BD7 1BN is an up-and-coming urban area on Ashgrove, 0.4km from Shearbridge in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD7 1BN is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 47.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BD7 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00054622 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHGROVE, BD7 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHGROVE, BD7 1BN.
181
29
£ 27,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 1BN 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
BD7 1BN has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 47.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 1BN. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 220,000
14 sales · Mean £ 202,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD7 1BN is above average at 117 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.
school Local Schools
Dixons McMillan Academy
Dixons Music Primary
Dixons Trinity Academy
All Saints CofE Primary School
Copthorne Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy
Co-Op Academy Princeville
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Cohens Chemists0.8 km
- Health Check Pharmacy0.3 km
- S K Y Grocers0.5 km
- Daily Pounds Store0.8 km
- GT Grocers0.8 km
- + 79 more
Restaurant, Cafe
142 nearby- Cafe Sunflower0.8 km
- Compass Contract Services at Deli Marche0.8 km
- Cafe 1B0.3 km
- Caspian Pizza Bradford0.3 km
- Fortune Cookie0.3 km
- + 137 more
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Carlton House Club at Bradford Oddfellows0.4 km
- Brewdog0.4 km
- Glennys0.7 km
- Nightrain0.9 km
- Not Guilty0.8 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Dunkers Delight0.4 km
- Gustaso's0.5 km
- HFC0.5 km
- Mystic Pizza0.3 km
- Springs Foods0.2 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Al Halal Supermarket0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Kana Peena Supermarket0.7 km
- Asda1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Great Victoria Hotel0.9 km
- The Bradford Hotel0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange1.0 km
- Bradford Forster Square1.0 km
- Bradford1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Morley Street Ashgrove0.1 km
- Easby Road Ashgrove0.1 km
- Great Horton Road Ashgrove0.1 km
- Great Horton Road Ashgrove0.1 km
- Great Horton Rd Laisteridge Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD71BN · Data under Open Government Licence