BD7 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Little Horton Green 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (373 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BD7 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00176112 (shared with 69 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD7 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD7 1AF.
430
28
£ 27,400 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 1AF 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
Cultural diversity defines BD7 1AF — 58% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 1AF. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BD7 1AF are high at 373 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
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Copthorne Primary School
Bronte Girls' Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- HMV0.8 km
- Millie's Cookies0.8 km
- Cohens Chemists1.0 km
- Health Check Pharmacy0.6 km
- S K Y Grocers0.2 km
- + 77 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre0.8 km
- The Great Victoria Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge Bradford Central1.0 km
- The Bradford Hotel0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
162 nearby- Compass Contract Services at Cafe Living0.9 km
- Costa0.8 km
- The Queen of Sheba Organic Coffee1.0 km
- Cafe Sunflower0.7 km
- Compass Contract Services at Deli Marche0.8 km
- + 157 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Kana Peena Supermarket0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
57 nearby- Carlton House Club at Bradford Oddfellows0.1 km
- Brewdog0.1 km
- Glennys0.5 km
- Nightrain0.6 km
- Not Guilty0.5 km
- + 52 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Dunkers Delight0.1 km
- Gustaso's0.7 km
- HFC0.8 km
- Mystic Pizza0.0 km
- Springs Foods0.5 km
- + 63 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange0.7 km
- Bradford Forster Square0.7 km
- Bradford1.2 km
Bus Stops
- G1 Chester Street0.1 km
- Great Horton Rd Mannville Terrace0.2 km
- Great Horton Rd Mannville Terrace0.2 km
- Little Horton Lane0.2 km
- G3 Little Horton Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD71AF · Data under Open Government Licence