BD16 1AJ is a mixed residential area on Main Street, 0.4km from Bingley in Bingley. Administratively it sits within Bingley ward and the Shipley constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BD16 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00053411 (shared with 177 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN STREET, BD16 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN STREET, BD16 1AJ.
281
44
£ 40,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD16 1AJ 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
No single demographic signal dominates BD16 1AJ — age 44, 42% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD16 1AJ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD16 1AJ is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Myrtle Park Primary
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery
Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Hazelbeck Special School
Beckfoot School
Bingley Grammar School
Eldwick Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- J Wild Confectioners0.3 km
- Bingley Arts Centre0.1 km
- BP M&S and Wild Bean Cafe0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.0 km
- A & B Convenience Stores0.4 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Market Square Tavern0.2 km
- The Star (Bar Only)0.3 km
- 66 Bar0.0 km
- Chapter 2 Cocktail and Wine Bar0.1 km
- Maverick's 80s Lounge (Bar Only)0.3 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Il Caffe Ristretto0.2 km
- Mamas Pizza0.2 km
- Lavinias Cafe Bistro0.2 km
- Cardamon Restaurant0.4 km
- Main Street Cafe & Deli0.3 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Peacock Bar0.1 km
- Rob's Plaice0.6 km
- Abs Fast Food0.1 km
- Scoffs0.4 km
- Spicy Hut0.4 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op0.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bingley0.1 km
- Crossflatts1.4 km
- Saltaire3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Main Street0.0 km
- Main Street0.0 km
- Ferncliffe Road0.1 km
- Bingley Rail Station0.1 km
- Bingley Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BD161AJ · Data under Open Government Licence