Is BD16 1BJ a safe place to live?

Yes, BD16 1BJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BD16 1BJ?

The average property price in BD16 1BJ is currently around £550k.

What is the population of BD16 1BJ?

The population for the BD16 1BJ area is approximately 254 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

MILL HILL TOP, BD16 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL HILL TOP, BD16 1BJ.

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

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Population

254

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10

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7/10

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4/10

workEmployment

6/10

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1/10

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7/10

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5/10

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8/10

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9/10

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Area Character

BD16 1BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD16 1BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mill Hill Top, 0.8km from Harden in Wilsden. Administratively it sits within Bingley Rural ward and the Shipley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BD16, BD16 1BJ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k.

Census 2021 statistics for BD16 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00053477 (shared with 12 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 BD16 1BJ. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 2%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 550,000

1 sales · Mean £ 550,000

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

BD16 1BJ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11

Burglary3

Anti-social behaviour2

Criminal damage and arson2

Other theft1

school Local Schools

Harden Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km

Wilsden Primary School

Requires Improvement304 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

The Malt0.1 km
Harden Cricket Club0.7 km
The Golden Fleece0.7 km

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Harden Food & Wine0.7 km
Harden Post Office0.7 km
G Snowden & Son Butchers0.7 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Bingley Garden Centre0.1 km
The Yorkshire Treats Company0.8 km
Woodbank Nurseries0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Harden Fisheries0.8 km
Harden Spice0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bingley2.4 km
Crossflatts3.0 km
Keighley4.3 km

Bus Stops

Wilsden Rd Goit Stock Terrace0.2 km
Wilsden Rd Goit Stock Terrace0.2 km
Harden Ln Cherry Tree Row0.2 km
Harden Lane Cherry Tree Row0.2 km
Harden Lane Bents Ln0.4 km