BD7 1DB 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.
For renters and young professionals, BD7 1DB offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 76% 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 (171 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BD7 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00177769 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD7 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD7 1DB.
554
25
£ 27,400 /yr
12%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 1DB 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
76% of homes in BD7 1DB 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 1DB. The average age is 25.0. 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 rates near BD7 1DB are high at 171 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
All Saints CofE Primary School
Dixons Manningham Academy
Copthorne Primary School
Co-Op Academy Princeville
Green Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- Ali Go Local0.9 km
- Fresh Halal Meat0.7 km
- Lidget Green Convenience Store1.0 km
- Orange Store0.7 km
- Spice World0.6 km
- + 92 more
Restaurant, Cafe
163 nearby- New York Krispy Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Pizza Design0.8 km
- The Fip0.3 km
- Admiral0.8 km
- Bistro Polish Food0.5 km
- + 158 more
Takeaway Shop
79 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Lotus Sushi + Bento0.9 km
- Project Trap Kitchen0.4 km
- Shah Kebab House0.6 km
- + 74 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Al's Juke Bar0.7 km
- Bradford Oddfellows0.5 km
- Lion Lounge0.5 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.8 km
- The Castle Hotel (Bar only)0.5 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Great Victoria Hotel0.9 km
- The Bradford Hotel0.8 km
- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.4 km
- The Midland Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.7 km
- Kana Peena Supermarket0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square0.8 km
- Bradford Interchange1.0 km
- Bradford1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Arkwright Hall0.2 km
- Arkwright Hall0.2 km
- Great Horton Rd Mannville Terrace0.2 km
- Great Horton Rd Mannville Terrace0.2 km
- Great Horton Road Ashgrove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD71DB · Data under Open Government Licence