BD9 4BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Garth Barn Close, 0.2km from Heaton in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Heaton ward and the Bradford West constituency.
For families considering a move, BD9 4BG represents 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 72% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BD9 4BG are sourced from Output Area E00053847 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARTH BARN CLOSE, BD9 4BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARTH BARN CLOSE, BD9 4BG.
512
32
£ 38,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD9 4BG 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
79% of BD9 4BG's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 4BG. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 153,000
1 sales · Mean £ 153,000
Detached
£ 132,500
2 sales · Mean £ 132,500
Terraced
£ 120,000
2 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD9 4BG has low crime rates — 35 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 Store0.7 km
- Bradford New Church Community Project1.0 km
- S S Foodstore0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- SD Kebabs0.9 km
- Apni Dukaan and Apna Dera0.9 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
6 nearby- Millan Centre Elderly Group & Users1.0 km
- Lunch Monkey Cafe0.1 km
- Express Cafe1.0 km
- Kashmiri Aroma1.0 km
- Bala Hissar0.0 km
- + 1 more
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 Street0.1 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: BD94BG · Data under Open Government Licence