Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

BD7 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD7 1BS.

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Population

560

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Avg Age

23

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Avg Income

£ 27,400 /yr

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Employed

7%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BD7 1BS 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.

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Area Character

81% of homes in BD7 1BS are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD7 1BS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km 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. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 high (172 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for BD7 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00177855 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 1BS. 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

White / British35.9%
Asian / British Asian36.3%
Black / African / Caribbean18.1%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

7%Active
FT: 4%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near BD7 1BS are high at 172 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.

Violence and sexual offences439
Other theft128
Vehicle crime86
Public order84
Criminal damage and arson70

school Local Schools

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Dixons McMillan Academy

Outstanding621 pupils0.7 km
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Dixons Music Primary

Outstanding420 pupils0.8 km
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Dixons Trinity Academy

Outstanding623 pupils0.8 km
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Dixons Manningham Academy

Good421 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good0.9 km
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Co-Op Academy Princeville

Requires Improvement498 pupils0.9 km
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Copthorne Primary School

Outstanding536 pupils0.9 km
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Green Lane Primary School

Good615 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

98 nearby
  • Ali Go Local0.9 km
  • Fresh Halal Meat0.7 km
  • Lidget Green Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Orange Store0.8 km
  • Spice World0.6 km
  • + 93 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

160 nearby
  • New York Krispy Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Pizza Design0.8 km
  • The Fip0.3 km
  • Admiral0.8 km
  • Bistro Polish Food0.6 km
  • + 155 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

81 nearby
  • Euro FC1.0 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Mother Hubbards1.0 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Lotus Sushi + Bento1.0 km
  • + 76 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

53 nearby
  • Al's Juke Bar0.8 km
  • Bradford Oddfellows0.6 km
  • Lion Lounge0.6 km
  • Shoulder Of Mutton0.9 km
  • The Castle Hotel (Bar only)0.5 km
  • + 48 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Great Victoria Hotel1.0 km
  • The Bradford Hotel0.9 km
  • Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.5 km
  • The Midland Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Al Halal Supermarket0.6 km
  • Kana Peena Supermarket0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bradford Forster Square0.9 km
  • Bradford Interchange1.0 km
  • Bradford1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Arkwright Hall0.2 km
  • Arkwright Hall0.2 km
  • Listerhills Rd Norcroft Street0.2 km
  • Listerhills Rd Norcroft Street0.2 km
  • Arkwright Hall0.3 km