BD1 5BW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Eastbrook in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Manningham 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. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 (472 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 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00176139 (shared with 58 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD1 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD1 5BW.
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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 5BW 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 75% private renter occupancy, BD1 5BW 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 5BW. 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
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 5BW are high at 472 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
Feversham Girls' Academy
Dixons Music Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- BP Arkle Londis1.0 km
- HMV0.1 km
- Millie's Cookies0.1 km
- Sweet Talk Confectionery0.3 km
- Argos0.8 km
- + 80 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 Hotel0.9 km
- The Bradford Hotel0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- The Corn Dolly0.4 km
- Bees Knee'z (Bar Only)0.4 km
- Loco Latina0.5 km
- Trash0.6 km
- Boogies0.4 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
156 nearby- Compass Contract Services at Cafe Living0.1 km
- Costa0.0 km
- Flamin Aces0.2 km
- QS Foodservice0.7 km
- Smokehouse0.4 km
- + 151 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Salah's0.6 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Pound Bakery0.5 km
- Burger Doner0.6 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Marks and Spencer0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square0.3 km
- Bradford Interchange0.4 km
- Bradford0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Church Bank0.0 km
- Shelter M0.0 km
- Church Bank0.1 km
- Stop 30.1 km
- Hall Ings0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BD15BW · Data under Open Government Licence