BD7 1JU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Lister Hills in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 61% 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 is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BD7 1JU are sourced from Output Area E00054618 (shared with 65 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD7 1JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD7 1JU.
610
30
£ 29,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 1JU 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 1JU has a highly multicultural community character — 56% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 1JU. The average age is 29.9. 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 1JU is moderate at 89 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
Atlas Community Primary School
Abbey Green Nursery School
Green Lane Primary School
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford
Copthorne Primary School
Dixons McMillan Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Bismillah Halal Meat0.8 km
- Kubus1.0 km
- Patel Convenience Store0.9 km
- Souk Al Arabi0.9 km
- Ali Go Local0.6 km
- + 89 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Pictureville Cinema0.9 km
- Loco Latina0.9 km
- Andies African Kitchen0.8 km
- Brewdog0.8 km
- Glennys0.8 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
128 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
- + 123 more
Takeaway Shop
73 nearby- Oasis Takeaway0.8 km
- Rajas Pizza Bar0.7 km
- Sushi Home Town0.9 km
- Euro FC0.8 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- + 68 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Kana Peena Supermarket0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square1.1 km
- Bradford1.3 km
- Bradford Interchange1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Listerhills Rd Norcroft Street0.1 km
- Listerhills Rd Norcroft Street0.1 km
- Listerhills Rd Morpeth Street0.1 km
- Thornton Rd Norcroft Street0.2 km
- Listerhills Road St Andrews Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD71JU · Data under Open Government Licence