Lilycroft Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD9 5BN is located in the Toller electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 2008-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lilycroft Road, Bradford, BD9 5BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD9 5BR, BD9 5BQ, BD9 5BE, BD9 5BD, BD9 4RJ, BD9 4RH, BD9 4RE, BD9 4RQ, BD9 4QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD9 5BN is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 46.8% | 46.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 53.2% | 53.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 5BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.6% 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 | 53.8% | 72.6% | 18.8% | 37.9% | 34.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 13.3% | -21.2% | 44.2% | -30.9% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 54.3% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 33.7% | -5.7% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.6% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 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 5BN this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 61.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 8.5% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 4.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 5.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 13.3% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.1% | 61.1% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 27.3% |
| Other | 10.5% | 0% | -10.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.7% 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 | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 14.8% | 21.6% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 18.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| White | 40.4% | 39.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -41.7% |
| Arab | 24.6% | 10.6% | -14.0% | 0.6% | 10.0% |
| Other | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 62.5% 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 | 51.2% | 62.5% | 11.3% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 10.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 7.3% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36% | 18.4% | -17.6% | 5.6% | 12.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.2% | 61.6% | 10.4% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| 10+ Years | 23.6% | 19.2% | -4.4% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 7.2% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 8.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 4.8% | 0.1% | 4.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 23.7% | 46.2% | -22.5% |
| Muslim | 39.2% | 6.5% | 32.7% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilycroft Road was 85.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.6% lower than the Manningham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Lilycroft Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Manningham and the 730th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 426 The Velvet Mill Lilycroft Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £44,500 | 2024-04-23 | £47,440 |
| Apartment 330 The Velvet Mill Lilycroft Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2022-07-19 | £54,006 |
| Apartment 412 The Velvet Mill Lilycroft Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,500 | 2021-02-23 | £45,775 |
| Apartment 430 Velvet Mill Lilycroft Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £42,100 | 2019-11-14 | £53,632 |
| Apartment 325 The Velvet Mill Lilycroft Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £42,100 | 2019-11-08 | £53,632 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD9 5BN 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 | 127 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 251 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 | 1,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,332 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 | 3,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilycroft Primary School Lilycroft Road , Manningham BD9 5AD | - not rated | 233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Primary School Lilycroft Road , Manningham BD9 5AD | - not rated | 233 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Skinner Lane , BD8 7PL | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Skinner Lane , Manningham BD8 7PL | 3out of 4 | 354 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 | 463 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic College Cunliffe Road , BD8 7AP | - not rated | 1,009 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 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Grammar School Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Challenge College North Avenue , BD8 7ND | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drummond Middle School Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 628 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotchman Middle School Scotchman Road , BD9 5DF | - not rated | 718 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whetley Middle School Whetley Lane , BD8 9HZ | - not rated | 944 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manningham Middle School Manningham Lane , BD8 7HS | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Middle School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HW | - not rated | 1,591 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 | 2,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 3,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,569 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 | 2,562 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 4,935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Bilal Academy for Girls 1-3 Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 628 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School Ambler Street , BD8 8AW | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw House School 150 Wilmer Road , Heaton BD9 4AH | - not rated | 797 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 952 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prism Independent School Walker Drive , Girlington BD8 9ES | - not rated | 999 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listers Coffee Shop | Manningham Mills Community Centre, The Silk Warehouse, Lilycroft Road | 83 yd | |
| Indus Peshawari Cuisine | 78 Lilycroft Road | 165 yd | |
| Karak & Co | Awan Building, Lilycroft Road | 165 yd | |
| Dhesi Grill | 29-31 Lilycroft Road | 244 yd | |
| Mi Chaii | 119-121 Oak Lane | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carlisle Pub (Bar Only) | 86 Carlisle Road | 598 yd | |
| West Bradford Bowling Club (Bar Only) | Prospect Place | 1,061 yd | |
| Bradford Bridge Club (Bar Only) | 8 Mornington Villas | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appetizers | 76 Oak Lane | 120 yd | |
| SD Kebabs | 49 Victor Road | 148 yd | |
| TG Lounge | 74 Lilycroft Road | 165 yd | |
| Apni Dukaan and Apna Dera | 53 Victor Road | 169 yd | |
| Yazz's Pizza Diner | 141 Oak Lane | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kana Peena Supermarket | 40 Oak Lane | 441 yd | |
| Asia Superstore | 121 Fairbank Road | 650 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scotchman Road Athletics Coaching Centre (Closed) Scotchman Road | artificial grass pitch | 392 yd |
| Manningham Mills Sports Association SCOTCHMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| The Curve CARLISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Manningham Sports Centre CARLISLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 637 yd |
| Whetley Academy WHETLEY LANE | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Bradford Grammar School KEIGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 947 yd |
| Salem Athletic Cricket Club GARDEN LANE | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| St Bede'S And St Joseph'S Catholic College (Ignis Campus) Cunliffe Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,012 yd |
| St Bede'S And St Joseph'S Catholic College (Ardor Campus) Highgate | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,025 yd |
| Heaton Tennis And Squash Club CROFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,049 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Median download speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.