BD1 5AJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Vicar Lane, 0.1km from Eastbrook in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Manningham ward and the Bradford West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD1 5AJ 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. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 67% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.
Safety: Crime rates are high (346 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 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00176139 (shared with 58 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICAR LANE, BD1 5AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICAR LANE, BD1 5AJ.
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27
£ 0 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD1 5AJ 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 5AJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 75% 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 5AJ. The average age is 27.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BD1 5AJ are high at 346 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
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
Carlton Bolling
Bronte Girls' Academy
Westminster Church of England Primary Academy
Dixons McMillan Academy
Byron Primary School
Feversham Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- BP Arkle Londis0.9 km
- HMV0.2 km
- Millie's Cookies0.2 km
- Sweet Talk Confectionery0.2 km
- Argos0.9 km
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre0.3 km
- The Great Victoria Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge Bradford Central0.4 km
- IBIS Budget Hotel1.0 km
- The Bradford Hotel0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
54 nearby- The Corn Dolly0.4 km
- Bees Knee'z (Bar Only)0.5 km
- Loco Latina0.5 km
- Trash0.6 km
- Boogies0.5 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
144 nearby- Compass Contract Services at Cafe Living0.2 km
- Costa0.1 km
- Flamin Aces0.1 km
- QS Foodservice0.7 km
- Smokehouse0.3 km
- + 139 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Salah's0.5 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Pound Bakery0.6 km
- Burger Doner0.7 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Marks and Spencer0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square0.4 km
- Bradford Interchange0.4 km
- Bradford0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Stop 30.1 km
- Shelter M0.1 km
- Church Bank0.1 km
- Shelter O0.1 km
- Hall Ings0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BD15AJ · Data under Open Government Licence