BD7 1BP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Shearbridge in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. Average age 23 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 81% 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 above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BD7 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00177855 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD7 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD7 1BP.
560
23
£ 27,400 /yr
7%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 1BP 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 1BP is a high-turnover rental hub — with 81% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 1BP. The average age is 22.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD7 1BP is above average at 131 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
Dixons Manningham Academy
All Saints CofE Primary School
Co-Op Academy Princeville
Copthorne Primary School
Green Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- Clifton Groceries0.7 km
- Manningham Market1.0 km
- Bismillah Halal Meat0.9 km
- Kubus0.7 km
- Park Road Market0.9 km
- + 90 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.6 km
- Kana Peena Supermarket0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
75 nearby- SFC1.0 km
- Oasis Takeaway0.5 km
- Rajas Pizza Bar0.6 km
- Sushi Home Town0.9 km
- Euro FC0.9 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Pictureville Cinema0.7 km
- Brewdog0.5 km
- Glennys0.6 km
- Nightrain0.8 km
- Not Guilty0.7 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
156 nearby- Compass Contract Services at Media Cafe0.7 km
- Polski Klub Jagoda0.5 km
- New York Krispy Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Pizza Design0.8 km
- The Fip0.3 km
- + 151 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Bradford Hotel0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.5 km
- The Midland Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square0.9 km
- Bradford Interchange1.1 km
- Bradford1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Arkwright Hall0.2 km
- Listerhills Rd Norcroft Street0.2 km
- Listerhills Rd Norcroft Street0.2 km
- Arkwright Hall0.3 km
- Arkwright Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD71BP · Data under Open Government Licence