Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

WEST BANK, BD9 4BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST BANK, BD9 4BL.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BD9 4BL has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 97.1% year-on-year.

home £130,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD9 4BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Bank, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% 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 £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 97.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BD9 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00053878 (shared with 15 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 4BL. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.3%
Asian / British Asian47.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 130,000

3 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

BD9 4BL 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 offences67
Vehicle crime13
Drugs11
Public order11
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1861 pupils0.2 km
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Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School

Good418 pupils0.3 km
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Margaret McMillan Primary School

Good661 pupils0.7 km
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St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good246 pupils0.9 km
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Carlton Mills

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.9 km
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High Park School

Good117 pupils1.1 km
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Lilycroft Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils1.2 km
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Lilycroft Primary School

Good403 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Attari Halal Meats0.7 km
  • Heaton Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Highgate Newsagents0.3 km
  • Shakoor & Sons Halal Meat0.3 km
  • Bradford New Church Community Project1.0 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Lunch Monkey Cafe0.3 km
  • Express Cafe0.8 km
  • Bala Hissar0.1 km
  • Deli Fresh0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Village Bakery0.3 km
  • Burger Beatz0.7 km
  • King's Noodle0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Court0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Highgate Quarry Street0.1 km
  • Leylands Lane Leylands Grove0.2 km
  • Highgate Quarry Street0.2 km
  • Leylands Ln Garden Ln0.3 km
  • Highgate Heaton Road0.3 km