Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

BD2 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD2 1AJ.

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Population

559

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD2 1AJ 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.

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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BD2 1AJ has a highly multicultural community character — 78% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

BD2 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Owlet Hall Estate in Bradford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Heaton ward and the Bradford West constituency.

Day-to-day life in BD2 1AJ has the character of many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BD2 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00054409 (shared with 15 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 BD2 1AJ. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British17.9%
Asian / British Asian78.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

Crime around BD2 1AJ is moderate at 63 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.

Violence and sexual offences165
Anti-social behaviour47
Criminal damage and arson38
Public order31
Vehicle crime17

school Local Schools

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Frizinghall Primary School

Good416 pupils0.2 km
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High Crags Primary Leadership Academy

Good381 pupils0.8 km
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Low Ash Primary School

Good478 pupils0.9 km
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Oasis Academy Lister Park

Good953 pupils0.9 km
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Shipley CofE Primary School

Good218 pupils1.0 km
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Tracks

Good0 pupils1.2 km
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Poplars Farm Primary School

Good370 pupils1.2 km
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Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School

Good418 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Kashmiri Aroma0.7 km
  • Lister Park Boating Pavilion1.0 km
  • The Bolton Woods Centre0.5 km
  • My Thai0.7 km
  • Smoking Grill0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Coma Burgers and Shakes0.6 km
  • Pizza 4 U0.4 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.8 km
  • Gaisby Balti and Pizza Bar0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Quix0.7 km
  • Shipley Convienience Store0.3 km
  • Awami Local0.2 km
  • Best Mini Market0.4 km
  • Frizzy Stores0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)0.6 km
  • Bradford Hotel (Bar Only)0.6 km
  • Owlet Hall Social Club0.4 km
  • The Black Swan0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Frizinghall0.1 km
  • Shipley1.3 km
  • Saltaire2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Frizinghall Railway Station0.1 km
  • Frizinghall Rail Station0.1 km
  • Frizinghall Rail Station0.2 km
  • Frizinghall Rail Station0.2 km
  • Valley Rd Poplar Road0.2 km