Walden Drive is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD9 6JU 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 Walden Drive, Bradford, BD9 6JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD9 6EU, BD9 6ET, BD9 6ER, BD9 6JT, BD9 6JX, BD9 6EZ, BD9 6EP, BD9 6ES, BD9 6EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD9 6JU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 48.6% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 46.6% | 51.4% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.1% | 36.6% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 49.7% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 4.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) 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 | 45.2% | 49.1% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 38% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 6.4% | -7.8% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 6JU this area, 36.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 36.3% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 18.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 7.9% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 14.9% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 12.8% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 19.2% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 8.4% | 5.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.3% 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 | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 44.2% | 65.5% | 21.3% | 2.7% | 62.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 42.3% | 18.3% | -24.0% | 81.4% | -63.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 0.2% | -3.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 7% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 67% 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 | 71.6% | 67% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 8.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.7% | 23.9% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 18.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 67% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 26.7% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 1.9% | -7.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 0.8% | -11.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.5% | 37.2% | -28.7% |
| Christian | 17.1% | 46.2% | -29.1% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 68.7% | 6.5% | 62.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walden Drive was 101.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walden Drive has the 54th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 710th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Walden Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-01-13 | £66,861 |
| 100 Walden Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,500 | 2021-11-26 | £115,246 |
| 101 Walden Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2018-10-26 | £71,127 |
| 118 Walden Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2016-12-22 | £87,829 |
| 108 Walden Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2015-09-15 | £62,241 |
BD9 6JU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in BD9 6JU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 56 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 2,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,011 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 | 512 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery Garforth Street , Allerton BD15 7HB | 2out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Primary School Cottingley Road , Allerton BD15 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ley Top Primary School Avenel Road , Allerton BD15 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Village Primary School Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 646 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 1out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | 2out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,714 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 5,401 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 1out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prism Independent School Walker Drive , Girlington BD8 9ES | - not rated | 2,856 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Box | 24 Heights Lane | 585 yd | |
| Four Seasons Cafe | Lynfield Mount Hospital, Heights Lane | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bradford Golf Club - (Bar Only) | Chellow Grange Road | 232 yd | |
| Antoinette Kenehan Catering at West Bradford Golf Club | Chellow Grange Road | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden | Basement, 198 Haworth Road | 355 yd | |
| Tummy First | 208 Haworth Road | 373 yd | |
| UKFC | 198 Haworth Road | 373 yd | |
| Raja's | 228 Haworth Road | 548 yd | |
| Zamaan’s | 32 Heights Lane | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 204-206 Haworth Road | 373 yd | |
| Co Op | 43-47 High Park Drive | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haworth Road Recreation Ground HAWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| West Bradford Golf Club Ltd CHELLOW GRANGE ROAD | golf | 296 yd |
| Cross Roads & Daisy Hill Methodists Cricket Club (Closed) off Chellow Grange Road | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton THORN LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 620 yd |
| Zara Sports Centre REDBROOK WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 759 yd |
| Belle Vue Girls' School THORN LANE | 775 yd | |
| Bingley Road West Rec Ground BINGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 871 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.