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.
GAIN LANE, BD3 7DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAIN LANE, BD3 7DW.
505
34
£ 28,600 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School
Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy
Laisterdyke Leadership Academy
St. Clare's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Fagley Primary School
Killinghall Primary School
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
Dixons Marchbank Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The New Virginia (Bar Only)0.7 km
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- AL Halal Supermarket (Leeds Road)0.5 km
- Aldi0.6 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: BD37DW · Data under Open Government Licence