BD5 0BL is an up-and-coming urban area on Melbourne Place, 0.4km from Little Horton Green in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD5 0BL 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 28 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 27% 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 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (231 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £32k, 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 BD5 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00176141 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELBOURNE PLACE, BD5 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE PLACE, BD5 0BL.
295
28
£ 27,300 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD5 0BL 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
BD5 0BL is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime and youth deprivation are linked — local regeneration investment is the key watch metric.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD5 0BL. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 47,500
4 sales · Mean £ 46,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BD5 0BL are high at 231 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
Dixons McMillan Academy
Dixons Music Primary
Dixons Trinity Academy
All Saints CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
Dixons City Academy
Copthorne Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- HMV0.9 km
- Millie's Cookies0.9 km
- Al Efada0.2 km
- Fruitworld0.9 km
- Go Local Extra0.9 km
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre0.9 km
- The Bradford Hotel0.7 km
- The Great Victoria Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
152 nearby- Costa1.0 km
- Asia Restaurant0.7 km
- Kebab Corner0.9 km
- Mamma Mia1.0 km
- Ariya Restaurant & Bar0.7 km
- + 147 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Bees Knee'z (Bar Only)0.7 km
- 1 In 12 Club0.7 km
- The Ginger Goose0.7 km
- Wine Lodge (Bar Only)0.7 km
- Al's Dive Bar0.9 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
69 nearby- Pound Bakery0.8 km
- Takeaway Getaway0.7 km
- Bread & Roses1.0 km
- Cupp Bubble Tea1.0 km
- UK Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Marks and Spencer1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Al Halal Supermarket1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange0.7 km
- Bradford Forster Square0.9 km
- Bradford1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Little Horton Ln Sawrey Place0.1 km
- Little Horton Ln Sawrey Place0.1 km
- Little Horton Lane Trinity Rd0.1 km
- Little Horton Lane Trinity Rd0.2 km
- Morley Street Ashgrove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD50BL · Data under Open Government Licence