BD9 4AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wilmer Drive, 0.3km from Heaton in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Heaton ward and the Bradford West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £612k, down 25.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BD9 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00177870 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILMER DRIVE, BD9 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILMER DRIVE, BD9 4AR.
571
40
£ 38,100 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD9 4AR 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. BD9 4AR's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £612k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £612k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 25.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD9 4AR. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
3 sales · Mean £ 311,000
Detached
£ 700,000
1 sales · Mean £ 700,000
Terraced
£ 282,500
3 sales · Mean £ 280,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD9 4AR has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College
Margaret McMillan Primary School
St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Carlton Mills
Frizinghall Primary School
Lilycroft Nursery School
Lilycroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Nokheiz Convenience & Grocery Store0.9 km
- Your Local0.1 km
- Solly Food Store0.9 km
- Park Bazaar1.0 km
- Attari Halal Meats0.9 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bala Hissar0.4 km
- Deli Fresh0.2 km
- My Thai0.7 km
- Kashmiri Aroma0.6 km
- Lunch Monkey Cafe0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Deli 290.7 km
- Yazz's Pizza Diner1.0 km
- Coma Burgers and Shakes0.7 km
- Pizza 4 U0.7 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Black Swan0.8 km
- The Court0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall1.0 km
- Shipley2.0 km
- Saltaire2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Emm Lane Wilmer Rd0.1 km
- Emm Lane Wilmer Rd0.1 km
- Ashwell Road Parsons Rd0.1 km
- Highgate Heaton Road0.2 km
- Highgate Heaton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD94AR · Data under Open Government Licence