Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

FAIRFAX AVENUE, BD11 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFAX AVENUE, BD11 1DP.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD11 1DP 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.

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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in BD11 1DP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

BD11 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fairfax Avenue, 0.5km from Drighlington in Drighlington. Administratively it sits within Morley North ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BD11 1DP is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BD11 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00058075 (shared with 6 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 BD11 1DP. 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

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 111,000

4 sales · Mean £ 120,750

Terraced

£ 110,000

3 sales · Mean £ 106,000

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

BD11 1DP has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order11
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Drighlington Primary School

Good408 pupils0.8 km
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Fieldhead Primary Academy

Good185 pupils1.2 km
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Birchfield Primary School

Good246 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Wilko Retail Limited0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Pharmacy (Drighlington)0.9 km
  • Premier Store (Drighlington)0.5 km
  • Kian Stores0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • Ikea0.9 km
  • Craft And World Beers0.9 km
  • Costa At Next Unit 8e0.8 km
  • Costa Unit 8b0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Seven Eleven Chinese Take Away0.3 km
  • The Trawler0.9 km
  • Romanos0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Brickworks0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Spotted Cow0.9 km
  • The New Inn0.3 km
  • Drighlington Cricket Club0.9 km
  • The Railway Inn0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative (Drighlington)0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morley4.0 km
  • Cottingley4.5 km
  • Batley5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Wakefield Rd Oakwell Road0.1 km
  • Wakefield Rd Oakwell Road0.1 km
  • Wakefield Rd Fairfax Avenue0.2 km
  • Wakefield Rd Fairfax Avenue0.2 km
  • Moorside Rd Wakefield Road0.4 km