BD16 1DU is a safe, established residential area on Ashfield Crescent, 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £262k.
Census 2021 statistics for BD16 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00053427 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHFIELD CRESCENT, BD16 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHFIELD CRESCENT, BD16 1DU.
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 46, BD16 1DU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD16 1DU. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 262,500
8 sales · Mean £ 261,620
Flat
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD16 1DU is moderate at 54 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
Hazelbeck Special School
Beckfoot School
Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School
Myrtle Park Primary
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Eldwick Primary School
Dixons Cottingley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- J Wild Confectioners0.8 km
- Bingley Arts Centre0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Bingley Wines0.2 km
- Five Rise Records0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Market Square Tavern0.8 km
- The Star (Bar Only)0.4 km
- Bingley Brew House (Bar Only)0.9 km
- Engine Room on Aire0.8 km
- Shipley Golf Club0.5 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Il Caffe Ristretto0.7 km
- Mamas Pizza0.8 km
- Lavinias Cafe Bistro0.8 km
- Radish at Aire Valley Court0.4 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Peacock Bar0.7 km
- Rob's Plaice0.7 km
- Chan's Kitchen0.9 km
- Happy House0.5 km
- Jumbo1.0 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bingley0.7 km
- Crossflatts2.0 km
- Saltaire2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bradford Rd Southlands Grove0.1 km
- Bradford Road Ashfield Court0.1 km
- Bradford Road Ashfield Court0.2 km
- Bradford Rd Southlands Grove0.2 km
- Myrtle Park Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD161DU · Data under Open Government Licence