BD1 2AQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Sunbridge Road, 0.8km from Eastbrook 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (663 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £64k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BD1 2AQ are sourced from Output Area E00176104 (shared with 204 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUNBRIDGE ROAD, BD1 2AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNBRIDGE ROAD, BD1 2AQ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD1 2AQ 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
BD1 2AQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 92% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 2AQ. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 64,924
12 sales · Mean £ 65,361
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BD1 2AQ are high at 663 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
Dixons Manningham Academy
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
Green Lane Primary School
Abbey Green Nursery School
All Saints CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- Kubus0.7 km
- Park Road Market0.9 km
- J Holland Butchers0.3 km
- West Yorkshire Meat Suppliers0.7 km
- WH Smith0.5 km
- + 96 more
Pub, NightClub
55 nearby- Pictureville Cinema0.4 km
- 1 In 12 Club0.1 km
- Crafted0.3 km
- Sparrow Bier Cafe0.4 km
- The Bradford Arms (bar only)0.7 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
168 nearby- Compass Contract Services at Media Cafe0.4 km
- Polski Klub Jagoda0.5 km
- Ariya Restaurant & Bar0.1 km
- Athenium Coffee House0.1 km
- Cafe W at Waterstones0.3 km
- + 163 more
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- Oasis Takeaway0.4 km
- Biggies0.8 km
- Frangoz Express0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Takeaway Getaway0.1 km
- + 62 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The Great Victoria Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Bradford Central0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre0.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.1 km
- The Midland Hotel0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks and Spencer0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Iceland0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square0.3 km
- Bradford Interchange0.6 km
- Bradford0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sunbridge Rd0.0 km
- Shelter B0.0 km
- Stop 10.0 km
- Shelter A0.0 km
- Sunbridge Rd0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BD12AQ · Data under Open Government Licence