Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

BRAY CLOSE, BD7 4LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAY CLOSE, BD7 4LU.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD7 4LU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 42, BD7 4LU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £149k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

BD7 4LU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bray Close, 0.2km from Horton Bank Top in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Great Horton ward and the Bradford South constituency.

For families considering a move, BD7 4LU represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BD7 4LU are sourced from Output Area E00054236 (shared with 10 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 4LU. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.9%
Asian / British Asian35.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 149,000

3 sales · Mean £ 143,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BD7 4LU has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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 offences134
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order23
Burglary19
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils0.5 km
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Hollingwood Primary School

Good472 pupils0.7 km
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Home Farm Primary School

Good468 pupils0.7 km
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Stocks Lane Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Reevy Hill Primary School

Good232 pupils1.0 km
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Clayton Village Primary School

Good1.2 km
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Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy

Requires Improvement1442 pupils1.3 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good221 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Horton Bank Top Community Foodbank0.8 km
  • Londis / Texaco0.1 km
  • Old Road News0.5 km
  • Boots0.2 km
  • Premier0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Monkey0.6 km
  • Clayton Golf Club (Bar Only)0.5 km
  • The Crown0.4 km
  • The Boars Head (Bar Only)0.6 km
  • Clayton Heights WMC - (Bar Only)0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Mallory's0.6 km
  • Clayton Golf Club - (Catering only)0.5 km
  • Cafe Spice0.8 km
  • Options Cafe0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Manzil Balti House0.6 km
  • Old Road Fisheries0.5 km
  • Gullivers Fisheries0.1 km
  • My Parmo'z0.5 km
  • Hot and Tender0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bradford Interchange4.4 km
  • Bradford Forster Square4.5 km
  • Bradford4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Beacon Road Beacon Brow0.1 km
  • Great Horton Rd Cooper Lane0.1 km
  • Great Horton Rd Cooper Lane0.1 km
  • Cooper Lane Beacon Rd0.2 km
  • Beacon Road Beacon Brow0.2 km