BD7 1AB is an up-and-coming urban area on Southbrook Terrace, 0.7km from Shearbridge in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 28 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.
Safety: Crime rates are high (281 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BD7 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00176112 (shared with 69 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHBROOK TERRACE, BD7 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHBROOK TERRACE, BD7 1AB.
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28
£ 27,400 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 1AB 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
BD7 1AB has a highly multicultural community character — 58% 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 BD7 1AB. 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
£ 135,000
3 sales · Mean £ 110,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BD7 1AB are high at 281 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dixons McMillan Academy
Dixons Trinity Academy
Dixons Music Primary
All Saints CofE Primary School
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Copthorne Primary School
Dixons Manningham Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Fresh Halal Meat0.8 km
- J Holland Butchers0.6 km
- West Yorkshire Meat Suppliers0.8 km
- Bradford Better Gym1.0 km
- Kubus0.3 km
- + 75 more
Restaurant, Cafe
167 nearby- New York Krispy Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Pizza Design0.9 km
- The Fip0.7 km
- Ariya Restaurant & Bar0.4 km
- Athenium Coffee House0.5 km
- + 162 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Frangoz Express0.8 km
- Takeaway Getaway0.5 km
- Oasis Takeaway0.1 km
- Rajas Pizza Bar0.8 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
57 nearby- 1 In 12 Club0.4 km
- Crafted0.7 km
- Sparrow Bier Cafe0.7 km
- The Bradford Arms (bar only)1.0 km
- The Ginger Goose0.5 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Kana Peena Supermarket0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Marks and Spencer0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The Great Victoria Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge Bradford Central0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.3 km
- The Midland Hotel0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange0.7 km
- Bradford Forster Square0.7 km
- Bradford1.1 km
Bus Stops
- G1 Chester Street0.1 km
- Great Horton Rd Mannville Terrace0.2 km
- Great Horton Rd Mannville Terrace0.2 km
- G2 Little Horton Lane0.2 km
- Little Horton Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD71AB · Data under Open Government Licence