Lilycroft Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD9 5AJ 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 Lilycroft Road, Bradford, BD9 5AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD9 5AW, BD9 5AH, BD9 5AN, BD9 5ED, BD9 5AQ, BD8 9DA, BD9 5AY, BD9 5AL, BD9 5AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD9 5AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents 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 | 49.1% | 48.8% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.2% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 BD9 5AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 24.1% | 34.8% | 10.7% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.5% | 53.4% | -11.1% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 43.2% | 49.6% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 32.7% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 5AJ this area, 39.1% 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 39.1% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 20.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 13.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 14.9% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 11.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 16.7% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 12.7% | 2.8% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 1.3% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 90.1% | 93.4% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 90.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -80.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 58.5% | 60.4% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 39.2% | 36.8% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 31.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.3% | 60.2% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 26.9% | 24.4% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 4.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.8% | 3.3% | -23.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 8.4% | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1% | 37.2% | -36.2% |
| Christian | 0.8% | 46.2% | -45.4% |
| Muslim | 96.9% | 6.5% | 90.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 1% | 6.0% | -5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilycroft Road was 43.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.3% lower than the Manningham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lilycroft Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Manningham and the 320th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202 Lilycroft Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2002-07-12 | £236,188 |
| 196 Lilycroft Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £43,000 | 1997-04-30 | £204,065 |
| 196 Lilycroft Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1996-05-24 | £163,979 |
BD9 5AJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in BD9 5AJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Unemployed | 33 |
| Other | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 364 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 | 661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,816 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 | 3,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Scotchman Road , Heaton BD9 5AT | - not rated | 297 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Mills Scotchman Road , Manningham BD9 5AT | - not rated | 297 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School Whitby Terrace , Girlington BD8 9JL | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Primary School Lilycroft Road , Manningham BD9 5AD | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Primary School Scotchman Road , Heaton BD9 5DF | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy converter | 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 Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One In A Million Free School Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,586 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,229 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 3,667 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 851 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 5,355 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 | 806 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School Ambler Street , BD8 8AW | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc White Abbey Road , BD8 8EJ | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaan Restaurant | 135-137 Toller Lane | 144 yd | |
| Mother Hubbards | 21 Duckworth Lane | 218 yd | |
| Atahs Cafe | 1 Woodlands Terrace | 220 yd | |
| Bigfellas Pizzeria | 33 Lilycroft Road | 234 yd | |
| Dhesi Grill | 29-31 Lilycroft Road | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bradford Bowling Club (Bar Only) | Prospect Place | 611 yd | |
| The Carlisle Pub (Bar Only) | 86 Carlisle Road | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama's Pizza | 184 Lilycroft Road | 2 yd | |
| BBQ Express Bradford | 145 Toller Lane | 144 yd | |
| Madina Roti House | 151 Toller Lane | 144 yd | |
| Drip | 149 Toller Lane | 145 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 2 Whitby Road | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Superstore | 121 Fairbank Road | 323 yd | |
| Kana Peena Supermarket | 40 Oak Lane | 899 yd | |
| Morrisons | Victoria Shopping Centre, Young Street | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scotchman Road Athletics Coaching Centre (Closed) Scotchman Road | artificial grass pitch | 423 yd |
| Manningham Mills Sports Association SCOTCHMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Whetley Academy WHETLEY LANE | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Manningham Sports Centre CARLISLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 760 yd |
| The Curve CARLISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| Salem Athletic Cricket Club GARDEN LANE | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| West Park GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND WEST PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Bradford Girls Grammar School SQUIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 937 yd |
| St Bede'S And St Joseph'S Catholic College (Ardor Campus) Highgate | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,066 yd |
| Heaton Tennis And Squash Club CROFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,067 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.