Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

KIRKGATE, BD1 1QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKGATE, BD1 1QA.

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

264

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD1 1QA 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

At 92% private renter occupancy, BD1 1QA is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

BD1 1QA is an up-and-coming urban area on Kirkgate, 0.5km from Eastbrook in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BD1 1QA offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 92% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.

Safety: Crime rates are high (632 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for BD1 1QA are sourced from Output Area E00176104 (shared with 204 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 BD1 1QA. 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

White / British52.1%
Asian / British Asian21.8%
Black / African / Caribbean14.9%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 8%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime rates near BD1 1QA are high at 632 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1030
Shoplifting394
Public order388
Drugs322
Anti-social behaviour248

school Local Schools

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Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy

Good294 pupils0.9 km
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Dixons McMillan Academy

Outstanding621 pupils1.0 km
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Dixons Trinity Academy

Outstanding623 pupils1.1 km
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Dixons Music Primary

Outstanding420 pupils1.1 km
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Dixons Manningham Academy

Good421 pupils1.1 km
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Westminster Church of England Primary Academy

Requires Improvement516 pupils1.1 km
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Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy

Outstanding583 pupils1.2 km
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Bronte Girls' Academy

426 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

88 nearby
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Kubus0.8 km
  • J Holland Butchers0.4 km
  • West Yorkshire Meat Suppliers0.8 km
  • WH Smith0.4 km
  • + 83 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

168 nearby
  • Barbecue Garden Tawa and Grill0.9 km
  • Oodles1.0 km
  • Woody Joes0.9 km
  • Compass Contract Services at Media Cafe0.5 km
  • Polski Klub Jagoda0.7 km
  • + 163 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

55 nearby
  • Pictureville Cinema0.5 km
  • 1 In 12 Club0.3 km
  • Crafted0.3 km
  • Sparrow Bier Cafe0.4 km
  • The Bradford Arms (bar only)0.7 km
  • + 50 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Oasis Takeaway0.6 km
  • Biggies0.8 km
  • Frangoz Express0.9 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Takeaway Getaway0.1 km
  • + 61 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • The Great Victoria Hotel0.3 km
  • Travelodge Bradford Central0.4 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre0.5 km
  • Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.4 km
  • The Midland Hotel0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.3 km
  • Iceland0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bradford Forster Square0.1 km
  • Bradford Interchange0.5 km
  • Bradford0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Market St0.1 km
  • Market St0.1 km
  • Cheapside0.1 km
  • Market St0.1 km
  • Bradford Foster Square Rail Station0.1 km