BD4 0AY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Sutton Estate in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Tong ward and the Bradford South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD4 0AY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The predominance of young residents (average age 26) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (171 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 BD4 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00053566 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD4 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD4 0AY.
449
26
£ 25,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD4 0AY 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
Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in BD4 0AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 BD4 0AY. The average age is 26.4. 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 renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BD4 0AY are high at 171 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Carrwood Primary School
Fearnville Primary School
Ryecroft Primary Academy
Co-op Academy Beckfield
Knowleswood Primary School
Bradford Forster Academy
Lower Fields Primary Academy
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Immys Spice Ranch1.0 km
- Guls Grill0.8 km
- Hot Spot0.4 km
- J L Moores0.4 km
- Michelle's Baps0.4 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Singh & Sons0.6 km
- Sticker Lane Post Office0.8 km
- Holmewood Pharmacy0.5 km
- B And V Dhand News1.0 km
- Al Jannat’s Home Bargains0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Swaine Green Travern (Bar Only)0.9 km
- Laisterdyke WMC - (Bar Only)0.8 km
- Bradford Dudley Hill Rugby Club0.9 km
- Laisterdyke Cricket and Athletic Club (Bar Only)0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Vines Cafe0.6 km
- Continental Kitchen0.9 km
- International Restaurant0.8 km
- Mo's Munch0.8 km
- Compass Contract Services at Virgin Media0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange2.8 km
- New Pudsey3.2 km
- Bradford Forster Square3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Tyersal Lane0.0 km
- Tyersal Lane0.1 km
- Broadstone Way Lymington Dr0.1 km
- Broadstone Way Lymington Dr0.1 km
- Dick Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD40AY · Data under Open Government Licence