BD7 1HX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Lister Hills in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD7 1HX offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The predominance of young residents (average age 23) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood 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 (184 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BD7 1HX are sourced from Output Area E00177855 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD7 1HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD7 1HX.
560
23
£ 27,400 /yr
7%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 1HX 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 1HX 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 1HX. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BD7 1HX are high at 184 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
Abbey Green Nursery School
Green Lane Primary School
Dixons Trinity Academy
Dixons Music Primary
Atlas Community Primary School
Co-Op Academy Princeville
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- Ali Go Local0.8 km
- Fresh Halal Meat0.9 km
- Umar Halal Meat1.0 km
- Cakes & Treats1.0 km
- Clifton Groceries0.6 km
- + 94 more
Restaurant, Cafe
162 nearby- New York Krispy Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Pizza Design0.9 km
- The Fip0.3 km
- Anam's Restuarant0.9 km
- Cafe Janan0.7 km
- + 157 more
Takeaway Shop
77 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- SFC0.8 km
- Crazy Corn0.6 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Taco Bell0.8 km
- + 72 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Al Halal Supermarket0.8 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Kana Peena Supermarket0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Great Victoria Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge Bradford Central1.0 km
- The Bradford Hotel0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.4 km
- The Midland Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Brewdog0.5 km
- Glennys0.4 km
- Nightrain0.7 km
- Not Guilty0.6 km
- The Ambassador0.4 km
- + 48 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square0.8 km
- Bradford Interchange1.0 km
- Bradford1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Arkwright Hall0.0 km
- Arkwright Hall0.1 km
- Arkwright Hall0.1 km
- Sunbridge Rd Wigan Street0.2 km
- Sunbridge Rd Wigan Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD71HX · Data under Open Government Licence