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.
HIGHGATE, BD9 4BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHGATE, BD9 4BE.
520
35
£ 38,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College
Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
Margaret McMillan Primary School
Carlton Mills
St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Lilycroft Nursery School
Lilycroft Primary School
Frizinghall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Court0.0 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BD94BE · Data under Open Government Licence