Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

BANKWELL FOLD, BD6 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANKWELL FOLD, BD6 1AP.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 31,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD6 1AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 36, BD6 1AP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

BD6 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bankwell Fold, 0.1km from Bankfoot in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Wibsey ward and the Bradford South constituency.

For families considering a move, BD6 1AP represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £101k, 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00054226 (shared with 12 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 1AP. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.7%
Asian / British Asian24.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 100,000

5 sales · Mean £ 92,145

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BD6 1AP is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences181
Other theft50
Anti-social behaviour42
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order31

school Local Schools

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Bankfoot Primary School

Requires Improvement270 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.8 km
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Marshfield Primary

Good451 pupils0.9 km
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St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good436 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils1.1 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

27 nearby
  • Bankfoot Gospel Hall0.1 km
  • Harveys0.5 km
  • Local Store0.7 km
  • Wibsey/Bankfoot Post Office0.1 km
  • Wolfwear Sport Fitness0.2 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Wibsey Liberal Club (Bar only)0.8 km
  • Red Lion0.2 km
  • Bankfoot Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Bradford Bulls0.5 km
  • South Bradford Golf Club - (Bar Only)0.5 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Mamas Pizzeria0.7 km
  • Sandwich Perfection0.9 km
  • Bradford Bulls Foundation0.5 km
  • Icee Babyy1.0 km
  • Pearls Tearoom & Patisserie0.9 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Balti Ranch0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Wibsey Fisheries0.8 km
  • FFC Farri Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • Busterz0.8 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Cedar Court Hotel also trading as Absurd Bird & World of Wings0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Co Op0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bradford Interchange2.8 km
  • Bradford Forster Square3.2 km
  • Bradford3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Odsal Rd Dean Road0.2 km
  • Manchester Rd Carr Bottom Road0.2 km
  • Manchester Rd Rooley Lane0.2 km
  • Odsal Rd Dean Road0.2 km
  • Manchester Rd Carr Bottom Road0.2 km