Hawkswood Avenue is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD9 5LB 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 Hawkswood Avenue, Bradford, BD9 5LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD9 5QQ, BD9 5LD, BD9 5LA, BD9 5LG, BD9 5QH, BD9 5LE, BD9 5DG, BD9 5BY, BD9 5BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD9 5LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.6% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.4% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 5LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 32.9% | 34.5% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 54.3% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 45.6% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 38.5% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 10.5% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 21.5% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9.8% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 11.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 33.8% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 9.8% | 4.5% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 3.4% 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 | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 74.7% | 80.6% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 77.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 8.8% | 3.4% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -78.0% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 64.9% 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 | 61.3% | 64.9% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.1% | 33.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 27.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.3% | 64.8% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 28.1% | 26.1% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.4% | 1.9% | -26.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 76.7% | 14.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.3% | 37.2% | -35.9% |
| Christian | 3.7% | 46.2% | -42.5% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 83.7% | 6.5% | 77.2% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawkswood Avenue was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% lower than the Manningham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hawkswood Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Manningham and the 86th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hawkswood Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-06-12 | £315,000 |
| 2 Hawkswood Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2020-01-24 | £260,126 |
| 15 Hawkswood Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2013-11-04 | £246,766 |
| 12 Hawkswood Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2010-06-21 | £305,592 |
| Hawkswood Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2008-10-31 | £313,963 |
BD9 5LB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
BD9 5LB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BD9 5LB 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 | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 885 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 | 1,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,114 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 | 207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Primary School Scotchman Road , Heaton BD9 5DF | - not rated | 207 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 | 466 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Primary School Scotchman Road , Manningham BD9 5AT | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Mills Scotchman Road , Manningham BD9 5AT | 3out of 4 | 466 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, A Voluntary Academy Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Grammar School Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 507 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 507 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Syedna Way , BD8 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,641 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 | 207 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whetley Middle School Whetley Lane , BD8 9HZ | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drummond Middle School Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Middle School Haworth Road , Heaton BD9 6LL | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Middle School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HW | - not rated | 1,755 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 | 3,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,851 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,302 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 | 2,035 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 | 368 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw House School 150 Wilmer Road , Heaton BD9 4AH | - not rated | 726 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 858 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Temple Bank School Daisy Hill Lane , BD9 6BN | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bala Hissar | 46-50 Highgate | 553 yd | |
| Lunch Monkey Cafe | 10A Highgate | 610 yd | |
| Deli Fresh | 10 Highgate | 610 yd | |
| Dara Shawarma | 6 Duckworth Lane | 644 yd | |
| Fresh Fillingz | 31 Duckworth Lane | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Tennis and Squash Club (Bar Only) | Garth Barn Close | 505 yd | |
| West Bradford Bowling Club (Bar Only) | Prospect Place | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Beatz | 226 Toller Lane | 141 yd | |
| Kebab Room | 150-152 Toller Lane | 482 yd | |
| King's Noodle | 10C Highgate | 610 yd | |
| The Village Bakery | 14 Highgate | 610 yd | |
| P'S kitchen | 12 Duckworth Lane | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 43-47 High Park Drive | 998 yd | |
| Asia Superstore | 121 Fairbank Road | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Athletic Cricket Club GARDEN LANE | grass pitches | 122 yd |
| Manningham Mills Sports Association SCOTCHMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Heaton Tennis And Squash Club CROFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 475 yd |
| St Bede'S And St Joseph'S Catholic College (Ardor Campus) Highgate | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 505 yd |
| Scotchman Road Athletics Coaching Centre (Closed) Scotchman Road | artificial grass pitch | 520 yd |
| Bradford Salem Rfc SHAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Bradford Girls Grammar School SQUIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,017 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.