Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

WOOD LANE, BD2 1JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD LANE, BD2 1JU.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD2 1JU 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.

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BD2 1JU's 62% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 65.5% year-on-year.

home £123,055 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD2 1JU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wood Lane, 0.2km from Swain House in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Bolton and Undercliffe ward and the Bradford East constituency.

For families considering a move, BD2 1JU represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 65.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BD2 1JU are sourced from Output Area E00053512 (shared with 9 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 1JU. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.8%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed10.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 107,000

11 sales · Mean £ 112,000

Terraced

£ 113,750

2 sales · Mean £ 113,750

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

Crime around BD2 1JU is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences109
Burglary30
Anti-social behaviour27
Other theft23
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Hanson Academy

Inadequate0.3 km
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Swain House Primary School

Good494 pupils0.4 km
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Poplars Farm Primary School

Good370 pupils0.6 km
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Grove House Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils0.6 km
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St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good233 pupils0.7 km
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Blakehill Primary School

Good416 pupils1.1 km
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Low Ash Primary School

Good478 pupils1.3 km
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Oasis Academy Lister Park

Good953 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bolton Villas Cricket Club (Bar Only)0.7 km
  • The Highfield Hotel0.9 km
  • Wrose Bull0.6 km
  • Eccleshill United Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Bolton Road Convenience Store Premier0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Morrisons1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • MacDonners0.8 km
  • Claremont Fisheries0.6 km
  • Drakes Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Hold King Chinese0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Church on The Way Foodbank Centre0.8 km
  • Flacks Fitness0.8 km
  • Kings Road Off licence0.3 km
  • Simply Local Best One0.7 km
  • Swain House Convenience Store0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Moo Restaurant & The Highfield Hotel0.9 km
  • Eccleshill United Football Club0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • Goals Bradford0.2 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Frizinghall1.5 km
  • Shipley2.2 km
  • Bradford2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Rd Sutton Avenue0.1 km
  • Kings Rd Sutton Avenue0.1 km
  • Kings Rd Sutton Avenue0.2 km
  • Kings Road Flower Bank0.2 km
  • Kings Road Flower Bank0.2 km