BD4 0BS is an up-and-coming urban area on Wormald Lea, 0.3km from Holme Village in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Tong ward and the Bradford South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD4 0BS is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (146 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £100k, 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 BD4 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00054543 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WORMALD LEA, BD4 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORMALD LEA, BD4 0BS.
298
33
£ 25,400 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD4 0BS 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
BD4 0BS has a significant social housing presence — 54% 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 BD4 0BS. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 84,000
2 sales · Mean £ 84,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BD4 0BS are high at 146 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
Ryecroft Primary Academy
Carrwood Primary School
Knowleswood Primary School
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Fearnville Primary School
Lower Fields Primary Academy
Bradford Forster Academy
St John's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Holmewood Pharmacy0.2 km
- Holmewood Stores0.7 km
- Baba Jaga Polish Shop1.0 km
- Broad Lane Newsagent0.8 km
- Holme Stores0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Mayas1.0 km
- Bamboo Bear1.0 km
- Hot Spot0.2 km
- J L Moores0.2 km
- Michelle's Baps0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- International Restaurant1.0 km
- Scholebrook Court1.0 km
- Shakey Shakes Desserts0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Laisterdyke Cricket and Athletic Club (Bar Only)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange3.1 km
- Bradford Forster Square3.5 km
- New Pudsey3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Broadstone Way Stirling Cresc0.2 km
- Holme Wood Rd0.2 km
- Copgrove Road Kirkwall Dr0.2 km
- Copgrove Road Kilnsea Mount0.2 km
- Copgrove Road Kirkwall Dr0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD40BS · Data under Open Government Licence