Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

MERCHANTS COURT, BD16 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERCHANTS COURT, BD16 1DL.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

323

cake
Avg Age

46

payments
Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

work
Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
3/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
5/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
psychology

Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BD16 1DL's 63% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.

home £104,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD16 1DL is a mixed residential area on Merchants Court, 0.2km from Old Hills in Bingley. Administratively it sits within Bingley ward and the Shipley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BD16 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00053427 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD16 1DL. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 100,000

46 sales · Mean £ 100,107

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

Crime around BD16 1DL is moderate at 80 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.

Violence and sexual offences128
Anti-social behaviour58
Shoplifting57
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

P

Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School

Good234 pupils0.2 km
P

Myrtle Park Primary

Good230 pupils0.3 km
S

Beckfoot School

Outstanding1663 pupils0.4 km
A

Hazelbeck Special School

Outstanding152 pupils0.4 km
P

Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery

Good202 pupils0.6 km
P

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good197 pupils0.6 km
P

Eldwick Primary School

Good560 pupils1.3 km
S

Bingley Grammar School

Good1911 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • J Wild Confectioners0.6 km
  • Bingley Arts Centre0.6 km
  • BP M&S and Wild Bean Cafe1.0 km
  • Gilstead Post Office1.0 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Market Square Tavern0.6 km
  • The Star (Bar Only)0.2 km
  • 99 & Main (Bar only)0.6 km
  • Bingley Masonic Hall0.7 km
  • Chip N Ern (Bar Only)0.7 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Il Caffe Ristretto0.6 km
  • Mamas Pizza0.6 km
  • Lavinias Cafe Bistro0.6 km
  • Eggleston Catering Serivces at Damart0.7 km
  • Shama Bingley1.0 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Peacock Bar0.6 km
  • Rob's Plaice0.5 km
  • Pizza Palace0.7 km
  • Desserts Empire0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • + 14 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Op0.4 km
  • Tesco1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bingley0.5 km
  • Crossflatts1.8 km
  • Saltaire2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bradford Road Ashfield Court0.1 km
  • Bradford Road Ashfield Court0.1 km
  • Myrtle Park Primary School0.2 km
  • Bradford Rd Southlands Grove0.3 km
  • Ferncliffe Rd Church Street0.3 km