BD2 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Canal Road, 0.6km from Bolton Woods in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Manningham ward and the Bradford East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD2 1AR 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. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00177760 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANAL ROAD, BD2 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANAL ROAD, BD2 1AR.
437
28
£ 28,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD2 1AR 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BD2 1AR spans multiple life stages — average age 28, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1AR. 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 1AR is moderate at 68 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
Oasis Academy Lister Park
Midland Road Nursery School
Poplars Farm Primary School
One In A Million Free School
Westbourne Primary School
Feversham Girls' Academy
Westminster Church of England Primary Academy
Grove House Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- RCNB Servicing1.0 km
- Shell Petrol Station0.9 km
- Freshco0.9 km
- Euro Supermarket0.9 km
- Londis - Canal Road0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bradford Bridge Club (Bar Only)0.9 km
- Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)0.9 km
- Latvian Welfare Fund Club (Bar Only)0.7 km
- Eesti Kodu Club0.7 km
- The Black Swan0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- AJ’s Deli bar & Cafe0.3 km
- Mehboob0.9 km
- Qchnia Agi Polish Deli Bar1.0 km
- Bradford City Football Club1.0 km
- Deli 7861.0 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Kana Peena Supermarket0.9 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Coma Burgers and Shakes1.0 km
- Mahmoods0.9 km
- Bradford City Football Club Kiosks1.0 km
- Bantam Burger Bar1.0 km
- Batistas0.8 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Dubrovnik Hotel & Restaurant0.4 km
- Cartwright Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall1.1 km
- Bradford1.5 km
- Bradford Forster Square1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Canal Rd Midland Terrace0.0 km
- Canal Rd Midland Terrace0.0 km
- Canal Road Bolton Ln0.2 km
- Kings Rd Brow Wood Crescent0.3 km
- Canal Road Bolton Ln0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BD21AR · Data under Open Government Licence