Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

HEDGE SIDE, BD8 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDGE SIDE, BD8 0AL.

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Population

449

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD8 0AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines BD8 0AL — 76% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 88.7% year-on-year.

home £145,333 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD8 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hedge Side, 0.4km from Fairweather Green in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Clayton and Fairweather Green ward and the Bradford West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 88.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BD8 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00053664 (shared with 7 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 BD8 0AL. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British19.9%
Asian / British Asian76.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 153,000

2 sales · Mean £ 153,000

Detached

£ 130,000

1 sales · Mean £ 130,000

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

BD8 0AL has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences94
Vehicle crime27
Drugs17
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Bradford Girls' Grammar School

Requires Improvement999 pupils0.5 km
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Dixons Allerton Academy

Good1958 pupils0.5 km
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Crossley Hall Primary School

Good710 pupils0.6 km
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St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding246 pupils0.9 km
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Girlington Primary School

Good502 pupils1.0 km
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St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good134 pupils1.1 km
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Lidget Green Primary School

Good599 pupils1.2 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School

Good212 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Hello fresh 2 go0.5 km
  • Shay0.9 km
  • Zaheer Food Store0.9 km
  • Muqadas Noor Halal Sweets0.8 km
  • Raj's Chemist1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Polly's Breakfast Bar0.8 km
  • Four Seasons Cafe0.9 km
  • Deli Intu1.0 km
  • BRI ENT Tea Bar0.7 km
  • Five Alive0.9 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Dial A Roti1.0 km
  • Roti Rooms0.9 km
  • West Park Fisheries0.9 km
  • Tasty Food0.9 km
  • Fahim's Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Getir UK0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Fairweather Green Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • The Red Lion (Bar Only)0.8 km
  • Girlington Conservative Social Club0.9 km
  • Fairweather Green Inn (Bar only)0.6 km
  • West Bradford Bowling Club (Bar Only)0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Frizinghall3.1 km
  • Bradford3.3 km
  • Bradford Forster Square3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Allerton Road Crow Tree Ln0.1 km
  • Allerton Road Crow Tree Ln0.2 km
  • Allerton Road Yew Tree Ave0.2 km
  • Allerton Road Yew Tree Ave0.2 km
  • Allerton Road Pearson Ln0.4 km