BD11 1DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fairfax Avenue, 0.5km from Drighlington in Drighlington. Administratively it sits within Morley North ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.
For families considering a move, BD11 1DN represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BD11 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00058071 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRFAX AVENUE, BD11 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFAX AVENUE, BD11 1DN.
279
40
£ 41,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BD11 1DN is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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 1DN. The average age is 39.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 126,250
10 sales · Mean £ 129,907
Terraced
£ 113,500
2 sales · Mean £ 113,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD11 1DN is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Drighlington Primary School
Fieldhead Primary Academy
Birchfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Wilko Retail Limited0.8 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy (Drighlington)0.9 km
- Premier Store (Drighlington)0.5 km
- Kian Stores0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Ikea0.9 km
- Craft And World Beers0.9 km
- Costa At Next Unit 8e0.8 km
- Costa Unit 8b0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Seven Eleven Chinese Take Away0.3 km
- The Trawler0.9 km
- Romanos0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old Brickworks0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Spotted Cow0.9 km
- The New Inn0.3 km
- Drighlington Cricket Club0.8 km
- The Railway Inn0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative (Drighlington)0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morley4.0 km
- Cottingley4.6 km
- Batley5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wakefield Rd Oakwell Road0.1 km
- Wakefield Rd Fairfax Avenue0.2 km
- Wakefield Rd Oakwell Road0.2 km
- Wakefield Rd Fairfax Avenue0.2 km
- Moorside Rd Wakefield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD111DN · Data under Open Government Licence