BD1 3LW is an up-and-coming urban area on Piccadilly, 0.5km 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. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. 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 (677 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BD1 3LW are sourced from Output Area E00176104 (shared with 204 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PICCADILLY, BD1 3LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PICCADILLY, BD1 3LW.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD1 3LW 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
At 92% private renter occupancy, BD1 3LW is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 3LW. 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 3LW are high at 677 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.
school Local Schools
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
Dixons McMillan Academy
Westminster Church of England Primary Academy
Dixons Manningham Academy
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy
Dixons Trinity Academy
Dixons Music Primary
Abbey Green Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Kubus0.8 km
- Manningham Market0.8 km
- Danny Mini Market0.7 km
- Mouchak Sweet Centre and Deli0.9 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- + 85 more
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- Pictureville Cinema0.6 km
- East Ward Labour Club (Bar Only)1.0 km
- 1 In 12 Club0.3 km
- Crafted0.3 km
- Sparrow Bier Cafe0.3 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
167 nearby- Compass Contract Services at Media Cafe0.6 km
- Polski Klub Jagoda0.7 km
- Cafe Sunflower0.7 km
- Abaseen0.8 km
- Pind Restaurant0.9 km
- + 162 more
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- Oasis Takeaway0.7 km
- SFC0.7 km
- Sweet Centre1.0 km
- Biggies0.8 km
- Frangoz Express0.9 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Marks and Spencer0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- The Bradford Hotel0.4 km
- The Great Victoria Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge Bradford Central0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square0.1 km
- Bradford Interchange0.5 km
- Bradford0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cheapside0.1 km
- Bradford Foster Square Rail Station0.1 km
- Cheapside0.1 km
- Market St0.1 km
- Market St0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BD13LW · Data under Open Government Licence