BD1 2AG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.9km from Shearbridge in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 high (513 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BD1 2AG are sourced from Output Area E00177851 (shared with 70 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD1 2AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD1 2AG.
271
28
£ 0 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD1 2AG 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
83% of homes in BD1 2AG 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 2AG. The average age is 27.6. 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 2AG are high at 513 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dixons McMillan Academy
Dixons Music Primary
Dixons Trinity Academy
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
Dixons Manningham Academy
All Saints CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Abbey Green Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Kubus0.6 km
- Park Road Market0.8 km
- Clifton Groceries1.0 km
- Manningham Market0.9 km
- Danny Mini Market0.8 km
- + 89 more
Pub, NightClub
55 nearby- Pictureville Cinema0.3 km
- 1 In 12 Club0.2 km
- Crafted0.4 km
- Sparrow Bier Cafe0.5 km
- The Bradford Arms (bar only)0.8 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
171 nearby- Compass Contract Services at Media Cafe0.3 km
- Polski Klub Jagoda0.4 km
- New York Krispy Fried Chicken0.9 km
- The Fip0.7 km
- Cafe Sunflower0.5 km
- + 166 more
Takeaway Shop
72 nearby- Oasis Takeaway0.3 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- SFC0.8 km
- Sweet Centre0.9 km
- Biggies0.9 km
- + 67 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Kana Peena Supermarket0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks and Spencer0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.0 km
- The Midland Hotel0.5 km
- The Great Victoria Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Bradford Central0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square0.5 km
- Bradford Interchange0.6 km
- Bradford0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Thornton Road0.0 km
- Shelter A0.1 km
- Sunbridge Rd0.1 km
- Sunbridge Rd0.1 km
- Shelter B0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BD12AG · Data under Open Government Licence