BD7 1JA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Lister Hills in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD7 1JA offers 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 above average at 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BD7 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00177855 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD7 1JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD7 1JA.
560
23
£ 27,400 /yr
7%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 1JA 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 1JA 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 1JA. 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
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 around BD7 1JA is above average at 128 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
Green Lane Primary School
Abbey Green Nursery School
Atlas Community Primary School
Dixons McMillan Academy
Dixons Trinity Academy
Dixons Music Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Darbar Foods0.9 km
- Bismillah Halal Meat0.9 km
- Kubus0.9 km
- Patel Convenience Store0.9 km
- Souk Al Arabi0.9 km
- + 89 more
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Pictureville Cinema0.9 km
- Bees Knee'z (Bar Only)0.8 km
- 1 In 12 Club0.6 km
- Crafted0.8 km
- Sparrow Bier Cafe0.8 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
146 nearby- Compass Contract Services at Media Cafe0.9 km
- Polski Klub Jagoda0.8 km
- New York Krispy Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Pizza Design0.9 km
- The Fip0.1 km
- + 141 more
Takeaway Shop
72 nearby- Oasis Takeaway0.7 km
- Rajas Pizza Bar0.7 km
- Sushi Home Town1.0 km
- Euro FC0.9 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- + 67 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Kana Peena Supermarket0.4 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square1.0 km
- Bradford1.2 km
- Bradford Interchange1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Listerhills Rd Norcroft Street0.0 km
- Listerhills Rd Norcroft Street0.1 km
- Listerhills Rd Morpeth Street0.2 km
- Thornton Rd Sugden Street0.2 km
- Thornton Rd Norcroft Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD71JA · Data under Open Government Licence