BD2 1BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Livingstone Road, 0.3km from Bolton Woods in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Windhill and Wrose ward and the Shipley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD2 1BT offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00054380 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIVINGSTONE ROAD, BD2 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIVINGSTONE ROAD, BD2 1BT.
352
34
£ 36,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD2 1BT 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 1BT 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD2 1BT. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD2 1BT has low crime rates — 32 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
Oasis Academy Lister Park
Frizinghall Primary School
Low Ash Primary School
Hanson Academy
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Grove House Primary School
Swain House Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Deli 291.0 km
- Coma Burgers and Shakes0.9 km
- Wrose Fisheries1.0 km
- Gaisby Balti and Pizza Bar0.6 km
- Wrose Pizza & King Balti1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- AJ’s Deli bar & Cafe1.0 km
- Sultans Restaurant1.0 km
- The Bolton Woods Centre0.2 km
- The Flowerpot Restaurant0.9 km
- Costa0.3 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Shipley Convienience Store0.9 km
- Festival Stores0.6 km
- Awami Local0.8 km
- Best Mini Market1.0 km
- Frizzy Stores0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Horse And Farrier1.0 km
- Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)0.1 km
- Owlet Hall Social Club0.5 km
- The Black Swan0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall0.6 km
- Shipley1.8 km
- Bradford2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Stanley Rd Livingstone Road0.2 km
- Bute Street Stanley Rd0.2 km
- Gaisby Lane Thornhill Dr0.3 km
- Gaisby Lane Thornhill Dr0.3 km
- Gaisby Lane Powell Rd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD21BT · Data under Open Government Licence