BD16 1AB is a mixed residential area on Beech Grove, 0.3km from Old Hills in Bingley. Administratively it sits within Bingley ward and the Shipley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD16 1AB is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for BD16 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00053426 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECH GROVE, BD16 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH GROVE, BD16 1AB.
278
36
£ 40,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD16 1AB 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
BD16 1AB has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD16 1AB. The average age is 35.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 250,000
2 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD16 1AB is above average at 98 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
Myrtle Park Primary
Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School
Beckfoot School
Hazelbeck Special School
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Eldwick Primary School
Bingley Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- J Wild Confectioners0.6 km
- Bingley Arts Centre0.5 km
- BP M&S and Wild Bean Cafe0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Market Square Tavern0.5 km
- The Star (Bar Only)0.2 km
- 99 & Main (Bar only)0.5 km
- Bingley Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Chip N Ern (Bar Only)0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Il Caffe Ristretto0.5 km
- Mamas Pizza0.5 km
- Lavinias Cafe Bistro0.5 km
- Eggleston Catering Serivces at Damart0.7 km
- Shama Bingley0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Peacock Bar0.5 km
- Rob's Plaice0.6 km
- Pizza Palace0.6 km
- Desserts Empire0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bingley0.4 km
- Crossflatts1.7 km
- Saltaire3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bradford Road Ashfield Court0.1 km
- Bradford Road Ashfield Court0.1 km
- Ferncliffe Road0.3 km
- Main Street0.3 km
- Main Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD161AB · Data under Open Government Licence