Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

BOLTON HALL ROAD, BD2 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLTON HALL ROAD, BD2 1BQ.

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Population

602

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BD2 1BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £80k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 28.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD2 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bolton Hall Road, 0.4km from Owlet Hall Estate in Shipley (Bradford). Administratively it sits within Windhill and Wrose ward and the Shipley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 28.3% year-on-year. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00054378 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD2 1BQ. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.4%
Asian / British Asian22.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 72,750

2 sales · Mean £ 72,750

Semi-Detached

£ 95,000

1 sales · Mean £ 95,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BD2 1BQ has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences89
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order9
Other crime8

school Local Schools

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Poplars Farm Primary School

Good370 pupils0.6 km
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Low Ash Primary School

Good478 pupils0.8 km
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Frizinghall Primary School

Good416 pupils0.9 km
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Oasis Academy Lister Park

Good953 pupils0.9 km
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Hanson Academy

Inadequate1.0 km
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High Crags Primary Leadership Academy

Good381 pupils1.1 km
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Swain House Primary School

Good494 pupils1.2 km
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Grove House Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Bold Privateer (Bar Only)0.8 km
  • Owlet Hall Social Club0.4 km
  • The Black Swan1.0 km
  • Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)0.2 km
  • The Horse And Farrier0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Fresh Sandwich Deli0.8 km
  • Papa John's0.8 km
  • Wrose Fisheries0.8 km
  • Claremont Fisheries0.9 km
  • Gaisby Balti and Pizza Bar0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Shipley Convienience Store0.8 km
  • First Shop0.2 km
  • Hen Hut0.5 km
  • Awami Local0.8 km
  • Frizzy Stores0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Costa0.5 km
  • The Old Library0.8 km
  • The Bolton Woods Centre0.3 km
  • Goals Bradford0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Op0.8 km
  • Aldi0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Frizinghall0.7 km
  • Shipley1.6 km
  • Bradford2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Gaisby Lane Thornhill Dr0.2 km
  • Gaisby Lane Thornhill Dr0.2 km
  • Gaisby Lane Crimshaw Ln0.2 km
  • Gaisby Lane Crimshaw Ln0.3 km
  • Stanley Rd Livingstone Road0.3 km