BD1 5HE is an up-and-coming urban area on East Parade, 0.1km from Eastbrook in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 91% 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. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (177 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 5HE are sourced from Output Area E00176166 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST PARADE, BD1 5HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST PARADE, BD1 5HE.
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27
£ 0 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD1 5HE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BD1 5HE is a high-turnover rental hub — with 91% 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 5HE. The average age is 27.3. 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 5HE are high at 177 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
Bronte Girls' Academy
Carlton Bolling
Feversham Primary Academy
Byron Primary School
St. Mary's & St. Peter's Catholic Primary School
Westminster Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Ali Bhai Foods0.9 km
- Orange Store0.6 km
- Spice World0.9 km
- Wakefield Road Post Office0.7 km
- Zak's 2 Mini Market0.6 km
- + 63 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre0.3 km
- The Great Victoria Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Bradford Central0.6 km
- The Bradford Hotel0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Al's Juke Bar0.7 km
- Lion Lounge0.9 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.6 km
- The Castle Hotel (Bar only)0.9 km
- Trash Bradford/ Candy/Lemon Shed0.8 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
126 nearby- Admiral0.6 km
- Bistro Polish Food0.8 km
- Brathay Trust0.3 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Creme de la Creme1.0 km
- + 121 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- KFC0.5 km
- Lotus Sushi + Bento0.4 km
- Project Trap Kitchen0.9 km
- Shah Kebab House0.9 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Marks and Spencer0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange0.5 km
- Bradford Forster Square0.6 km
- Bradford0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Leeds Road East Parade0.1 km
- Leeds Road East Parade0.1 km
- Shelter O0.2 km
- Shelter O0.2 km
- Leeds Rd Garnett Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD15HE · Data under Open Government Licence