Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

HIGHGATE, BD9 4BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHGATE, BD9 4BE.

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Population

520

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD9 4BE 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.

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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines BD9 4BE — 80% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD9 4BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highgate, 0.2km 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BD9 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00053846 (shared with 8 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 BD9 4BE. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British17.1%
Asian / British Asian79.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 150,000

2 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

BD9 4BE has low crime rates — 31 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 offences76
Vehicle crime13
Drugs11
Public order11
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1861 pupils0.1 km
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Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School

Good418 pupils0.2 km
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Margaret McMillan Primary School

Good661 pupils0.6 km
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Carlton Mills

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.8 km
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St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good246 pupils0.8 km
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Lilycroft Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils1.1 km
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Lilycroft Primary School

Good403 pupils1.1 km
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Frizinghall Primary School

Good416 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Your Local0.3 km
  • Abdullah Food Store0.7 km
  • Sunrise Meat and Food Store0.8 km
  • Bradford New Church Community Project0.9 km
  • S S Foodstore1.0 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • SD Kebabs1.0 km
  • Apni Dukaan and Apna Dera1.0 km
  • The Village Bakery0.1 km
  • Burger Beatz0.6 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Court0.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Lunch Monkey Cafe0.1 km
  • Express Cafe0.9 km
  • Kashmiri Aroma1.0 km
  • Bala Hissar0.0 km
  • Deli Fresh0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Frizinghall1.4 km
  • Shipley2.2 km
  • Saltaire2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Highgate Quarry Street0.0 km
  • Highgate Quarry Street0.1 km
  • Leylands Lane Leylands Grove0.2 km
  • Highgate Heaton Road0.2 km
  • Highgate Heaton Road0.2 km