BD16 1DL is a mixed residential area on Merchants Court, 0.2km from Old Hills in Bingley. Administratively it sits within Bingley ward and the Shipley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BD16 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00053427 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERCHANTS COURT, BD16 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERCHANTS COURT, BD16 1DL.
323
46
£ 40,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BD16 1DL's 63% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD16 1DL. The average age is 46.0. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 100,000
46 sales · Mean £ 100,107
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD16 1DL is moderate at 80 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
Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School
Myrtle Park Primary
Beckfoot School
Hazelbeck Special School
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Eldwick Primary School
Bingley Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- J Wild Confectioners0.6 km
- Bingley Arts Centre0.6 km
- BP M&S and Wild Bean Cafe1.0 km
- Gilstead Post Office1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Market Square Tavern0.6 km
- The Star (Bar Only)0.2 km
- 99 & Main (Bar only)0.6 km
- Bingley Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Chip N Ern (Bar Only)0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Il Caffe Ristretto0.6 km
- Mamas Pizza0.6 km
- Lavinias Cafe Bistro0.6 km
- Eggleston Catering Serivces at Damart0.7 km
- Shama Bingley1.0 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Peacock Bar0.6 km
- Rob's Plaice0.5 km
- Pizza Palace0.7 km
- Desserts Empire0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bingley0.5 km
- Crossflatts1.8 km
- Saltaire2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bradford Road Ashfield Court0.1 km
- Bradford Road Ashfield Court0.1 km
- Myrtle Park Primary School0.2 km
- Bradford Rd Southlands Grove0.3 km
- Ferncliffe Rd Church Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD161DL · Data under Open Government Licence