BD2 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poplars Park Road, 0.2km from Bolton Woods in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Manningham ward and the Bradford East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD2 1DU 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. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant 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 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 7.2% 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00177760 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPLARS PARK ROAD, BD2 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLARS PARK ROAD, BD2 1DU.
437
28
£ 28,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD2 1DU 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 1DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 28, 58% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 7.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD2 1DU. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 242,497
8 sales · Mean £ 240,624
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD2 1DU is moderate at 52 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
Poplars Farm Primary School
Oasis Academy Lister Park
Hanson Academy
Grove House Primary School
Midland Road Nursery School
Frizinghall Primary School
One In A Million Free School
St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- AJ’s Deli bar & Cafe0.6 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Goals Bradford0.9 km
- Lister Park Boating Pavilion1.0 km
- The Bolton Woods Centre0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Coma Burgers and Shakes1.0 km
- Ashbourne Pizza0.6 km
- Godfather's Pizza House1.0 km
- Peel Park Fisheries0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cartwright Hotel1.0 km
- Dubrovnik Hotel & Restaurant0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- First Shop0.6 km
- White Ways Shop0.6 km
- Edward's Market0.8 km
- Frizzy Stores1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Owlet Hall Social Club0.9 km
- The Black Swan0.9 km
- Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)0.6 km
- The Horse And Farrier0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall1.0 km
- Bradford1.8 km
- Shipley2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Road Brisbane Ave0.3 km
- Kings Road Brisbane Ave0.3 km
- Stanley Rd Canal Road0.4 km
- Stanley Rd Canal Road0.4 km
- Canal Rd Midland Terrace0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BD21DU · Data under Open Government Licence