BD4 0DN is an up-and-coming urban area on Kirkwall Drive, 0.3km from Holme Village in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Tong ward and the Bradford South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD4 0DN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (160 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 BD4 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00054538 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIRKWALL DRIVE, BD4 0DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKWALL DRIVE, BD4 0DN.
290
37
£ 25,400 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD4 0DN 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
With 65% social renting, BD4 0DN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD4 0DN. The average age is 37.1. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BD4 0DN are high at 160 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Carrwood Primary School
Ryecroft Primary Academy
Knowleswood Primary School
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Fearnville Primary School
Bradford Forster Academy
Lower Fields Primary Academy
Co-op Academy Beckfield
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Holmewood Pharmacy0.2 km
- Holmewood Stores0.8 km
- Broad Lane Newsagent0.7 km
- Holme Stores0.3 km
- S M Hall Newsagents0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Vines Cafe1.0 km
- International Restaurant0.9 km
- Compass Contract Services at Virgin Media1.0 km
- Shakey Shakes Desserts0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Hot Spot0.2 km
- J L Moores0.2 km
- Michelle's Baps0.6 km
- Sandwich Experience0.6 km
- Adeels Spice0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Laisterdyke Cricket and Athletic Club (Bar Only)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange3.0 km
- Bradford Forster Square3.5 km
- New Pudsey3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Copgrove Road Kirkwall Dr0.1 km
- Holme Wood Rd0.1 km
- Copgrove Road Kirkwall Dr0.1 km
- Broadstone Way Stirling Cresc0.1 km
- Broadstone Way Copgrove Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD40DN · Data under Open Government Licence