BD3 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Boldshay Street, 0.2km from Pollard Park in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Bowling and Barkerend ward and the Bradford East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Average age 26 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £53k, 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 BD3 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00053586 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOLDSHAY STREET, BD3 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLDSHAY STREET, BD3 0AJ.
417
26
£ 0 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD3 0AJ 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
BD3 0AJ is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD3 0AJ. The average age is 26.3. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 58,375
8 sales · Mean £ 59,468
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD3 0AJ is moderate at 62 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
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy
Byron Primary School
Lapage Primary School and Nursery
Co-op Academy Delius
Feversham Primary Academy
Carlton Bolling
Dixons Marchbank Primary
St. Mary's & St. Peter's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Costcutter0.5 km
- Ali Bhai Foods0.1 km
- Talib Food Store0.8 km
- Bawa Store0.6 km
- Zak's 2 Mini Market0.6 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Barbecue Garden Tawa and Grill0.6 km
- Oodles0.7 km
- Woody Joes0.7 km
- Habibs Restaurant0.9 km
- Brathay Trust1.0 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Chaiiwala0.8 km
- UK Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Chaii Wali BD30.7 km
- Chickano's0.7 km
- Burgerize0.8 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- McColls0.9 km
- Manchester Super Stores1.0 km
- Lidl0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Airedale (Bar Only)0.7 km
- The Bradford Playhouse0.9 km
- Bradford Moor Golf Club (bar only)0.8 km
- East Ward Labour Club (Bar Only)0.7 km
- The Corn Dolly0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford1.3 km
- Bradford Forster Square1.3 km
- Bradford Interchange1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Barkerend Road Webster St0.1 km
- Karmand Community Centre0.2 km
- Barkerend Rd Harewood Street0.2 km
- Karmand Community Centre0.2 km
- Barkerend Rd Harewood Street0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: BD30AJ · Data under Open Government Licence