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.
BRAY CLOSE, BD7 4LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAY CLOSE, BD7 4LU.
258
42
£ 35,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 4LU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Hollingwood Primary School
Home Farm Primary School
Stocks Lane Primary School
Reevy Hill Primary School
Clayton Village Primary School
Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
4 nearby- Mallory's0.6 km
- Clayton Golf Club - (Catering only)0.5 km
- Cafe Spice0.8 km
- Options Cafe0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BD74LU · Data under Open Government Licence