BD5 0HD is an up-and-coming urban area on Nelson Street, 0.3km from Broomfields in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD5 0HD is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% 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 (186 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 BD5 0HD are sourced from Output Area E00054156 (shared with 61 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NELSON STREET, BD5 0HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON STREET, BD5 0HD.
190
42
£ 26,400 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD5 0HD 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 0HD has a significant social housing presence — 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 BD5 0HD. The average age is 42.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BD5 0HD are high at 186 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
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
Bronte Girls' Academy
Dixons McMillan Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Dixons Trinity Academy
Dixons Music Primary
Dixons City Academy
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
108 nearby- Woody Joes1.0 km
- Classic Persian Restaurant1.0 km
- Admiral0.8 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Dunkin0.7 km
- + 103 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Deli Shakes0.9 km
- Icestone Gelato0.4 km
- Todays Food0.5 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Lotus Sushi + Bento0.9 km
- + 48 more
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Biedronka Sklep0.8 km
- Hafiz General Store0.7 km
- Paley Local Store0.7 km
- New Hey Stores0.9 km
- Orange Store0.8 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Bowling Hotel Bar0.4 km
- Bridge Tavern (Bar Only)0.4 km
- Bradford Oddfellows0.6 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton1.0 km
- Central Division Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- The Bradford Hotel0.6 km
- The Great Victoria Hotel0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre0.6 km
- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Marks and Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange0.5 km
- Bradford Forster Square1.0 km
- Bradford1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Caledonia Street Gordon St0.1 km
- Nelson St Duncan Street0.2 km
- Manchester Rd Mill Lane0.2 km
- Manchester Rd Caledonia Street0.2 km
- Manchester Rd Park Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD50HD · Data under Open Government Licence