BD16 2LF is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Bingley in Bingley. Administratively it sits within Bingley ward and the Shipley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD16 2LF is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents here average 60 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BD16 2LF are sourced from Output Area E00053430 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD16 2LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD16 2LF.
229
60
£ 40,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD16 2LF 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
BD16 2LF has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 60-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 2LF. The average age is 60.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD16 2LF is above average at 108 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
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
22 nearby- J Wild Confectioners0.3 km
- Bingley Arts Centre0.1 km
- BP M&S and Wild Bean Cafe0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.2 km
- A & B Convenience Stores0.5 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Market Square Tavern0.1 km
- The Star (Bar Only)0.4 km
- 66 Bar0.2 km
- Chapter 2 Cocktail and Wine Bar0.2 km
- Maverick's 80s Lounge (Bar Only)0.2 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Il Caffe Ristretto0.2 km
- Mamas Pizza0.3 km
- Lavinias Cafe Bistro0.1 km
- Cardamon Restaurant0.3 km
- Main Street Cafe & Deli0.3 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Peacock Bar0.2 km
- Rob's Plaice0.7 km
- Abs Fast Food0.2 km
- Scoffs0.5 km
- Spicy Hut0.5 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bingley0.2 km
- Crossflatts1.3 km
- Saltaire3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Main Street0.1 km
- Main Street0.2 km
- Bingley Rail Station0.2 km
- Bingley Rail Station0.2 km
- Bingley Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD162LF · Data under Open Government Licence