BD1 3JU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Wapping in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD1 3JU offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (465 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BD1 3JU are sourced from Output Area E00176104 (shared with 204 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD1 3JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD1 3JU.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD1 3JU 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 3JU 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 3JU. 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
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 rates near BD1 3JU are high at 465 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 Manningham Academy
Abbey Green Nursery School
Green Lane Primary School
Dixons McMillan Academy
One In A Million Free School
Westminster Church of England Primary Academy
Dixons Trinity Academy
Dixons Music Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
98 nearby- Kashmir Halal Meat& Poultry0.9 km
- Kubus0.9 km
- Ali Go Local0.9 km
- Cakes & Treats0.8 km
- Clifton Groceries0.9 km
- + 93 more
Restaurant, Cafe
166 nearby- Qchnia Agi Polish Deli Bar1.0 km
- Compass Contract Services at Media Cafe0.6 km
- Polski Klub Jagoda0.7 km
- The Fip0.8 km
- Cafe Sunflower0.4 km
- + 161 more
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- Pictureville Cinema0.6 km
- 1 In 12 Club0.1 km
- Crafted0.1 km
- Sparrow Bier Cafe0.2 km
- The Bradford Arms (bar only)0.5 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
71 nearby- Oasis Takeaway0.6 km
- SFC0.6 km
- Sweet Centre0.7 km
- Biggies0.6 km
- Frangoz Express0.7 km
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Marks and Spencer0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- The Bradford Hotel0.6 km
- The Great Victoria Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge Bradford Central0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square0.3 km
- Bradford0.5 km
- Bradford Interchange0.7 km
Bus Stops
- John Street0.0 km
- John Street0.1 km
- Albion Street0.1 km
- Westgate0.1 km
- Westgate0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BD13JU · Data under Open Government Licence