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.
WOOD LANE, BD2 1JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD LANE, BD2 1JU.
291
40
£ 34,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hanson Academy
Swain House Primary School
Poplars Farm Primary School
Grove House Primary School
St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Blakehill Primary School
Low Ash Primary School
Oasis Academy Lister Park
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Bolton Road Convenience Store Premier0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BD21JU · Data under Open Government Licence