Ferndale Grove is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD9 4LF 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 Ferndale Grove, Bradford, BD9 4LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD9 4LE, BD9 4LA, BD9 4LD, BD9 4JZ, BD9 4JR, BD9 4JY, BD9 4LQ, BD9 4JX, BD9 4JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD9 4LF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 47.8% | 52.9% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 52.2% | 47.1% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 32.1% | 38.9% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 48.9% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 48.2% | 48.2% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 21.5% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11.5% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 16% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 32.1% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.6% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.8% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 49.1% | 65% | 15.9% | 2.7% | 62.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 20.6% | 16.8% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -64.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 19.9% | 0.4% | -19.5% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 53% | 69.9% | 16.9% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 39.8% | 23.8% | -16.0% | 5.6% | 18.2% |
| 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 | 53% | 69.8% | 16.8% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 12.5% | 25.1% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 1.3% | -6.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 2.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 1.3% | -19.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13% | 37.2% | -24.2% |
| Christian | 7.8% | 46.2% | -38.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 70.8% | 6.5% | 64.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferndale Grove was 112.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.1% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ferndale Grove has the 44th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 610th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Ferndale Grove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-09-28 | £193,896 |
| 18 Ferndale Grove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2021-04-09 | £217,025 |
| 48 Ferndale Grove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-07-25 | £161,447 |
| 42 Ferndale Grove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £111,995 | 2012-12-14 | £195,432 |
| 14 Ferndale Grove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2012-10-19 | £214,502 |
BD9 4LF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BD9 4LF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BD9 4LF 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 | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,766 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 | 2,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frizinghall Primary School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HP | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Woods First School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School Rossefield Road , Heaton BD9 4DA | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Skinner Lane , BD8 7PL | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Skinner Lane , Manningham BD8 7PL | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Challenge College North Avenue , BD8 7ND | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Cunliffe Road , BD8 7AP | - not rated | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Grammar School Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frizinghall Middle School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HW | - not rated | 582 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotchman Middle School Scotchman Road , BD9 5DF | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drummond Middle School Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manningham Middle School Manningham Lane , BD8 7HS | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whetley Middle School Whetley Lane , BD8 9HZ | - not rated | 2,010 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 | 2,770 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,606 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,267 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 | 3,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 5,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 259 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 411 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw House School 150 Wilmer Road , Heaton BD9 4AH | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 880 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 903 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Thai | 198-200 Keighley Road | 89 yd | |
| Sultans Restaurant | 204-206 Keighley Road | 89 yd | |
| Eden's tearoom & Patisserie | Unit 4, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 159 yd | |
| Kashmiri Aroma | 217 Keighley Road | 159 yd | |
| Lister Park Boating Pavilion | Lister Park, Oak Lane | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Swan | 74 Frizinghall Road | 83 yd | |
| Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only) | 60 Bolton Hall Road | 880 yd | |
| Owlet Hall Social Club | 53 Greenfield Avenue | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 2, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 159 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 5, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 159 yd | |
| The Stone Bake | 294 Keighley Road | 342 yd | |
| Deli 29 | 310 Keighley Road | 449 yd | |
| JDC Grill & Chill | 308 Keighley Road | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 159 yd | |
| Aldi | 3 Stanley Court | 566 yd | |
| Kana Peena Supermarket | 40 Oak Lane | 836 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Grammar School KEIGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 263 yd |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park NORTH AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 492 yd |
| Gaisby Stray (Closed) Gaisby Lane | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| St Bede'S And St Joseph'S Catholic College (Ignis Campus) Cunliffe Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 672 yd |
| Derek Ogden Memorial Playing Fields CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS POWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Bolton Woods Community Centre LIVINGSTONE ROAD | 748 yd | |
| Frizinghall Community Centre Association (Closed) Midland Road | 765 yd | |
| King George V Playing Fields LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 POPLAR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Bradford Christian School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | 902 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.