Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

WIBSEY BANK, BD6 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIBSEY BANK, BD6 1AL.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 31,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD6 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British87.8%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences171
Criminal damage and arson34
Other theft31
Vehicle crime31
Anti-social behaviour27

school Local Schools

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Bankfoot Primary School

Requires Improvement270 pupils0.7 km
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Wibsey Primary School

Good682 pupils0.7 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good445 pupils0.9 km
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St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good436 pupils0.9 km
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Marshfield Primary

Good451 pupils1.0 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils1.0 km
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Co-op Academy Southfield

Good307 pupils1.1 km
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Co-op Academy Grange

Requires Improvement1533 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Op0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
hotel

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