Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

CANAL ROAD, BD2 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANAL ROAD, BD2 1AL.

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Population

437

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 28,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD2 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BD2 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 28, 58% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (28) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BD2 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Canal Road, 0.6km from Clifton Villas in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Manningham ward and the Bradford East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BD2 1AL is 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 — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BD2 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00177760 (shared with 25 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 1AL. The average age is 27.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British39.9%
Asian / British Asian44.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around BD2 1AL is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences174
Other theft20
Criminal damage and arson18
Vehicle crime16
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Oasis Academy Lister Park

Good953 pupils0.5 km
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Midland Road Nursery School

Outstanding84 pupils0.6 km
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One In A Million Free School

Good369 pupils0.7 km
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Poplars Farm Primary School

Good370 pupils0.8 km
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Westbourne Primary School

Good426 pupils1.1 km
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Feversham Girls' Academy

Outstanding791 pupils1.1 km
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Abbey Green Nursery School

Good89 pupils1.1 km
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Green Lane Primary School

Good615 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Kashmir Halal Meat& Poultry1.0 km
  • RCNB Servicing0.9 km
  • Shell Petrol Station0.8 km
  • Cakes & Treats1.0 km
  • Hussain Foods0.9 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Bradford Bridge Club (Bar Only)0.8 km
  • Latvian Welfare Fund Club (Bar Only)0.6 km
  • Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)1.0 km
  • Eesti Kodu Club0.6 km
  • The Black Swan0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • AJ’s Deli bar & Cafe0.3 km
  • Mehboob0.8 km
  • Qchnia Agi Polish Deli Bar0.9 km
  • Persian Rose Cake1.0 km
  • Lister Park Boating Pavilion0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Kana Peena Supermarket0.9 km
  • Al Falah Supermarket1.0 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Mai Kolachi0.8 km
  • Peel Park Fisheries0.9 km
  • Ashbourne Pizza0.6 km
  • Park Fisheries0.7 km
  • A H Cupcakes0.7 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Dubrovnik Hotel & Restaurant0.3 km
  • Cartwright Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Frizinghall1.2 km
  • Bradford1.4 km
  • Bradford Forster Square1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Canal Rd Midland Terrace0.1 km
  • Canal Rd Midland Terrace0.1 km
  • Canal Road Bolton Ln0.1 km
  • Canal Road Bolton Ln0.3 km
  • Queens Rd Station Road0.3 km