Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

SOWDEN STREET, BD7 3LX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOWDEN STREET, BD7 3LX.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 30,000 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British49.4%
Asian / British Asian41.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences329
Criminal damage and arson58
Other theft46
Anti-social behaviour43
Public order43

school Local Schools

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Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families

Outstanding165 pupils0.3 km
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St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy

Good430 pupils0.3 km
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Southmere Primary Academy

Inadequate347 pupils0.3 km
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Horton Park Primary School

Good434 pupils0.5 km
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Brackenhill Primary School

Good449 pupils0.5 km
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Co-op Academy Southfield

Good307 pupils0.6 km
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Co-op Academy Grange

Requires Improvement1533 pupils0.6 km
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Horton Grange Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Al Halal Supermarket0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Asda0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Norland Guest House0.8 km
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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