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.