BD2 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Livingstone Road, 0.4km from Owlet Hall Estate in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Windhill and Wrose ward and the Shipley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD2 1BB is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00054381 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIVINGSTONE ROAD, BD2 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIVINGSTONE ROAD, BD2 1BB.
475
27
£ 36,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD2 1BB 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in BD2 1BB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD2 1BB. The average age is 27.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD2 1BB is moderate at 51 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
Oasis Academy Lister Park
Frizinghall Primary School
Poplars Farm Primary School
Low Ash Primary School
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Hanson Academy
Grove House Primary School
Midland Road Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- AJ’s Deli bar & Cafe0.9 km
- Kashmiri Aroma0.8 km
- My Thai0.7 km
- Costa0.1 km
- Sultans Restaurant0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Aldi0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Coma Burgers and Shakes0.7 km
- Pizza 4 U0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Deli 290.7 km
- Gaisby Balti and Pizza Bar0.5 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- First Shop0.2 km
- Hen Hut0.9 km
- Festival Stores0.5 km
- Ikhlaq Halal Mini Market0.8 km
- Shipley Convienience Store0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Owlet Hall Social Club0.4 km
- The Black Swan0.6 km
- Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Dubrovnik Hotel & Restaurant1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall0.4 km
- Shipley1.7 km
- Bradford2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Gaisby Lane Powell Rd0.0 km
- Gaisby Lane Powell Rd0.0 km
- Bute Street Stanley Rd0.1 km
- Stanley Rd Livingstone Road0.1 km
- Festival Avenue Hawthorne Ave0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD21BB · Data under Open Government Licence