BD11 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Hodgson Lane, 0.5km from Moorside in Drighlington. Administratively it sits within Morley North ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.
For families considering a move, BD11 1BW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BD11 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00058072 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HODGSON LANE, BD11 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HODGSON LANE, BD11 1BW.
321
41
£ 41,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BD11 1BW is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD11 1BW. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD11 1BW has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Drighlington Primary School
Fieldhead Primary Academy
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Appletree Store0.3 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy (Drighlington)0.6 km
- Premier Store (Drighlington)0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Tempest Constitutional Club0.8 km
- The Manor Golf Club0.8 km
- The Spotted Cow0.9 km
- The Railway Inn0.4 km
- Drighlington Cricket Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Craft And World Beers0.6 km
- The Snack Shop0.4 km
- Kings Cantonese Restaurant0.8 km
- Dee Dee's T/a The Reading Room0.4 km
- Prashad0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Dolphin Fisheries0.3 km
- The Trawler0.6 km
- Romanos0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative (Drighlington)0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morley5.1 km
- Cottingley5.6 km
- Batley5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road West St0.2 km
- Station Road West St0.2 km
- Moortop0.3 km
- Drighlington Common0.3 km
- Moortop0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: BD111BW · Data under Open Government Licence