BD7 1DJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Shearbridge in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. Average age 25 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 76% 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 (160 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BD7 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00177769 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD7 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD7 1DJ.
554
25
£ 27,400 /yr
12%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 1DJ 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 1DJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 1DJ. The average age is 25.0. 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 1DJ are high at 160 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
Dixons Manningham Academy
All Saints CofE Primary School
Copthorne Primary School
Co-Op Academy Princeville
Abbey Green Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
93 nearby- Ali Go Local0.9 km
- Fresh Halal Meat0.8 km
- Orange Store0.7 km
- Spice World0.5 km
- Dixons Ices1.0 km
- + 88 more
Restaurant, Cafe
166 nearby- New York Krispy Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Pizza Design0.8 km
- The Fip0.4 km
- Admiral0.7 km
- Bistro Polish Food0.5 km
- + 161 more
Takeaway Shop
77 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Lotus Sushi + Bento0.9 km
- Project Trap Kitchen0.3 km
- Shah Kebab House0.5 km
- + 72 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Al's Juke Bar0.7 km
- Bradford Oddfellows0.5 km
- Lion Lounge0.5 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.8 km
- The Castle Hotel (Bar only)0.4 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Great Victoria Hotel0.9 km
- The Bradford Hotel0.8 km
- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.4 km
- The Midland Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks and Spencer1.0 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square0.8 km
- Bradford Interchange0.9 km
- Bradford1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Arkwright Hall0.2 km
- Arkwright Hall0.2 km
- Great Horton Rd Mannville Terrace0.2 km
- Thornton Rd Westholme Street0.2 km
- Great Horton Rd Mannville Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD71DJ · Data under Open Government Licence