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.
HEDGE SIDE, BD8 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDGE SIDE, BD8 0AL.
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35
£ 35,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bradford Girls' Grammar School
Dixons Allerton Academy
Crossley Hall Primary School
St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre
Girlington Primary School
St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Lidget Green Primary School
St Philip's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Getir UK0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BD80AL · Data under Open Government Licence