BD13 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Rock Lea, 0.1km from Scarlet Heights in Queensbury. Administratively it sits within Queensbury ward and the Bradford South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BD13 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00054233 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROCK LEA, BD13 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCK LEA, BD13 1BJ.
334
41
£ 40,100 /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
No single demographic signal dominates BD13 1BJ — age 41, 80% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £105k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 19.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD13 1BJ. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 105,000
3 sales · Mean £ 111,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD13 1BJ has low crime rates — 41 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
Russell Hall Primary School
Trinity Academy Bradford
Stocks Lane Primary School
Foxhill Primary School
Shibden Head Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Cottage News & Off Licence0.2 km
- Slimming World0.9 km
- Cohens Chemist0.7 km
- King's Convenience Store0.5 km
- M & M Mini Market0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Old Dolphin Inn0.9 km
- Queensbury ARLFC0.9 km
- George The Third Inn (Bar Only)0.6 km
- Queensbury Conservative Club0.6 km
- The Queensbury Tavern (Bar Only)0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- High Street Cafe0.6 km
- Hover Kart Mania / Laser Mania0.4 km
- Sarinas0.5 km
- Jungle at the Junction0.3 km
- Ka-Fei House0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Caldo Pizza0.5 km
- Changs Takeaway0.3 km
- Dhanny's Curry House0.2 km
- Maguires0.2 km
- Pizza Time0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halifax5.6 km
- Bradford Interchange6.3 km
- Bradford Forster Square6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Stoneleigh0.1 km
- South Bank0.1 km
- Sand Beds Raglan Street0.2 km
- Scarlet Heights Park Lane0.3 km
- Brighouse Road Sandbeds0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD131BJ · Data under Open Government Licence