Buxton Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD9 4LP 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 Buxton Lane, Bradford, BD9 4LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD9 4LW, BD9 4LG, BD9 4SU, BD9 4LL, BD9 4LQ, BD9 4LU, BD9 4LS, BD9 4JY, BD9 4LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD9 4LP 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 | 49.5% | 50.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.3% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 41.9% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 40.8% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 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 | 46% | 46% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 31.6% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 15% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 4LP this area, 34.2% 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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 34.2% | 8.5% | 18.2% | 16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 13% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 17.7% | -8.2% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 12.8% | 5.7% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.9% 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% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 60.6% | 63.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 60.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 28.1% | 19.9% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -61.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 65.2% 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 | 59.5% | 65.2% | 5.7% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.3% | 23.2% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 17.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.9% | 65.2% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 24% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.6% | 2.4% | -21.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.3% | 37.2% | -29.9% |
| Christian | 16.8% | 46.2% | -29.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 67.3% | 6.5% | 60.8% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buxton Lane was 146.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.4% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buxton Lane has the 29th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 431st highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Buxton Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-03-27 | £177,329 |
| 10 Buxton Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,500 | 2025-03-20 | £135,089 |
| 8 Buxton Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,500 | 2012-11-02 | £129,605 |
| 14 Buxton Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2007-01-24 | £173,003 |
| 14 Buxton Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £31,000 | 1998-06-05 | £140,864 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD9 4LP 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Other | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 2,042 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 | 2,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,784 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 | 277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Woods First School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School Rossefield Road , Heaton BD9 4DA | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Crag Road , BD18 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary School Crag Road , BD18 2ES | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Community school | 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 | 700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Cunliffe Road , BD8 7AP | - not rated | 915 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 | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Grammar School Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 1,206 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 | 302 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotchman Middle School Scotchman Road , BD9 5DF | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drummond Middle School Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manningham Middle School Manningham Lane , BD8 7HS | - not rated | 1,961 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 | 2,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,868 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,539 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 | 3,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 176 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 524 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 819 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw House School 150 Wilmer Road , Heaton BD9 4AH | - not rated | 877 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 884 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 | 313 yd | |
| Sultans Restaurant | 204-206 Keighley Road | 313 yd | |
| Kashmiri Aroma | 217 Keighley Road | 352 yd | |
| Eden's tearoom & Patisserie | Unit 4, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 352 yd | |
| Lister Park Boating Pavilion | Lister Park, Oak Lane | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Swan | 74 Frizinghall Road | 267 yd | |
| Owlet Hall Social Club | 53 Greenfield Avenue | 735 yd | |
| Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only) | 60 Bolton Hall Road | 771 yd | |
| Bradford Hotel (Bar Only) | 157 Valley Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stone Bake | 294 Keighley Road | 148 yd | |
| Deli 29 | 310 Keighley Road | 223 yd | |
| JDC Grill & Chill | 308 Keighley Road | 223 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 352 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 5, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 352 yd | |
| Aldi | 3 Stanley Court | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gaisby Stray (Closed) Gaisby Lane | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Frizinghall Community Centre Association (Closed) Midland Road | 485 yd | |
| Bradford Grammar School KEIGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 528 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 POPLAR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Derek Ogden Memorial Playing Fields CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS POWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Bolton Woods Community Centre LIVINGSTONE ROAD | 643 yd | |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park NORTH AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 670 yd |
| Bradford Christian School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | 819 yd | |
| St Bede'S And St Joseph'S Catholic College (Ignis Campus) Cunliffe Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 910 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 | 44.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.23 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.