Thorn Grove is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD9 6LT 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 Thorn Grove, Bradford, BD9 6LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD9 6LS, BD9 6LX, BD9 6LR, BD9 6NQ, BD9 6LU, BD9 6NE, BD9 6LP, BD9 6NB, BD9 6HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD9 6LT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents 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 | 49.6% | 52.8% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 47.2% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 6LT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% 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 | 23.7% | 32.7% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.6% | 61% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -7.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 49.3% | 48.5% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 39.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 8.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 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.
In the area around BD9 6LT this area, 29.2% 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 | 28.1% | 29.2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.1% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 15.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15.4% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 25.2% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 10.7% | 5.7% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 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 | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 73.5% | 81% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 78.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 11.1% | 4% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -77.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 67.3% 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 | 66.1% | 67.3% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.9% | 28.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 23.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.1% | 67.5% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 24.3% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 1.3% | -22.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.9% | 37.2% | -36.3% |
| Christian | 7.1% | 46.2% | -39.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 90.6% | 6.5% | 84.1% |
| Not answered | 1.1% | 6.0% | -4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorn Grove was 60.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.3% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thorn Grove has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 512th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Thorn Grove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2020-02-07 | £159,919 |
| 6 Thorn Grove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2010-11-30 | £190,455 |
| 10 Thorn Grove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2008-07-09 | £190,167 |
| 3 Thorn Grove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2007-04-25 | £234,113 |
| 8 Thorn Grove, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2006-11-21 | £243,803 |
The percentage of student residents living in BD9 6LT 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 | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Primary School Haworth Road , BD9 6LL | - not rated | 124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Heaton Primary Haworth Road , BD9 6LL | 3out of 4 | 124 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Village Primary School Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Village Primary School Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Primary School Cottingley Road , Allerton BD15 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Community school | 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 | 224 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Boys' School Thorn Lane , Haworth Road BD9 6ND | - not rated | 256 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Aire Valley School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Middle School Haworth Road , Heaton BD9 6LL | - not rated | 124 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoney Lee Middle School Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Middle School Garforth Street , Allerton BD15 7HB | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotchman Middle School Scotchman Road , BD9 5DF | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Manor RC Middle School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 5,399 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 | 2,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 171 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | - not rated | 332 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorn Park School for Deaf Children Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6RY | - not rated | 333 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Bank School Daisy Hill Lane , BD9 6BN | - not rated | 1,344 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Box | 24 Heights Lane | 504 yd | |
| Express Cafe | Shay Grange Golf Centre, The Fairways | 831 yd | |
| Four Seasons Cafe | Lynfield Mount Hospital, Heights Lane | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bradford Golf Club - (Bar Only) | Chellow Grange Road | 613 yd | |
| Antoinette Kenehan Catering at West Bradford Golf Club | Chellow Grange Road | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden | Basement, 198 Haworth Road | 312 yd | |
| Tummy First | 208 Haworth Road | 344 yd | |
| UKFC | 198 Haworth Road | 344 yd | |
| Zamaan’s | 32 Heights Lane | 503 yd | |
| Raja's | 228 Haworth Road | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 204-206 Haworth Road | 344 yd | |
| Co Op | 43-47 High Park Drive | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haworth Road Recreation Ground HAWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton THORN LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 254 yd |
| Zara Sports Centre REDBROOK WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 348 yd |
| Belle Vue Girls' School THORN LANE | 426 yd | |
| Bingley Road West Rec Ground BINGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| West Bradford Golf Club Ltd CHELLOW GRANGE ROAD | golf | 647 yd |
| Cross Roads & Daisy Hill Methodists Cricket Club (Closed) off Chellow Grange Road | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Bradford Salem Rfc SHAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 933 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.