BD1 1QY 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 1QY offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (611 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BD1 1QY are sourced from Output Area E00176104 (shared with 204 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD1 1QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD1 1QY.
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29
£ 0 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD1 1QY 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
At 92% private renter occupancy, BD1 1QY is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1QY. 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 1QY are high at 611 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
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
Dixons Manningham 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- Kubus0.8 km
- Park Road Market1.0 km
- Cakes & Treats1.0 km
- Manningham Market0.8 km
- Danny Mini Market0.7 km
- + 87 more
Pub, NightClub
55 nearby- Pictureville Cinema0.5 km
- 1 In 12 Club0.2 km
- Crafted0.3 km
- Sparrow Bier Cafe0.3 km
- The Bradford Arms (bar only)0.6 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
164 nearby- Compass Contract Services at Media Cafe0.5 km
- Polski Klub Jagoda0.6 km
- The Fip0.9 km
- Cafe Sunflower0.6 km
- Abaseen0.8 km
- + 159 more
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- Oasis Takeaway0.6 km
- SFC0.7 km
- Sweet Centre0.9 km
- Biggies0.8 km
- Frangoz Express0.8 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Marks and Spencer0.4 km
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 Interchange0.5 km
- Bradford0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Stop 10.1 km
- Westgate0.1 km
- Sunbridge Road0.1 km
- Sunbridge Road0.1 km
- Sunbridge Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BD11QY · Data under Open Government Licence