Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

SYLHET CLOSE, BD1 3BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYLHET CLOSE, BD1 3BU.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD1 3BU 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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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BD1 3BU has a highly multicultural community character — 94% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

BD1 3BU is an up-and-coming urban area on Sylhet Close, 0.8km from Clifton Villas in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BD1 3BU is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (140 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 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00177764 (shared with 25 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 3BU. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British1.9%
Asian / British Asian94.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near BD1 3BU are high at 140 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.

Violence and sexual offences333
Shoplifting102
Public order101
Anti-social behaviour97
Criminal damage and arson81

school Local Schools

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Dixons Manningham Academy

Good421 pupils0.4 km
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Abbey Green Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.4 km
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Green Lane Primary School

Good615 pupils0.4 km
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One In A Million Free School

Good369 pupils0.6 km
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Atlas Community Primary School

Requires Improvement206 pupils0.7 km
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Midland Road Nursery School

Outstanding84 pupils0.8 km
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Iqra Academy

Outstanding669 pupils0.9 km
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Westminster Church of England Primary Academy

Requires Improvement516 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

103 nearby
  • J Holland Butchers0.4 km
  • West Yorkshire Meat Suppliers0.3 km
  • Ali Go Local0.5 km
  • Z Iqbal Food Store0.8 km
  • Darbar Foods0.8 km
  • + 98 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

54 nearby
  • 1 In 12 Club0.6 km
  • Crafted0.4 km
  • Sparrow Bier Cafe0.4 km
  • The Bradford Arms (bar only)0.1 km
  • The Ginger Goose0.9 km
  • + 49 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

128 nearby
  • Ariya Restaurant & Bar0.6 km
  • Athenium Coffee House0.7 km
  • Cafe W at Waterstones0.8 km
  • Deli Chez0.6 km
  • Drake's0.9 km
  • + 123 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Biggies0.2 km
  • Frangoz Express0.5 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Takeaway Getaway0.8 km
  • Burger Doner0.6 km
  • + 60 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • IBIS Budget Hotel0.8 km
  • Travelodge Bradford Central0.8 km
  • Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.8 km
  • The Midland Hotel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Marks and Spencer1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bradford0.6 km
  • Bradford Forster Square0.7 km
  • Bradford Interchange1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Lumb Lane Sedgwick Close0.1 km
  • Lumb Lane Gracechurch St0.1 km
  • Manningham Lane Thurnscoe Rd0.2 km
  • Manningham Lane Thurnscoe Rd0.2 km
  • Lumb Lane Darfield St0.2 km