BD2 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Owlet Hall Estate in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Heaton ward and the Bradford West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BD2 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00054409 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD2 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD2 1AU.
559
31
£ 36,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD2 1AU 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 1AU — 78% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD2 1AU. The average age is 31.1. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD2 1AU is moderate at 65 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
Frizinghall Primary School
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Low Ash Primary School
Shipley CofE Primary School
Oasis Academy Lister Park
Tracks
Poplars Farm Primary School
Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Kashmiri Aroma0.8 km
- Sultans Restaurant0.8 km
- Costa0.7 km
- The Bolton Woods Centre0.6 km
- My Thai0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Coma Burgers and Shakes0.7 km
- Pizza 4 U0.4 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Deli 290.5 km
- Wrose Fisheries1.0 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Festival Stores0.3 km
- Ikhlaq Halal Mini Market0.4 km
- Corner shop0.5 km
- Bradford New Church Community Project0.6 km
- Frizinghall Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bradford Hotel (Bar Only)0.5 km
- Owlet Hall Social Club0.3 km
- The Black Swan0.7 km
- Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall0.2 km
- Shipley1.2 km
- Saltaire2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Frizinghall Railway Station0.1 km
- Valley Rd Poplar Road0.2 km
- Valley Rd Shipley Fields Road0.2 km
- Frizinghall Rail Station0.2 km
- Frizinghall Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD21AU · Data under Open Government Licence