BD2 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bolton Hall Road, 0.4km from Owlet Hall Estate in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Windhill and Wrose ward and the Shipley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD2 1BE offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 54.6% year-on-year. 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00054380 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOLTON HALL ROAD, BD2 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLTON HALL ROAD, BD2 1BE.
352
34
£ 36,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD2 1BE 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
BD2 1BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 54.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD2 1BE. The average age is 33.9. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 97,000
11 sales · Mean £ 99,636
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD2 1BE has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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
Poplars Farm Primary School
Frizinghall Primary School
Oasis Academy Lister Park
Low Ash Primary School
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Hanson Academy
Grove House Primary School
Swain House Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- AJ’s Deli bar & Cafe1.0 km
- Kashmiri Aroma0.9 km
- My Thai0.9 km
- Costa0.2 km
- Sultans Restaurant0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Aldi0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Coma Burgers and Shakes0.8 km
- Pizza 4 U0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Wrose Pizza & King Balti1.0 km
- Deli 290.9 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- First Shop0.0 km
- Hen Hut0.7 km
- Festival Stores0.5 km
- Ikhlaq Halal Mini Market0.9 km
- Shipley Convienience Store0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Owlet Hall Social Club0.4 km
- The Black Swan0.7 km
- Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall0.5 km
- Shipley1.7 km
- Bradford2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Stanley Rd Livingstone Road0.1 km
- Bute Street Stanley Rd0.1 km
- Gaisby Lane Powell Rd0.2 km
- Gaisby Lane Powell Rd0.2 km
- Gaisby Lane Thornhill Dr0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD21BE · Data under Open Government Licence