BD3 8HY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thornbury Avenue, 0.3km from Bradford Moor in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Bradford Moor ward and the Bradford East constituency.
For families considering a move, BD3 8HY represents 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 70% 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £127k, 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 8HY are sourced from Output Area E00176145 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNBURY AVENUE, BD3 8HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNBURY AVENUE, BD3 8HY.
451
28
£ 28,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD3 8HY 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
93% of BD3 8HY's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 28 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD3 8HY. The average age is 28.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 90,500
9 sales · Mean £ 94,272
Semi-Detached
£ 118,500
3 sales · Mean £ 112,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD3 8HY is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Laisterdyke Leadership Academy
Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy
Dixons Marchbank Primary
Killinghall Primary School
Co-op Academy Delius
Lapage Primary School and Nursery
Feversham Primary Academy
St. Mary's & St. Peter's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Murco 24/7 Convenience Shop0.5 km
- Shazan Select (Morrisons Concession)0.6 km
- Talib Food Store0.8 km
- Bawa Store0.8 km
- The Turkish Sweet Centre1.0 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Akbars Restaurant0.4 km
- Habibs Restaurant0.5 km
- Haveli1.0 km
- Arome0.3 km
- Berries0.5 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Ice City Desserts0.5 km
- Lahore Catering0.2 km
- Raja's Appetisers Bar0.5 km
- Raza Catering0.5 km
- Roti Express0.2 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Manchester Super Stores0.9 km
- AL Halal Supermarket (Leeds Road)0.3 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Iceland0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Bradford0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The New Virginia (Bar Only)0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Pudsey2.3 km
- Bradford Interchange2.5 km
- Bradford2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Leeds Road Thornbury Avenue0.1 km
- Leeds Road Thornhill Place0.2 km
- Leeds Road Thornhill Place0.2 km
- Leeds Rd Wensleydale Road0.2 km
- Leeds Old Rd Upper Rushton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD38HY · Data under Open Government Licence