Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

DOWNHAM STREET, BD3 9QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNHAM STREET, BD3 9QY.

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Population

466

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 26,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BD3 9QY 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.

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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BD3 9QY is a high-turnover rental hub — with 75% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 29).

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD3 9QY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Downham Street, 0.4km from Barkerend in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Bowling and Barkerend ward and the Bradford East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BD3 9QY offers 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 — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 9QY are sourced from Output Area E00053556 (shared with 73 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD3 9QY. The average age is 28.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.1%
Asian / British Asian39.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 9QY is moderate at 83 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.

Violence and sexual offences174
Public order59
Anti-social behaviour38
Drugs36
Criminal damage and arson32

school Local Schools

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Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy

Outstanding583 pupils0.6 km
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Feversham Primary Academy

Outstanding481 pupils0.7 km
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St. Mary's & St. Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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Bronte Girls' Academy

426 pupils0.9 km
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Byron Primary School

Good684 pupils0.9 km
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Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy

Good294 pupils1.0 km
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Co-op Academy Delius

Good177 pupils1.1 km
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Lapage Primary School and Nursery

Good690 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • GSC Your Local Food Store1.0 km
  • Bradford Food Store1.0 km
  • Sharif Food Store1.0 km
  • The Turkish Sweet Centre0.9 km
  • + 48 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Barbecue Garden Tawa and Grill0.8 km
  • Oodles0.1 km
  • Woody Joes0.1 km
  • Cafe W at Waterstones1.0 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.9 km
  • + 79 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Deli Shakes0.9 km
  • Pizza X Press & Balti0.9 km
  • Shimlas Takeout0.8 km
  • Ahmad Roti House0.5 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • + 38 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Ginger Goose1.0 km
  • The City Vaults1.0 km
  • The Airedale (Bar Only)0.9 km
  • The Exchange Craft Beer House0.9 km
  • The Bradford Club1.0 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • The Great Victoria Hotel0.8 km
  • The Bradford Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • The Midland Hotel1.0 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre0.6 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bradford Interchange0.8 km
  • Bradford Forster Square1.0 km
  • Bradford1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Leeds Rd Thryberg Street0.1 km
  • Leeds Rd Thryberg Street0.1 km
  • Leeds Rd Garnett Street0.2 km
  • Leeds Rd Garnett Street0.3 km
  • Leeds Rd Mulgrave Street0.3 km