BD16 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Beckfoot Lane, 0.2km from Beck Foot in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Bingley ward and the Shipley constituency.
For serious buyers, BD16 1AR is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k.
Census 2021 statistics for BD16 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00053420 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BECKFOOT LANE, BD16 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BECKFOOT LANE, BD16 1AR.
283
42
£ 40,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD16 1AR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BD16 1AR — age 42, 76% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £337k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD16 1AR. The average age is 42.2. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 248,500
4 sales · Mean £ 275,500
Semi-Detached
£ 510,000
1 sales · Mean £ 510,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
BD16 1AR has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Myrtle Park Primary
Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School
Hazelbeck Special School
Beckfoot School
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bingley Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- J Wild Confectioners1.0 km
- Bingley Arts Centre0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Bingley Wines0.7 km
- Five Rise Records1.0 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Market Square Tavern0.7 km
- The Star (Bar Only)0.9 km
- Bingley Brew House (Bar Only)0.9 km
- Engine Room on Aire0.8 km
- Shipley Golf Club0.7 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Il Caffe Ristretto0.8 km
- Mamas Pizza0.9 km
- Lavinias Cafe Bistro0.8 km
- Radish at Aire Valley Court0.4 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Peacock Bar0.8 km
- Chan's Kitchen0.9 km
- Jumbo0.9 km
- Kebab Ranch0.8 km
- Park Road Fisheries1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bingley0.8 km
- Crossflatts1.8 km
- Saltaire3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Harden Rd Blind Lane0.5 km
- Harden Rd Blind Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BD161AR · Data under Open Government Licence