Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

BACK LANE, BD9 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK LANE, BD9 4BU.

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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 4BU 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.

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

BD9 4BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Back Lane, 0.3km from Heaton in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Heaton ward and the Bradford West constituency.

For families considering a move, BD9 4BU 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £35k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BD9 4BU 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 4BU. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 35,000

1 sales · Mean £ 35,000

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

BD9 4BU has low crime rates — 35 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.

Violence and sexual offences75
Drugs9
Vehicle crime9
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School

Good418 pupils0.1 km
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St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1861 pupils0.2 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 pupils0.8 km
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Carlton Mills

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.8 km
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Frizinghall Primary School

Good416 pupils1.2 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

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Kashmiri Aroma0.9 km
  • Lunch Monkey Cafe0.1 km
  • Sultans Restaurant1.0 km
  • Express Cafe0.9 km
  • My Thai1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Pizza 4 U1.0 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • J & M Roti House1.0 km
  • Rajas Pizza Bar1.0 km
  • The Village Bakery0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Attari Halal Meats0.7 km
  • Ikhlaq Halal Mini Market1.0 km
  • Best Mini Market1.0 km
  • Heaton Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Highgate Newsagents0.1 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Court0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Frizinghall1.3 km
  • Shipley2.1 km
  • Saltaire2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Highgate Quarry Street0.1 km
  • Highgate Quarry Street0.1 km
  • Highgate Heaton Road0.2 km
  • Highgate Heaton Road0.2 km
  • Ashwell Road Parsons Rd0.2 km