BD13 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highgate Road, 0.1km from Old Dolphin in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Queensbury ward and the Bradford South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD13 1DR offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £109k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 74.9% year-on-year. 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 BD13 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00054248 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHGATE ROAD, BD13 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHGATE ROAD, BD13 1DR.
285
42
£ 40,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BD13 1DR — age 42, 47% ownership, 47% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 74.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD13 1DR. The average age is 42.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 109,975
2 sales · Mean £ 109,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD13 1DR has low crime rates — 19 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Stocks Lane Primary School
Home Farm Primary School
Clayton Village Primary School
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Boars Head (Bar Only)0.6 km
- Clayton Heights WMC - (Bar Only)0.9 km
- Old Dolphin Inn0.0 km
- Westwood Park Sports Club0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Rem Convienience Store0.9 km
- Premier0.4 km
- Tillotson Green Farm0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Cafe Spice0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Highgate Fisheries0.9 km
- New Golden City0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange5.5 km
- Bradford Forster Square5.5 km
- Bradford5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Highgate Rd Uplands Avenue0.1 km
- Highgate Road Woodlands Rd0.1 km
- Highgate Road Woodlands Rd0.2 km
- Highgate Rd Uplands Avenue0.2 km
- Scarlett Heights Littlemoor0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BD131DR · Data under Open Government Licence