Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

UPPER HEADLEY, BD13 3LY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER HEADLEY, BD13 3LY.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD13 3LY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BD13 3LY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BD13 3LY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upper Headley, 0.8km from West Scholes in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Thornton and Allerton ward and the Bradford South constituency.

For families considering a move, BD13 3LY represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BD13 3LY are sourced from Output Area E00054449 (shared with 21 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 BD13 3LY. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

BD13 3LY has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Thornton Primary School

Good528 pupils0.6 km
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Foxhill Primary School

Good234 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Masala Express0.6 km
  • Hebrews Cafe0.9 km
  • Manzil0.6 km
  • Christophe's Coffee House0.5 km
  • Lockwoods Sandwiches and Pies0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Op0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Thornton Golf Club0.4 km
  • Great Northern Hotel (Bar Only)0.6 km
  • The Bronte Nook0.6 km
  • The New Inn0.5 km
  • The Junction Inn & Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Thornton Fisheries0.5 km
  • Jenny's Tasty Baps0.6 km
  • Junction Lodge0.0 km
  • Jades Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Pizza Delight0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Thornton Post Office0.6 km
  • Boots0.7 km
  • Thornton Village Store0.6 km
  • Atwal News0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bradford Forster Square6.7 km
  • Frizinghall6.8 km
  • Bradford Interchange6.8 km