BD6 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wibsey Bank, 0.2km from Bankfoot in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Wibsey ward and the Bradford South constituency.
For families considering a move, BD6 1AL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £134k, 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 BD6 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00054182 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIBSEY BANK, BD6 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIBSEY BANK, BD6 1AL.
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44
£ 31,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD6 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BD6 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD6 1AL. The average age is 43.5. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 124,000
6 sales · Mean £ 119,408
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD6 1AL is moderate at 62 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
Bankfoot Primary School
Wibsey Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Marshfield Primary
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Co-op Academy Southfield
Co-op Academy Grange
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Costcutter0.1 km
- Allied Pharmacies0.2 km
- Awami Foods0.8 km
- Carr Bottom Convenience Store0.3 km
- Khans Newsagents0.7 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Q Gardens0.5 km
- Ancient Foresters0.6 km
- Market Tavern (Bar only)0.4 km
- The Top House0.4 km
- The Woodman (Bar only)0.2 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Barnies0.9 km
- AK@wibsey tandoori0.5 km
- Canton Girl0.2 km
- Deli Fresh0.9 km
- Dragon King0.3 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Dunkin Donuts0.2 km
- KFC0.2 km
- Mr Beans0.3 km
- Redi prep0.5 km
- Sedbergh Youth & Community Centre0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op0.7 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cedar Court Hotel also trading as Absurd Bird & World of Wings0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange2.9 km
- Bradford Forster Square3.3 km
- Bradford3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Odsal Rd Dean Road0.1 km
- Odsal Rd Dean Road0.1 km
- Holroyd Hill Sanderson Avenue0.2 km
- Manchester Rd Rooley Lane0.2 km
- Holroyd Hill Sanderson Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD61AL · Data under Open Government Licence