BD1 1QU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Eastbrook in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD1 1QU offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 92% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.
Safety: Crime rates are high (555 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BD1 1QU are sourced from Output Area E00176104 (shared with 204 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD1 1QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD1 1QU.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD1 1QU 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
92% of homes in BD1 1QU are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD1 1QU. The average age is 28.7. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BD1 1QU are high at 555 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dixons McMillan Academy
Dixons Manningham Academy
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
Dixons Music Primary
Dixons Trinity Academy
Abbey Green Nursery School
Green Lane Primary School
Westminster Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Kashmir Halal Meat& Poultry1.0 km
- Kubus0.8 km
- Cakes & Treats0.9 km
- Manningham Market0.8 km
- Danny Mini Market0.7 km
- + 87 more
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- Pictureville Cinema0.5 km
- 1 In 12 Club0.2 km
- Crafted0.2 km
- Sparrow Bier Cafe0.3 km
- The Bradford Arms (bar only)0.6 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
168 nearby- Compass Contract Services at Media Cafe0.5 km
- Polski Klub Jagoda0.6 km
- The Fip0.9 km
- Cafe Sunflower0.5 km
- Persian Rose Cake1.0 km
- + 163 more
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- Oasis Takeaway0.6 km
- SFC0.7 km
- Sweet Centre0.9 km
- Biggies0.7 km
- Frangoz Express0.8 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Marks and Spencer0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- The Bradford Hotel0.4 km
- The Great Victoria Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge Bradford Central0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square0.2 km
- Bradford Interchange0.6 km
- Bradford0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Westgate0.1 km
- Stop 10.1 km
- Westgate0.1 km
- Albion Street0.1 km
- Sunbridge Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD11QU · Data under Open Government Licence