BD7 3LX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sowden Street, 0.2km from Low Green in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Great Horton ward and the Bradford South 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 teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Average age 25 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £65k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 3LX are sourced from Output Area E00053828 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOWDEN STREET, BD7 3LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOWDEN STREET, BD7 3LX.
385
25
£ 30,000 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 3LX 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 3LX has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 25 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 3LX. The average age is 25.5. 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
Terraced
£ 58,250
10 sales · Mean £ 56,725
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD7 3LX is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families
St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
Southmere Primary Academy
Horton Park Primary School
Brackenhill Primary School
Co-op Academy Southfield
Co-op Academy Grange
Horton Grange Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Siddique Pharmacy0.9 km
- Sweet Shop0.6 km
- Yusuf Food Store0.9 km
- Zid & Taz0.9 km
- Daily Pounds Store0.9 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Grill Shack1.0 km
- Salah's0.6 km
- China Rose0.3 km
- Awans Spices0.1 km
- China Garden0.1 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Kashmir Cafe0.6 km
- Arabian Shawarma0.3 km
- Cravings0.6 km
- Grays Muffins Cafe0.9 km
- Insane Air0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Al Halal Supermarket0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Asda0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Norland Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Great Horton WMC0.3 km
- The White Horse Inn0.8 km
- Little Horton Social Club1.0 km
- Bulls Head Inn (Bar only)0.3 km
- Great Horton Cricket Club0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange2.5 km
- Bradford Forster Square2.7 km
- Bradford3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Southfield Lane Cross Ln0.1 km
- Southfield Lane Cross Ln0.1 km
- Hudson Avenue Melba Rd0.1 km
- Hudson Avenue Melba Rd0.2 km
- Southmere Rd Southmere Cres0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD73LX · Data under Open Government Licence