Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

BENTS FOOT, BD16 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTS FOOT, BD16 1BQ.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

48

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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
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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 1BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 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

BD16 1BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bents Foot, 1.0km from Harden in Wilsden. Administratively it sits within Bingley Rural ward and the Shipley constituency.

For families considering a move, BD16 1BQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BD16 1BQ 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 1BQ. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 170,000

2 sales · Mean £ 170,000

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

BD16 1BQ has low crime rates — 13 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 offences9
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Harden Primary School

Good213 pupils0.9 km
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Wilsden Primary School

Requires Improvement304 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • G Snowden & Son Butchers0.9 km
  • Harden Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Harden Post Office0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Harden Spice0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Malt0.2 km
  • Harden Cricket Club0.9 km
  • The Golden Fleece0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bingley Garden Centre0.2 km
  • Woodbank Nurseries0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bingley2.5 km
  • Crossflatts3.2 km
  • Keighley4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Harden Ln Cherry Tree Row0.0 km
  • Harden Lane Cherry Tree Row0.0 km
  • Harden Lane Bents Ln0.2 km
  • Harden Lane Bents Ln0.2 km
  • Wilsden Rd Goit Stock Terrace0.4 km