BD7 1JS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Morpeth Street, 0.2km from Lister Hills in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% 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 is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 BD7 1JS are sourced from Output Area E00054618 (shared with 65 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORPETH STREET, BD7 1JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORPETH STREET, BD7 1JS.
610
30
£ 29,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 1JS 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
Cultural diversity defines BD7 1JS — 56% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 1JS. The average age is 29.9. 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 around BD7 1JS is moderate at 83 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
Co-Op Academy Princeville
Dixons Manningham Academy
Atlas Community Primary School
Abbey Green Nursery School
Green Lane Primary School
Copthorne Primary School
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford
Dixons McMillan Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
93 nearby- Darbar Foods1.0 km
- Bismillah Stores0.7 km
- Bombay Stores0.4 km
- D & N Priestley0.8 km
- Dale Farm Foods0.8 km
- + 88 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Boar & Fable0.9 km
- Rose And Crown0.6 km
- The Peacock Bar0.9 km
- The Lord Clyde (Bar Only)0.7 km
- The Rose and Crown0.9 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
119 nearby- Chaskah0.8 km
- Cozy Corner0.7 km
- Fountains Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Kashmir Restaurant0.8 km
- Mansion 341.0 km
- + 114 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Dixy Chicken0.8 km
- Khan's Roti House0.7 km
- Thai Noodle Bar0.8 km
- Westgate fisheries0.7 km
- Hungry Jays0.7 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Kana Peena Supermarket0.2 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square1.1 km
- Bradford1.3 km
- Bradford Interchange1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Listerhills Rd Morpeth Street0.0 km
- Listerhills Road St Andrews Place0.1 km
- Listerhills Rd Norcroft Street0.1 km
- Listerhills Rd Norcroft Street0.2 km
- Legrams Lane Summerville Rd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD71JS · Data under Open Government Licence