BD2 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Owlet Hall Estate in Bradford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Heaton ward and the Bradford West constituency.
The people who live in BD2 1AW are typical of 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, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BD2 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00054409 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD2 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD2 1AW.
559
31
£ 36,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD2 1AW 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
78% of BD2 1AW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 1AW. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD2 1AW is moderate at 63 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
Oasis Academy Lister Park
Shipley CofE Primary School
Tracks
Poplars Farm Primary School
Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kashmiri Aroma0.7 km
- Lister Park Boating Pavilion1.0 km
- The Bolton Woods Centre0.5 km
- My Thai0.7 km
- Smoking Grill0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Coma Burgers and Shakes0.6 km
- Pizza 4 U0.4 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Chicken Cottage0.8 km
- Gaisby Balti and Pizza Bar0.4 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Quix0.7 km
- Shipley Convienience Store0.3 km
- Awami Local0.2 km
- Best Mini Market0.4 km
- Frizzy Stores0.3 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)0.6 km
- Bradford Hotel (Bar Only)0.6 km
- Owlet Hall Social Club0.4 km
- The Black Swan0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall0.1 km
- Shipley1.3 km
- Saltaire2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Frizinghall Railway Station0.1 km
- Frizinghall Rail Station0.1 km
- Frizinghall Rail Station0.2 km
- Frizinghall Rail Station0.2 km
- Valley Rd Poplar Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD21AW · Data under Open Government Licence