Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

BD1 4BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD1 4BL.

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Population

497

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD1 4BL 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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1/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines BD1 4BL — 50% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 4BL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Wapping in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Manningham ward and the Bradford East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BD1 4BL offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 58% 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 high (180 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 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00177767 (shared with 784 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 4BL. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British29.9%
Asian / British Asian50.2%
Black / African / Caribbean8.5%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near BD1 4BL are high at 180 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 offences429
Shoplifting160
Public order136
Other theft93
Criminal damage and arson92

school Local Schools

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Westminster Church of England Primary Academy

Requires Improvement516 pupils0.7 km
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Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy

Outstanding583 pupils0.7 km
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Carlton Bolling

Outstanding1624 pupils0.7 km
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Feversham Girls' Academy

Outstanding791 pupils0.9 km
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Byron Primary School

Good684 pupils1.1 km
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One In A Million Free School

Good369 pupils1.2 km
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Midland Road Nursery School

Outstanding84 pupils1.3 km
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Peel Park Primary School and Nursery

Good607 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

128 nearby
  • Gerry's0.6 km
  • Hollywood Bowl0.7 km
  • Shinwari Restaurant0.8 km
  • Starbucks0.8 km
  • Azuma0.7 km
  • + 123 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

64 nearby
  • Burgerize0.9 km
  • SFC0.9 km
  • Crazy Corn0.7 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Kebabism0.8 km
  • + 59 more
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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • Manningham Market0.9 km
  • WH Smith0.7 km
  • Awan News0.8 km
  • Barkerend Butcher0.9 km
  • Candy Crunch Bradford0.6 km
  • + 81 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.4 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • The Great Victoria Hotel0.7 km
  • Travelodge Bradford Central0.2 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre0.7 km
  • The Bradford Hotel0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

50 nearby
  • Glennys0.8 km
  • Nightrain0.6 km
  • Not Guilty0.7 km
  • The Ambassador0.8 km
  • The City Vaults0.5 km
  • + 45 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bradford0.4 km
  • Bradford Forster Square0.4 km
  • Bradford Interchange0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bolton Road Cross Sun St0.0 km
  • Bolton Road Cross Sun St0.1 km
  • Canal Road Holdsworth St0.2 km
  • Canal Road Holdsworth St0.2 km
  • Church Bank Upper Park Gate0.2 km