BD3 7LH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Moorthorpe Avenue, 0.4km from Fagley in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Bradford Moor ward and the Bradford East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD3 7LH is 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 metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £65k, 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 7LH are sourced from Output Area E00053612 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOORTHORPE AVENUE, BD3 7LH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORTHORPE AVENUE, BD3 7LH.
497
31
£ 28,600 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD3 7LH 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.
Area Character
BD3 7LH has a highly multicultural community character — 82% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD3 7LH. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 67,500
2 sales · Mean £ 67,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD3 7LH is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Killinghall Primary School
St. Clare's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Fagley Primary School
Dixons Marchbank Primary
Co-op Academy Delius
Lapage Primary School and Nursery
Byron Primary School
Laisterdyke Leadership Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Bargain Buys0.7 km
- Bargain Hut1.0 km
- Fagley Mini Market1.0 km
- Harris Food Store0.3 km
- Harris Halal Meat0.3 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Starbucks1.0 km
- Habibs Restaurant0.6 km
- Al Shakoor0.9 km
- Cafe de Akbar0.8 km
- Morrisons Staff Canteen0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- AL Halal Supermarket (Leeds Road)0.7 km
- Aldi0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Chai Guyz0.3 km
- Florence Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Khalid Fast Food & Roti House0.4 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Lahore Catering0.5 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Undercliffe Cricket Club0.6 km
- The New Virginia (Bar Only)0.8 km
- Bradford Moor Golf Club (bar only)0.7 km
- Northcote Conservative Club (Bar only)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford2.2 km
- Bradford Forster Square2.4 km
- Bradford Interchange2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Upper Rushton Rd Moorlands Avenue0.1 km
- Upper Rushton Rd Moorlands Avenue0.1 km
- Upper Rushton Rd Silverhill Drive0.2 km
- Upper Rushton Rd Silverhill Drive0.2 km
- Gain Lane Fagley Rd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD37LH · Data under Open Government Licence