BD8 0DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oaks Lane, 0.4km from Fairweather Green in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Clayton and Fairweather Green ward and the Bradford West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD8 0DP is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BD8 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00053676 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKS LANE, BD8 0DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKS LANE, BD8 0DP.
417
30
£ 35,100 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD8 0DP 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
With 45% social renting, BD8 0DP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD8 0DP. The average age is 29.7. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 90,500
1 sales · Mean £ 90,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD8 0DP is moderate at 65 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
Lidget Green Primary School
Bradford Girls' Grammar School
Ley Top Primary School
Beckfoot Thornton
The Academy At St. James
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Central Fisheries0.8 km
- Leaventhorpe Fisheries0.3 km
- Pizza Mania0.3 km
- Allerton Steakhouse & Pizza Bar0.4 km
- Moon Star House0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- S K Convenience Store0.7 km
- Thrive Market0.6 km
- Hello fresh 2 go0.8 km
- Shay0.3 km
- Raj's Chemist0.4 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Fairweather Green Inn (Bar only)0.6 km
- Fairweather Green Working Mens Club0.4 km
- Girlington Conservative Social Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Five Alive0.6 km
- Kirsty's Kitchen0.3 km
- Bridies Cafe & Takeaway0.9 km
- Cafe West Healthy Living Centre0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square3.7 km
- Frizinghall3.7 km
- Bradford3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rhodesway Abbeydale Drive0.2 km
- Rhodesway Oaks Lane0.2 km
- Thornton Rd Leaventhorpe Lane0.2 km
- Thornton Rd Leaventhorpe Lane0.2 km
- Thornton Rd Rhodesway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD80DP · Data under Open Government Licence