BD7 1DF is an up-and-coming urban area on Longside Lane, 0.5km from Lister Hills in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.
Safety: Crime rates are high (203 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BD7 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00177855 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGSIDE LANE, BD7 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGSIDE LANE, BD7 1DF.
560
23
£ 27,400 /yr
7%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 1DF 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
81% of homes in BD7 1DF are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 1DF. The average age is 22.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BD7 1DF are high at 203 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 Manningham Academy
Dixons McMillan Academy
Dixons Trinity Academy
Dixons Music Primary
Abbey Green Nursery School
Green Lane Primary School
Co-Op Academy Princeville
Atlas Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- Ali Go Local0.8 km
- Fresh Halal Meat0.8 km
- Lidget Green Convenience Store1.0 km
- Master Sweet House1.0 km
- Umar Halal Meat0.9 km
- + 90 more
Restaurant, Cafe
159 nearby- New York Krispy Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Pizza Design0.9 km
- The Fip0.3 km
- Anam's Restuarant0.9 km
- Cafe Janan0.6 km
- + 154 more
Takeaway Shop
79 nearby- Euro FC1.0 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Mother Hubbards1.0 km
- SFC0.8 km
- Crazy Corn0.6 km
- + 74 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Al Halal Supermarket0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Kana Peena Supermarket0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Great Victoria Hotel1.0 km
- The Bradford Hotel0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.5 km
- The Midland Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Brewdog0.5 km
- Glennys0.5 km
- Nightrain0.7 km
- Not Guilty0.6 km
- The Ambassador0.5 km
- + 48 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square0.8 km
- Bradford Interchange1.0 km
- Bradford1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Arkwright Hall0.1 km
- Arkwright Hall0.1 km
- Arkwright Hall0.2 km
- Listerhills Rd Norcroft Street0.2 km
- Listerhills Rd Norcroft Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD71DF · Data under Open Government Licence