BD3 8JD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thornbury Drive, 0.3km from Bradford Moor in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Bradford Moor ward and the Bradford East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £96k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 29.2% 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 BD3 8JD are sourced from Output Area E00053618 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNBURY DRIVE, BD3 8JD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNBURY DRIVE, BD3 8JD.
478
28
£ 28,600 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD3 8JD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
80% of BD3 8JD's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 28 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 29.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD3 8JD. The average age is 28.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 95,000
11 sales · Mean £ 100,813
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD3 8JD is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Laisterdyke Leadership Academy
Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy
Dixons Marchbank Primary
Killinghall Primary School
Lapage Primary School and Nursery
Co-op Academy Delius
Byron Primary School
Feversham Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Murco 24/7 Convenience Shop0.6 km
- Shazan Select (Morrisons Concession)0.5 km
- Talib Food Store0.8 km
- Bawa Store0.8 km
- Aramo Off Licence & Mini Market0.1 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Akbars Restaurant0.5 km
- Habibs Restaurant0.4 km
- Arome0.5 km
- Berries0.6 km
- Deli Chez0.6 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Ice City Desserts0.6 km
- Lahore Catering0.1 km
- Raja's Appetisers Bar0.6 km
- Raza Catering0.5 km
- Roti Express0.4 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Manchester Super Stores1.0 km
- AL Halal Supermarket (Leeds Road)0.3 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Iceland0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Bradford0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The New Virginia (Bar Only)0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Pudsey2.3 km
- Bradford Interchange2.5 km
- Bradford2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Leeds Old Rd Upper Rushton Road0.1 km
- Leeds Old Rd Upper Rushton Road0.1 km
- Leeds Old Rd Roydstone Terrace0.2 km
- Leeds Old Rd Rushton Avenue0.2 km
- Leeds Road Thornhill Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD38JD · Data under Open Government Licence