Smith Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD9 5HE 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 Smith Lane, Bradford, BD9 5HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD9 5JE, BD9 5HQ, BD9 5HD, BD9 5HH, BD9 5HY, BD9 5JD, BD9 5DR, BD9 5HJ, BD9 5DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD9 5HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.4% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.6% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 5HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 29.9% | 33% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.4% | 59.9% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 33.1% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9.8% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 5HE this area, 33% 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 | 35.6% | 33% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 7.7% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 12.1% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 14.8% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 29.1% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.2% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 4.9% 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% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 8.6% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 0.8% | -6.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 89.7% | 76.1% | -13.6% | 2.7% | 73.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 81.4% | -76.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 62.3% 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 | 57.3% | 62.3% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 40.2% | 33.2% | -7.0% | 5.6% | 27.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.3% | 62.3% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 30.8% | 29.9% | 9.8% | 21.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 1.2% | -6.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.3% | 2.8% | -30.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.4% | 37.2% | -36.8% |
| Christian | 3.2% | 46.2% | -43.0% |
| Muslim | 93.1% | 6.5% | 86.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smith Lane was 31.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.1% lower than the Manningham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Smith Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Manningham and the 191st lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Smith Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2015-10-05 | £181,193 |
| 11 Smith Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2009-11-23 | £302,129 |
| 9 Smith Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2001-01-26 | £257,976 |
BD9 5HE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,183 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 | 3,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Primary School Scotchman Road , Heaton BD9 5DF | - not rated | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Primary School Scotchman Road , Heaton BD9 5DF | - not rated | 428 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 | 497 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Primary School Scotchman Road , Manningham BD9 5AT | - not rated | 497 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Mills Scotchman Road , Manningham BD9 5AT | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 566 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Grammar School Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Syedna Way , BD8 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotchman Middle School Scotchman Road , BD9 5DF | - not rated | 428 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whetley Middle School Whetley Lane , BD8 9HZ | - not rated | 857 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drummond Middle School Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairweather Green Middle School Thornton Road , BD8 0HJ | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Dene Middle School Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | - not rated | 1,743 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 | 2,862 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,525 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 3,639 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,910 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 | 1,696 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 5,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherleigh Preparatory School 5 Lynton Drive , BD9 5JH | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 566 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Temple Bank School Daisy Hill Lane , BD9 6BN | - not rated | 879 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prism Independent School Walker Drive , Girlington BD8 9ES | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw House School 150 Wilmer Road , Heaton BD9 4AH | - not rated | 1,131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Parmesans | 39 Duckworth Lane | 188 yd | |
| Fresh Fillingz | 31 Duckworth Lane | 196 yd | |
| Deli Co | 67 Duckworth Lane | 198 yd | |
| Dara Shawarma | 6 Duckworth Lane | 228 yd | |
| Mother Hubbards | 21 Duckworth Lane | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bradford Bowling Club (Bar Only) | Prospect Place | 206 yd | |
| The Red Lion (Bar Only) | 589 Thornton Road | 1,008 yd | |
| Heaton Tennis and Squash Club (Bar Only) | Garth Barn Close | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Room | 150-152 Toller Lane | 64 yd | |
| Deli Passion | 52 Duckworth Lane | 145 yd | |
| Dil Passand | 60 Duckworth Lane | 157 yd | |
| Zana Steak House | 35-37 Duckworth Lane | 188 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 51 Duckworth Lane | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Superstore | 121 Fairbank Road | 653 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manningham Mills Sports Association SCOTCHMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Bradford Girls Grammar School SQUIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 562 yd |
| Scotchman Road Athletics Coaching Centre (Closed) Scotchman Road | artificial grass pitch | 643 yd |
| Salem Athletic Cricket Club GARDEN LANE | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| West Park GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND WEST PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Great Horton Church Cricket Club 108A 108A ALLERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Whetley Academy WHETLEY LANE | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Heaton Tennis And Squash Club CROFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 991 yd |
| St Bede'S And St Joseph'S Catholic College (Ardor Campus) Highgate | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,014 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.