Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

OSWIN GARDENS, BD2 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSWIN GARDENS, BD2 1DN.

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Population

475

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD2 1DN 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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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 51% social renting, BD2 1DN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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BD2 1DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oswin Gardens, 0.5km 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 1DN is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 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 rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00054381 (shared with 21 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 1DN. 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

White / British64.6%
Asian / British Asian20.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 221,000

2 sales · Mean £ 221,000

Semi-Detached

£ 131,500

24 sales · Mean £ 133,037

Terraced

£ 116,000

5 sales · Mean £ 115,900

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

BD2 1DN has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences94
Anti-social behaviour30
Shoplifting18
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Oasis Academy Lister Park

Good953 pupils0.5 km
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Frizinghall Primary School

Good416 pupils0.6 km
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Poplars Farm Primary School

Good370 pupils0.7 km
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Low Ash Primary School

Good478 pupils1.1 km
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High Crags Primary Leadership Academy

Good381 pupils1.2 km
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Hanson Academy

Inadequate1.3 km
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Midland Road Nursery School

Outstanding84 pupils1.4 km
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Westbourne Primary School

Good426 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Deli 290.7 km
  • Coma Burgers and Shakes0.6 km
  • Pizza 4 U0.8 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Gaisby Balti and Pizza Bar0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • AJ’s Deli bar & Cafe0.8 km
  • Kashmiri Aroma0.7 km
  • My Thai0.7 km
  • Lister Park Boating Pavilion0.8 km
  • The Bolton Woods Centre0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Shipley Convienience Store0.8 km
  • Frizinghall Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Awami Local0.5 km
  • Best Mini Market0.7 km
  • Edward's Market0.8 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Dubrovnik Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)0.2 km
  • Owlet Hall Social Club0.5 km
  • The Black Swan0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Frizinghall0.4 km
  • Shipley1.8 km
  • Bradford2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Gaisby Lane Powell Rd0.1 km
  • Gaisby Lane Powell Rd0.1 km
  • Bute Street Stanley Rd0.1 km
  • Stanley Rd Livingstone Road0.1 km
  • Canal Road Gaisby Ln0.2 km