Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

MARGETSON ROAD, BD11 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARGETSON ROAD, BD11 1DU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

361

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BD11 1DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in BD11 1DU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD11 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Margetson Road, 0.6km from Adwalton in Drighlington. Administratively it sits within Morley North ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BD11 1DU is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BD11 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00058075 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD11 1DU. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 136,475

4 sales · Mean £ 134,987

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BD11 1DU is moderate at 60 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.

Violence and sexual offences36
Criminal damage and arson19
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Drighlington Primary School

Good408 pupils0.9 km
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Fieldhead Primary Academy

Good185 pupils1.1 km
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Birchfield Primary School

Good246 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Wilko Retail Limited0.7 km
  • Premier Store (Drighlington)0.6 km
  • Kian Stores0.4 km
  • The Range0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Sodexo0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • Ikea0.8 km
  • Costa At Next Unit 8e0.7 km
  • Costa Unit 8b0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Seven Eleven Chinese Take Away0.4 km
  • Romanos0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Brickworks0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Spotted Cow1.0 km
  • The New Inn0.3 km
  • Drighlington Cricket Club1.0 km
  • The Railway Inn0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morley3.9 km
  • Cottingley4.6 km
  • Batley5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wakefield Rd Oakwell Road0.2 km
  • Wakefield Rd Oakwell Road0.2 km
  • Wakefield Rd Fairfax Avenue0.3 km
  • Wakefield Rd Fairfax Avenue0.3 km
  • Wakefield Rd Bradford Road0.4 km