BD2 1DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Meadow Walk, 0.3km from Bolton Woods in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Manningham ward and the Bradford East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD2 1DW 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. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At just 28 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 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 69 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00177760 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOW WALK, BD2 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW WALK, BD2 1DW.
437
28
£ 28,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD2 1DW 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
No single demographic signal dominates BD2 1DW — age 28, 58% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1DW. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD2 1DW is moderate at 69 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
Midland Road Nursery School
Grove House Primary School
Hanson Academy
Frizinghall Primary School
One In A Million Free School
St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- AJ’s Deli bar & Cafe0.6 km
- Costa0.5 km
- Goals Bradford1.0 km
- Lister Park Boating Pavilion0.9 km
- The Bolton Woods Centre0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Coma Burgers and Shakes1.0 km
- Ashbourne Pizza0.6 km
- Peel Park Fisheries0.9 km
- Godfather's Pizza House1.0 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
6 nearby- Owlet Hall Social Club1.0 km
- The Black Swan0.9 km
- Latvian Welfare Fund Club (Bar Only)1.0 km
- The Horse And Farrier1.0 km
- Eesti Kodu Club1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cartwright Hotel0.9 km
- Dubrovnik Hotel & Restaurant0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall1.0 km
- Bradford1.7 km
- Bradford Forster Square2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Road Brisbane Ave0.3 km
- Kings Road Brisbane Ave0.3 km
- Stanley Rd Canal Road0.3 km
- Stanley Rd Canal Road0.3 km
- Canal Rd Midland Terrace0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BD21DW · Data under Open Government Licence