Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

GAIN LANE, BD3 7DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAIN LANE, BD3 7DW.

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Population

505

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 28,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD3 7DW 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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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

75% of BD3 7DW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD3 7DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gain Lane, 0.2km from Thornbury in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Bradford Moor 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. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% 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 is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £101k, 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 7DW are sourced from Output Area E00053614 (shared with 7 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 BD3 7DW. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British20.0%
Asian / British Asian75.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 110,750

6 sales · Mean £ 121,416

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

Crime around BD3 7DW is moderate at 82 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 offences104
Anti-social behaviour48
Shoplifting34
Public order29
Other theft26

school Local Schools

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Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School

Good456 pupils0.7 km
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Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy

Good538 pupils0.8 km
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Laisterdyke Leadership Academy

Good832 pupils1.1 km
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St. Clare's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement206 pupils1.1 km
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Fagley Primary School

Outstanding286 pupils1.2 km
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Killinghall Primary School

Good723 pupils1.2 km
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Co-op Academy Priesthorpe

Requires Improvement1089 pupils1.3 km
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Dixons Marchbank Primary

Good484 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Ibrahim Foods0.8 km
  • Shandaar Sweets & Ice Cream bar0.9 km
  • The Orange Tree0.8 km
  • Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy - Foodbank0.8 km
  • Shehzad Meat Market0.8 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The New Virginia (Bar Only)0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Morrisons Staff Canteen0.7 km
  • Costa0.3 km
  • Howdy0.6 km
  • Eastzeast Bradford0.9 km
  • Winnebagel Cafe1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • AL Halal Supermarket (Leeds Road)0.5 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Dudh Pathi0.9 km
  • Desi Sweet Centre0.6 km
  • Roti Express0.9 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Mitu's Steak Corner0.8 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Bradford0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Pudsey1.6 km
  • Bradford3.2 km
  • Bradford Interchange3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Gain Lane0.1 km
  • Roundabout0.2 km
  • Gain Lane0.2 km
  • Peckover Drive0.3 km
  • Gallagher Leisure Park0.3 km