Ambleside Avenue is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD9 5HX 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 Ambleside Avenue, Bradford, BD9 5HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD9 5HT, BD9 5JA, BD9 5HS, BD9 5HR, BD9 5BP, BD9 5JB, BD9 5HU, BD9 5HN, BD9 5HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD9 5HX 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 5HX 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 5HX 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 Ambleside Avenue was 31.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.9% lower than the Manningham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ambleside Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Manningham and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ambleside Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-02-17 | £258,613 |
| 41 Ambleside Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-11-01 | £280,084 |
| 33 Ambleside Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-07-21 | £278,004 |
| 23 Ambleside Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-04-22 | £337,031 |
| 45 Ambleside Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2021-05-19 | £291,557 |
BD9 5HX 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 | 956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,389 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 | 3out of 4 | 462 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 | - not rated | 670 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Mills Scotchman Road , Manningham BD9 5AT | - not rated | 670 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School Whitby Terrace , Girlington BD8 9JL | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Girlington Primary School Girlington Road , BD8 9NR | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community school | 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 | 901 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 3,433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,863 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,246 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 650 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prism Independent School Walker Drive , Girlington BD8 9ES | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 1out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane | 383 yd | |
| BRI ENT Tea Bar | Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane | 383 yd | |
| Compass Contract Services at Deli Marche Maternity | Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane | 383 yd | |
| Compass Contract Services at Lifestyle | Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane | 383 yd | |
| Deli Co | 67 Duckworth Lane | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bradford Bowling Club (Bar Only) | Prospect Place | 366 yd | |
| Heaton Tennis and Squash Club (Bar Only) | Garth Barn Close | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Beatz | 226 Toller Lane | 233 yd | |
| Kebab Room | 150-152 Toller Lane | 248 yd | |
| Compass Contract Services at Deli Marche Field House | Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane | 383 yd | |
| Dil Passand | 60 Duckworth Lane | 385 yd | |
| Deli Passion | 52 Duckworth Lane | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Superstore | 121 Fairbank Road | 888 yd | |
| Co Op | 43-47 High Park Drive | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Athletic Cricket Club GARDEN LANE | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Manningham Mills Sports Association SCOTCHMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Bradford Girls Grammar School SQUIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 654 yd |
| Scotchman Road Athletics Coaching Centre (Closed) Scotchman Road | artificial grass pitch | 689 yd |
| Heaton Tennis And Squash Club CROFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 836 yd |
| St Bede'S And St Joseph'S Catholic College (Ardor Campus) Highgate | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 869 yd |
| Great Horton Church Cricket Club 108A 108A ALLERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| West Park GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND GIRLINGTON RECREATION GROUND WEST PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 979 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.