BD7 1DL is an up-and-coming urban area on Richmond Road, 0.4km from Lister Hills in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD7 1DL offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. With an average age of just 23, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 (140 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for BD7 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00177855 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND ROAD, BD7 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND ROAD, BD7 1DL.
560
23
£ 27,400 /yr
7%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 1DL 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 1DL 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 1DL. 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
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
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BD7 1DL are high at 140 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 Manningham Academy
Co-Op Academy Princeville
Dixons McMillan Academy
Abbey Green Nursery School
Green Lane Primary School
Dixons Music Primary
Dixons Trinity Academy
Atlas Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Clifton Groceries0.6 km
- Manningham Market0.9 km
- Bismillah Halal Meat0.8 km
- Kubus0.8 km
- Patel Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 86 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Kana Peena Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
72 nearby- SFC0.9 km
- Oasis Takeaway0.6 km
- Rajas Pizza Bar0.7 km
- Sushi Home Town0.9 km
- Biggies0.9 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Pictureville Cinema0.8 km
- 1 In 12 Club0.6 km
- Crafted0.8 km
- Sparrow Bier Cafe0.8 km
- The Bradford Arms (bar only)0.9 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
147 nearby- Compass Contract Services at Media Cafe0.8 km
- Polski Klub Jagoda0.7 km
- Ariya Restaurant & Bar0.6 km
- Athenium Coffee House0.7 km
- Cafe W at Waterstones0.9 km
- + 142 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square1.0 km
- Bradford Interchange1.2 km
- Bradford1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Listerhills Rd Norcroft Street0.1 km
- Listerhills Rd Norcroft Street0.1 km
- Listerhills Rd Morpeth Street0.2 km
- Arkwright Hall0.2 km
- Arkwright Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD71DL · Data under Open Government Licence