BD2 1AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Clifton Villas in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Manningham ward and the Bradford East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00177767 (shared with 784 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD2 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD2 1AF.
497
29
£ 0 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD2 1AF 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
Cultural diversity defines BD2 1AF — 50% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD2 1AF. The average age is 29.0. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD2 1AF is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Midland Road Nursery School
One In A Million Free School
Oasis Academy Lister Park
Feversham Girls' Academy
Westminster Church of England Primary Academy
Green Lane Primary School
Abbey Green Nursery School
Poplars Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Cakes & Treats0.8 km
- Hussain Foods0.8 km
- Argos1.0 km
- Your Local Mini Market0.9 km
- 786 Halal Meat1.0 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Latvian Welfare Fund Club (Bar Only)0.4 km
- Eesti Kodu Club0.4 km
- The Carlisle Pub (Bar Only)1.0 km
- Bradford Bridge Club (Bar Only)0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Persian Rose Cake0.8 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.8 km
- Abaseen0.9 km
- Pind Restaurant1.0 km
- Nusrat Shawarma1.0 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Kana Peena Supermarket1.0 km
- Al Falah Supermarket0.7 km
- Aldi0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- B4 Takeaway1.0 km
- Mai Kolachi0.6 km
- SFC1.0 km
- Ashbourne Pizza0.6 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Cartwright Hotel0.6 km
- IBIS Budget Hotel0.9 km
- Dubrovnik Hotel & Restaurant0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford1.1 km
- Frizinghall1.5 km
- Bradford Forster Square1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Rd Station Road0.0 km
- Canal Road Bolton Ln0.1 km
- Queens Rd Bolton Lane0.1 km
- Canal Road Station Rd0.1 km
- Canal Road Bolton Ln0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD21AF · Data under Open Government Licence