BD1 4DR is an up-and-coming urban area on Bolton Road, 0.3km from Wapping in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD1 4DR offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 99% 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 (461 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £37k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BD1 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00177777 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOLTON ROAD, BD1 4DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLTON ROAD, BD1 4DR.
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27
£ 0 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BD1 4DR is a high-turnover rental hub — with 99% 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. Property prices are trending down 6.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD1 4DR. The average age is 26.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 37,750
2 sales · Mean £ 37,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BD1 4DR are high at 461 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
Westminster Church of England Primary Academy
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy
Carlton Bolling
Feversham Girls' Academy
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
One In A Million Free School
Byron Primary School
Dixons Manningham Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Pictureville Cinema0.9 km
- Boar & Fable0.5 km
- Rose And Crown1.0 km
- The Peacock Bar0.5 km
- The Turls Green/Lloyds No.10.6 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
145 nearby- Compass Contract Services at Media Cafe0.9 km
- Chaskah0.9 km
- Chilli Flames0.4 km
- Cozy Corner0.8 km
- Fountains Coffee Shop0.6 km
- + 140 more
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Card Factory0.3 km
- Aladin0.4 km
- D & N Priestley0.6 km
- Dale Farm Foods0.6 km
- Faraday Drinks0.6 km
- + 86 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.7 km
- The Midland Hotel0.3 km
- IBIS Budget Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Fat Cow0.2 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Thai Noodle Bar0.6 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- McColls0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square0.3 km
- Bradford0.4 km
- Bradford Interchange0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Canal Road0.1 km
- Bolton Road0.1 km
- Bolton Road0.1 km
- Canal Road0.1 km
- Bolton Road Cross Sun St0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD14DR · Data under Open Government Licence