BD8 0DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oaks Lane, 0.4km from Lower Grange in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Clayton and Fairweather Green ward and the Bradford West constituency.
Within the BD8 district, this postcode is characterised by a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BD8 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00176098 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKS LANE, BD8 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKS LANE, BD8 0DJ.
394
37
£ 35,100 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD8 0DJ 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.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines BD8 0DJ — 50% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 37 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD8 0DJ. The average age is 36.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 100,000
2 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD8 0DJ is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dixons Allerton Academy
Crossley Hall Primary School
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Ley Top Primary School
Beckfoot Thornton
The Academy At St. James
Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery
Bradford Girls' Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- S K Convenience Store0.8 km
- Thrive Market0.7 km
- Hello fresh 2 go0.7 km
- Shay0.3 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Allerton Fisheries0.9 km
- Central Fisheries0.7 km
- Leaventhorpe Fisheries0.3 km
- Pizza Mania0.3 km
- Allerton Steakhouse & Pizza Bar0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Fairweather Green Inn (Bar only)0.7 km
- Fairweather Green Working Mens Club0.5 km
- Girlington Conservative Social Club0.3 km
- Allerton Catholic Club (Bar Only)1.0 km
- Allerton Conservative Club (Bar Only)0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Five Alive0.7 km
- Kirsty's Kitchen0.3 km
- Bridies Cafe & Takeaway0.8 km
- Cafe West Healthy Living Centre0.8 km
- Yumburg0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall3.7 km
- Bradford Forster Square3.8 km
- Bradford3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Rhodesway Abbeydale Drive0.1 km
- Rhodesway Oaks Lane0.1 km
- Oaks Lane0.2 km
- Oaks Lane0.3 km
- Thornton Rd Rhodesway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD80DJ · Data under Open Government Licence