BD16 1DS is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Old Hills in Bingley. Administratively it sits within Bingley ward and the Shipley constituency.
For families considering a move, BD16 1DS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BD16 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00053435 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD16 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD16 1DS.
369
43
£ 40,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD16 1DS 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 43, BD16 1DS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD16 1DS. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD16 1DS is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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 Confectioners0.7 km
- Bingley Arts Centre0.6 km
- BP M&S and Wild Bean Cafe1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Bingley Wines0.1 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Market Square Tavern0.6 km
- The Star (Bar Only)0.3 km
- Bingley Brew House (Bar Only)0.7 km
- Engine Room on Aire0.7 km
- Shipley Golf Club0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Il Caffe Ristretto0.6 km
- Mamas Pizza0.7 km
- Lavinias Cafe Bistro0.6 km
- Radish at Aire Valley Court0.3 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Peacock Bar0.6 km
- Rob's Plaice0.6 km
- Chan's Kitchen0.7 km
- Happy House0.5 km
- Jumbo0.8 km
- + 13 more
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 Court0.0 km
- Bradford Road Ashfield Court0.1 km
- Bradford Rd Southlands Grove0.2 km
- Myrtle Park Primary School0.3 km
- Bradford Rd Southlands Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD161DS · Data under Open Government Licence