Roydscliffe Road is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD9 5PS 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 Roydscliffe Road, Bradford, BD9 5PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD9 5PR, BD9 5PP, BD9 5PE, BD9 5NS, BD9 5PT, BD9 5QX, BD9 5PW, BD9 5PN, BD9 6SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD9 5PS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 56.8% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 43.2% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
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 5PS 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 | 34.2% | 32.5% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 59.9% | 6.6% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 43.9% | 55.4% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 34.1% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 6.7% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 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 | 19.1% | 19.6% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 10.6% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 10.1% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.8% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 39.7% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.5% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
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 | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 3.6% | -4.2% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 64.8% | 73% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 70.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 20.4% | 12% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -69.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 76.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.3% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.3% | 21.6% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 16.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 75.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 20% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.2% | 0.8% | -19.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.2% | 37.2% | -34.0% |
| Christian | 7.8% | 46.2% | -38.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 82.3% | 6.5% | 75.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roydscliffe Road was 130.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.6% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roydscliffe Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 516th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Roydscliffe Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-07-03 | £362,688 |
| 40 Roydscliffe Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-02-09 | £424,639 |
| 38 Roydscliffe Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2011-09-23 | £96,059 |
| 38 Roydscliffe Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2007-06-26 | £124,421 |
| 34 Roydscliffe Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2002-03-28 | £455,608 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD9 5PS 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 | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,578 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 | 1,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School Rossefield Road , Heaton BD9 4DA | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Primary School Scotchman Road , Heaton BD9 5DF | - not rated | 906 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Primary School Scotchman Road , Heaton BD9 5DF | - not rated | 906 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Primary School Haworth Road , BD9 6LL | - not rated | 919 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Heaton Primary Haworth Road , BD9 6LL | 3out of 4 | 919 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 | 671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Grammar School Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Boys' School Thorn Lane , Haworth Road BD9 6ND | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Community school | 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 | 906 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Middle School Haworth Road , Heaton BD9 6LL | - not rated | 919 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Middle School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HW | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whetley Middle School Whetley Lane , BD8 9HZ | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drummond Middle School Drummond Road , BD8 8DA | - not rated | 2,163 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 | 2,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,549 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,999 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 | 2,164 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 | 732 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorn Park School for Deaf Children Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6RY | - not rated | 782 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | - not rated | 783 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 930 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Cafe | Shay Grange Golf Centre, The Fairways | 578 yd | |
| Bala Hissar | 46-50 Highgate | 597 yd | |
| Deli Box | 24 Heights Lane | 635 yd | |
| Lunch Monkey Cafe | 10A Highgate | 748 yd | |
| Deli Fresh | 10 Highgate | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Tennis and Squash Club (Bar Only) | Garth Barn Close | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zamaan’s | 32 Heights Lane | 636 yd | |
| Heights Lane Food Store | 42 Heights Lane | 663 yd | |
| Burger Beatz | 226 Toller Lane | 721 yd | |
| King's Noodle | 10C Highgate | 748 yd | |
| The Village Bakery | 14 Highgate | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 43-47 High Park Drive | 551 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Salem Rfc SHAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 244 yd |
| Salem Athletic Cricket Club GARDEN LANE | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Heaton Tennis And Squash Club CROFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 620 yd |
| St Bede'S And St Joseph'S Catholic College (Ardor Campus) Highgate | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| Bingley Road West Rec Ground BINGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Manningham Mills Sports Association SCOTCHMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Zara Sports Centre REDBROOK WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,037 yd |
| Haworth Road Recreation Ground HAWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| Express Golf Centre SHAY LANE | golf | 1,057 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 | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.