BD2 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Miller Close, 0.4km from Bolton Woods in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Windhill and Wrose ward and the Shipley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD2 1AD offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BD2 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00054380 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILLER CLOSE, BD2 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLER CLOSE, BD2 1AD.
352
34
£ 36,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD2 1AD 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BD2 1AD spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD2 1AD. The average age is 33.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD2 1AD has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
Poplars Farm Primary School
Low Ash Primary School
Oasis Academy Lister Park
Frizinghall Primary School
Hanson Academy
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Swain House Primary School
Grove House Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- First Shop0.2 km
- Hen Hut0.6 km
- Awami Local0.8 km
- Frizzy Stores0.8 km
- Festival Stores0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Owlet Hall Social Club0.4 km
- The Black Swan0.9 km
- Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)0.2 km
- The Horse And Farrier0.9 km
- The Bold Privateer (Bar Only)0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Costa0.4 km
- The Bolton Woods Centre0.3 km
- Goals Bradford0.9 km
- The Old Library0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op0.9 km
- Aldi0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Wrose Pizza & King Balti0.9 km
- Claremont Fisheries0.9 km
- Gaisby Balti and Pizza Bar0.6 km
- Hold King Chinese0.9 km
- Wrose Balti0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall0.7 km
- Shipley1.7 km
- Bradford2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gaisby Lane Thornhill Dr0.2 km
- Gaisby Lane Thornhill Dr0.2 km
- Stanley Rd Livingstone Road0.3 km
- Gaisby Lane Crimshaw Ln0.3 km
- Bute Street Stanley Rd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD21AD · Data under Open Government Licence