Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

THORNTON ROAD, BD1 2LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNTON ROAD, BD1 2LB.

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Population

610

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 29,400 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD1 2LB 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines BD1 2LB — 56% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

BD1 2LB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thornton Road, 0.3km from Lister Hills in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% 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 above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 2LB are sourced from Output Area E00054618 (shared with 65 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 BD1 2LB. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British26.9%
Asian / British Asian56.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime around BD1 2LB is above average at 100 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences174
Vehicle crime51
Other theft50
Public order36
Criminal damage and arson34

school Local Schools

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Dixons Manningham Academy

Good421 pupils0.4 km
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Atlas Community Primary School

Requires Improvement206 pupils0.6 km
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Green Lane Primary School

Good615 pupils0.6 km
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Abbey Green Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.6 km
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Iqra Academy

Outstanding669 pupils0.8 km
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Co-Op Academy Princeville

Requires Improvement498 pupils0.9 km
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford

361 pupils0.9 km
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Miriam Lord Primary School

Good1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

93 nearby
  • Bismillah Halal Meat1.0 km
  • Ali Go Local0.4 km
  • Lidget Green Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Mehrban Ahmed Food Store0.9 km
  • Z Iqbal Food Store0.6 km
  • + 88 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

73 nearby
  • Oasis Takeaway1.0 km
  • Deli Hut by Amins0.9 km
  • Euro FC0.9 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Mother Hubbards0.9 km
  • + 68 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

109 nearby
  • New York Krispy Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • The Fip0.3 km
  • Phantom0.5 km
  • Admiral0.8 km
  • Two Bens0.5 km
  • + 104 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Andies African Kitchen0.8 km
  • Brewdog1.0 km
  • Glennys0.8 km
  • The Ambassador0.9 km
  • The Fighting Cock0.2 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.9 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Al Falah Supermarket0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Al Halal Supermarket0.8 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Kana Peena Supermarket0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bradford Forster Square1.1 km
  • Bradford1.2 km
  • Bradford Interchange1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Thornton Rd Preston Street0.1 km
  • Sunbridge Rd Preston Street0.1 km
  • City Road St Michaels Rd0.1 km
  • Thornton Rd Preston Street0.1 km
  • Thornton Rd Norcroft Street0.2 km