BD16 1DR is a mixed residential area on Poplar Terrace, 0.3km from Old Hills in Bingley. Administratively it sits within Bingley ward and the Shipley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD16 1DR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BD16 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00053426 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPLAR TERRACE, BD16 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR TERRACE, BD16 1DR.
278
36
£ 40,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD16 1DR 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
BD16 1DR has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD16 1DR. The average age is 35.8. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD16 1DR is above average at 104 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
Myrtle Park Primary
Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School
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
22 nearby- J Wild Confectioners0.7 km
- Bingley Arts Centre0.5 km
- BP M&S and Wild Bean Cafe1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Bingley Wines0.0 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Market Square Tavern0.6 km
- The Star (Bar Only)0.3 km
- Bingley Brew House (Bar Only)0.7 km
- Engine Room on Aire0.6 km
- Shipley Golf Club0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Il Caffe Ristretto0.5 km
- Mamas Pizza0.6 km
- Lavinias Cafe Bistro0.6 km
- Radish at Aire Valley Court0.3 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Peacock Bar0.5 km
- Rob's Plaice0.6 km
- Chan's Kitchen0.7 km
- Happy House0.5 km
- Jayne's Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bingley0.5 km
- Crossflatts1.8 km
- Saltaire3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bradford Road Ashfield Court0.0 km
- Bradford Road Ashfield Court0.1 km
- Bradford Rd Southlands Grove0.3 km
- Myrtle Park Primary School0.3 km
- Ferncliffe Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD161DR · Data under Open Government Licence