BD2 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Syke, Carr in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Manningham ward and the Bradford East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD2 1AZ 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 81 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00177760 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD2 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD2 1AZ.
437
28
£ 28,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD2 1AZ 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 1AZ 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 1AZ. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD2 1AZ is moderate at 81 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oasis Academy Lister Park
Poplars Farm Primary School
Midland Road Nursery School
One In A Million Free School
Frizinghall Primary School
Westbourne Primary School
Miriam Lord Primary School
Iqra Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- First Shop0.7 km
- White Ways Shop0.8 km
- Hussain Foods1.0 km
- Bestway Foods1.0 km
- Candy Cravings1.0 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Black Swan0.6 km
- Latvian Welfare Fund Club (Bar Only)0.8 km
- Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)0.7 km
- Eesti Kodu Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Costa0.5 km
- My Thai0.7 km
- Deli 7861.0 km
- Grill City0.9 km
- Sultans Restaurant0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Kana Peena Supermarket0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Batistas1.0 km
- Ashbourne Pizza0.9 km
- Park Fisheries0.7 km
- Raja's1.0 km
- Silver Grill1.0 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cartwright Hotel0.6 km
- Dubrovnik Hotel & Restaurant0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall0.9 km
- Bradford1.7 km
- Bradford Forster Square2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Stanley Rd Canal Road0.2 km
- Stanley Rd Canal Road0.2 km
- Canal Rd Sidings Close0.2 km
- Canal Rd Midland Terrace0.2 km
- St Joseph's College0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD21AZ · Data under Open Government Licence