Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

GAIN LANE, BD3 7DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAIN LANE, BD3 7DS.

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Population

445

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 28,600 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD3 7DS 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.

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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BD3 7DS has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

BD3 7DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gain Lane, 0.4km from Thornbury in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Bradford Moor ward and the Bradford East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BD3 7DS 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 — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 41% 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. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 BD3 7DS are sourced from Output Area E00053607 (shared with 10 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 BD3 7DS. The average age is 28.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British33.4%
Asian / British Asian62.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 148,000

1 sales · Mean £ 148,000

Semi-Detached

£ 102,500

4 sales · Mean £ 110,000

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

Crime around BD3 7DS is moderate at 80 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 offences113
Anti-social behaviour50
Shoplifting43
Other theft30
Public order30

school Local Schools

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St. Clare's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement206 pupils0.8 km
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Fagley Primary School

Outstanding286 pupils0.9 km
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Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy

Good538 pupils0.9 km
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Killinghall Primary School

Good723 pupils1.0 km
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Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School

Good456 pupils1.0 km
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Laisterdyke Leadership Academy

Good832 pupils1.1 km
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Dixons Marchbank Primary

Good484 pupils1.1 km
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Co-op Academy Delius

Good177 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Bargain Buys0.2 km
  • Bargain Hut1.0 km
  • Harris Food Store0.6 km
  • Harris Halal Meat0.6 km
  • European off licence1.0 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Starbucks0.3 km
  • Sportzone0.6 km
  • Eastzeast Bradford0.9 km
  • Aagrah Restaurant And The Midpoint Suite0.7 km
  • Baxterstorey (Catering Within Yorkshire Water)0.6 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Chai Guyz0.8 km
  • Florence Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • Punjabi Cafe0.9 km
  • Roti Express0.9 km
  • Parmolicious0.6 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Bradford0.7 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • AL Halal Supermarket (Leeds Road)0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The New Virginia (Bar Only)0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Pudsey1.9 km
  • Bradford2.9 km
  • Bradford Forster Square3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Morrisons Supermarket0.2 km
  • Roundabout0.3 km
  • Woodhall Centre Leeds Old Rd0.3 km
  • Woodhall Centre Leeds Old Rd0.4 km
  • Leeds Road0.4 km