BD5 0JA is an up-and-coming urban area on Melbourne Place, 0.5km from Little Horton Green in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD5 0JA offers 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 — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% 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 rates are high (223 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £280k. 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 0JA are sourced from Output Area E00176131 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELBOURNE PLACE, BD5 0JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE PLACE, BD5 0JA.
188
32
£ 27,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD5 0JA 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 0JA has a highly multicultural community character — 60% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD5 0JA. The average age is 32.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BD5 0JA are high at 223 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
Copthorne Primary School
Dixons City Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- HMV1.0 km
- Millie's Cookies0.9 km
- Al Efada0.3 km
- Fruitworld0.9 km
- Go Local Extra0.9 km
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre0.9 km
- The Bradford Hotel0.7 km
- The Great Victoria Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
51 nearby- Bees Knee'z (Bar Only)0.7 km
- 1 In 12 Club0.7 km
- Crafted1.0 km
- The Ginger Goose0.7 km
- Wine Lodge (Bar Only)0.7 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
153 nearby- Asia Restaurant0.7 km
- Kebab Corner0.9 km
- Mamma Mia1.0 km
- Ariya Restaurant & Bar0.7 km
- Athenium Coffee House0.8 km
- + 148 more
Takeaway Shop
71 nearby- Pound Bakery0.8 km
- Frangoz Express1.0 km
- Takeaway Getaway0.7 km
- Bread & Roses1.0 km
- Cupp Bubble Tea1.0 km
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Kana Peena Supermarket0.9 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Marks and Spencer1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange0.8 km
- Bradford Forster Square1.0 km
- Bradford1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Morley Street Ashgrove0.1 km
- Easby Road Ashgrove0.1 km
- Little Horton Ln Sawrey Place0.1 km
- Little Horton Ln Sawrey Place0.2 km
- Little Horton Lane Trinity Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD50JA · Data under Open Government Licence