Duchy Drive is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD9 5LY is located in the Heaton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Duchy Drive, Bradford, BD9 5LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD9 5NA, BD9 6DS, BD9 6DZ, BD9 5LU, BD9 5NB, BD9 5LX, BD9 6DR, BD9 6DU, BD9 6DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD9 5LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52% | 49.5% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 5LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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 | 31.8% | 31.4% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 55.9% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 47.8% | 44.3% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 35.8% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 15.3% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.1% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 28.2% | 24.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 8.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 12.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 16.5% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 30.4% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 8% | 5.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12% 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 | 0.2% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 2.7% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 66.7% | 72.1% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 69.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 21.6% | 12% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -69.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 59.7% | 64.5% | 4.8% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 8% | 3.5% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.6% | 30.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 25.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.7% | 64.1% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 31.3% | 26.9% | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 1.2% | -4.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.3% | 1% | -26.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.9% | 37.2% | -34.3% |
| Christian | 9.9% | 46.2% | -36.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 82.9% | 6.5% | 76.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duchy Drive was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Duchy Drive has the 24th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 489th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 102.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Duchy Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-06-07 | £350,449 |
| 62 Duchy Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2003-04-28 | £196,245 |
| 64 Duchy Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,300 | 2002-06-07 | £198,445 |
| 66 Duchy Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £46,500 | 2000-02-25 | £198,698 |
| 64 Duchy Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 1996-08-23 | £206,591 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD9 5LY 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| 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 | 1,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfoot Heaton Primary Haworth Road , BD9 6LL | 2out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Primary School Scotchman Road , Heaton BD9 5DF | 3out of 4 | 1,107 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 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Mills Scotchman Road , Manningham BD9 5AT | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School Rossefield Road , Heaton BD9 4DA | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 1out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 2,745 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 3,279 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,577 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,925 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 | 1,077 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 1out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prism Independent School Walker Drive , Girlington BD8 9ES | - not rated | 2,041 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Cafe | Lynfield Mount Hospital, Heights Lane | 278 yd | |
| Deli Box | 24 Heights Lane | 445 yd | |
| Costa | Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane | 829 yd | |
| BRI ENT Tea Bar | Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane | 829 yd | |
| Compass Contract Services at Deli Marche Maternity | Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bradford Bowling Club (Bar Only) | Prospect Place | 957 yd | |
| West Bradford Golf Club - (Bar Only) | Chellow Grange Road | 1,030 yd | |
| Antoinette Kenehan Catering at West Bradford Golf Club | Chellow Grange Road | 1,030 yd | |
| Heaton Tennis and Squash Club (Bar Only) | Garth Barn Close | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heights Lane Food Store | 42 Heights Lane | 310 yd | |
| Zamaan’s | 32 Heights Lane | 445 yd | |
| Burger Beatz | 226 Toller Lane | 739 yd | |
| Compass Contract Services at Deli Marche Field House | Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane | 829 yd | |
| Kebab Room | 150-152 Toller Lane | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 43-47 High Park Drive | 312 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Roads & Daisy Hill Methodists Cricket Club (Closed) off Chellow Grange Road | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Bradford Salem Rfc SHAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Haworth Road Recreation Ground HAWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Salem Athletic Cricket Club GARDEN LANE | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Bingley Road West Rec Ground BINGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Bradford Girls Grammar School SQUIRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,001 yd |
| Heaton Tennis And Squash Club CROFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,085 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 | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.