Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

BRAE AVENUE, BD2 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAE AVENUE, BD2 4AY.

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Population

410

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD2 4AY 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BD2 4AY has a highly multicultural community character — 70% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 24.2% year-on-year.

home £139,150 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD2 4AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brae Avenue, 0.1km from Bolton in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Bolton and Undercliffe ward and the Bradford East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 24.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BD2 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00053539 (shared with 5 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 4AY. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British22.2%
Asian / British Asian70.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 125,000

9 sales · Mean £ 124,088

Detached

£ 166,500

2 sales · Mean £ 166,500

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

BD2 4AY has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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 offences113
Burglary24
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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Grove House Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils0.6 km
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Poplars Farm Primary School

Good370 pupils0.6 km
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St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good233 pupils0.8 km
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Hanson Academy

Inadequate0.8 km
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Feversham Girls' Academy

Outstanding791 pupils0.8 km
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Westminster Church of England Primary Academy

Requires Improvement516 pupils1.0 km
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Swain House Primary School

Good494 pupils1.1 km
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Midland Road Nursery School

Outstanding84 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Horse And Farrier0.8 km
  • Upper Bolton Conservative Club (Bar Only)1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • B&M0.8 km
  • Bilal Food Store0.7 km
  • Swain House Convenience Store1.0 km
  • White Ways Shop0.2 km
  • Londis - Canal Road0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Nawaab Gourmet0.8 km
  • Peelers Cafe0.8 km
  • The Flowerpot Restaurant0.8 km
  • Goals Bradford0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ashbourne Pizza0.1 km
  • Big Fellas0.7 km
  • Da’Cottage1.0 km
  • Peel Park Fisheries0.3 km
  • Godfather's Pizza House0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bradford1.5 km
  • Frizinghall1.6 km
  • Bradford Forster Square1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashbourne Crescent0.1 km
  • Ashbourne Crescent0.1 km
  • Ashbourne Rd Ashbourne Ave0.2 km
  • Ashbourne Rd Ashbourne Ave0.2 km
  • Bolton Lane Queens Ave0.2 km