BD3 9HR is an up-and-coming urban area on Joseph Street, 0.3km from Eastbrook in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Bowling and Barkerend ward and the Bradford East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD3 9HR 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 37% 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 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 9HR are sourced from Output Area E00053596 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOSEPH STREET, BD3 9HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOSEPH STREET, BD3 9HR.
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28
£ 0 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD3 9HR 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
BD3 9HR has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD3 9HR. The average age is 28.0. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD3 9HR is above average at 124 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
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy
Feversham Primary Academy
St. Mary's & St. Peter's Catholic Primary School
Byron Primary School
Carlton Bolling
Bronte Girls' Academy
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
Co-op Academy Delius
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Bees Knee'z (Bar Only)0.9 km
- The Ginger Goose0.8 km
- Wine Lodge (Bar Only)0.9 km
- Nightrain0.8 km
- Not Guilty0.9 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Asia Restaurant0.9 km
- Barbecue Garden Tawa and Grill0.6 km
- Oodles0.2 km
- Woody Joes0.2 km
- Athenium Coffee House1.0 km
- + 97 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Pound Bakery1.0 km
- Takeaway Getaway0.9 km
- Shimlas Takeout0.9 km
- Ahmad Roti House0.8 km
- Crazy Corn1.0 km
- + 41 more
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Barkers Newsagents0.9 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- Bradford Food Store0.9 km
- Sharif Food Store0.9 km
- Boots1.0 km
- + 50 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- The Great Victoria Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge Bradford Central0.8 km
- The Bradford Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- The Midland Hotel0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Marks and Spencer0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange0.6 km
- Bradford Forster Square0.8 km
- Bradford1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Leeds Rd Garnett Street0.1 km
- Leeds Rd Garnett Street0.1 km
- Leeds Rd Thryberg Street0.3 km
- Leeds Road East Parade0.3 km
- Leeds Road East Parade0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD39HR · Data under Open Government Licence