BD2 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Canal Road, 0.6km from Clifton Villas in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Manningham ward and the Bradford East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD2 1AL is 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. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 68 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00177760 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANAL ROAD, BD2 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANAL ROAD, BD2 1AL.
437
28
£ 28,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD2 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BD2 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 28, 58% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (28) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD2 1AL. The average age is 27.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD2 1AL is moderate at 68 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
Oasis Academy Lister Park
Midland Road Nursery School
One In A Million Free School
Poplars Farm Primary School
Westbourne Primary School
Feversham Girls' Academy
Abbey Green Nursery School
Green Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Kashmir Halal Meat& Poultry1.0 km
- RCNB Servicing0.9 km
- Shell Petrol Station0.8 km
- Cakes & Treats1.0 km
- Hussain Foods0.9 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bradford Bridge Club (Bar Only)0.8 km
- Latvian Welfare Fund Club (Bar Only)0.6 km
- Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)1.0 km
- Eesti Kodu Club0.6 km
- The Black Swan0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- AJ’s Deli bar & Cafe0.3 km
- Mehboob0.8 km
- Qchnia Agi Polish Deli Bar0.9 km
- Persian Rose Cake1.0 km
- Lister Park Boating Pavilion0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Kana Peena Supermarket0.9 km
- Al Falah Supermarket1.0 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Mai Kolachi0.8 km
- Peel Park Fisheries0.9 km
- Ashbourne Pizza0.6 km
- Park Fisheries0.7 km
- A H Cupcakes0.7 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Dubrovnik Hotel & Restaurant0.3 km
- Cartwright Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall1.2 km
- Bradford1.4 km
- Bradford Forster Square1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Canal Rd Midland Terrace0.1 km
- Canal Rd Midland Terrace0.1 km
- Canal Road Bolton Ln0.1 km
- Canal Road Bolton Ln0.3 km
- Queens Rd Station Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD21AL · Data under Open Government Licence