BD3 8NR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kershaw Street, 0.3km from Laisterdyke in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Bradford Moor ward and the Bradford East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD3 8NR 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 73% 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 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 14.3% year-on-year. 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 8NR are sourced from Output Area E00053638 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KERSHAW STREET, BD3 8NR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KERSHAW STREET, BD3 8NR.
405
34
£ 27,300 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD3 8NR 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
With 73% social renting, BD3 8NR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 14.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD3 8NR. The average age is 34.0. 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
Terraced
£ 49,250
10 sales · Mean £ 54,190
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD3 8NR is moderate at 53 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
Laisterdyke Leadership Academy
Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy
Fearnville Primary School
Dixons Marchbank Primary
Co-op Academy Beckfield
St. Mary's & St. Peter's Catholic Primary School
Feversham Primary Academy
Co-op Academy Delius
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Ibrahim Foods0.7 km
- Shandaar Sweets & Ice Cream bar0.3 km
- Amaan Butchers0.7 km
- Bismillah Halal Meat Shop0.9 km
- Boots0.8 km
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The New Virginia (Bar Only)0.6 km
- Laisterdyke WMC - (Bar Only)0.8 km
- Tyersal Residents Association0.9 km
- Swaine Green Travern (Bar Only)0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Dudh Pathi0.4 km
- Immys Spice Ranch0.6 km
- Fresh Fillingz0.7 km
- New Deli0.8 km
- Chaii Walay0.7 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Mo's Munch0.7 km
- Tazza Kitchen0.8 km
- Sanam Sweets0.3 km
- Continental Kitchen0.7 km
- Spuddy's0.8 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Manchester Super Stores0.7 km
- AL Halal Supermarket (Leeds Road)0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Bradford0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange2.4 km
- New Pudsey2.5 km
- Bradford Forster Square2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Leeds Rd Thornbury Street0.2 km
- Leeds Rd Wensleydale Road0.3 km
- Leeds Rd Laisterdyke Junction0.3 km
- Dick Ln Lower Rushton Road0.3 km
- Leeds Rd Wensleydale Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD38NR · Data under Open Government Licence