BD1 1JU is an up-and-coming urban area on Bridge Street, 0.5km from Eastbrook in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD1 1JU offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 95% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.
Safety: Crime rates are high (670 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BD1 1JU are sourced from Output Area E00176111 (shared with 115 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGE STREET, BD1 1JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, BD1 1JU.
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29
£ 0 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD1 1JU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BD1 1JU is a high-turnover rental hub — with 95% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD1 1JU. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BD1 1JU are high at 670 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
Dixons McMillan Academy
Bronte Girls' Academy
Dixons Trinity Academy
Dixons Music Primary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy
All Saints CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Costcutter0.9 km
- Kubus0.6 km
- Park Road Market0.8 km
- Best-One0.5 km
- Sharma Food Stores1.0 km
- + 74 more
Restaurant, Cafe
153 nearby- Barbecue Garden Tawa and Grill1.0 km
- Oodles0.8 km
- Woody Joes0.8 km
- Compass Contract Services at Media Cafe0.4 km
- Polski Klub Jagoda0.6 km
- + 148 more
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- Pictureville Cinema0.4 km
- Trash0.5 km
- Boogies0.3 km
- Sun Hotel0.6 km
- The Exchange Craft Beer House0.3 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Oasis Takeaway0.6 km
- Burger Doner0.5 km
- Heer Ranjha0.5 km
- Koko Bay Caribbean Takeaway0.4 km
- Subway0.2 km
- + 57 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The Great Victoria Hotel0.0 km
- Travelodge Bradford Central0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
- The Bradford Hotel0.0 km
- Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Marks and Spencer0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange0.1 km
- Bradford Forster Square0.4 km
- Bradford0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bradford Interchange Rail Station0.1 km
- Hall Ings0.1 km
- Hall Ings0.1 km
- Hall Ings0.1 km
- Interchange0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BD11JU · Data under Open Government Licence