Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

HEIGHTS LANE, BD16 3AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEIGHTS LANE, BD16 3AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

347

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 51,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BD16 3AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BD16 3AE combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£182k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD16 3AE is a sought-after residential area on Heights Lane, 0.9km from Micklethwaite in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Bingley ward and the Shipley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BD16, BD16 3AE offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BD16 3AE are sourced from Output Area E00054290 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD16 3AE. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

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£ 182,000

1 sales · Mean £ 182,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BD16 3AE has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Crossflatts Primary School

Good457 pupils1.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crossflatts1.5 km
  • Bingley2.5 km
  • Saltaire4.5 km