BD7 1LU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Preston Street, 0.4km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 81 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 1LU are sourced from Output Area E00054618 (shared with 65 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESTON STREET, BD7 1LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON STREET, BD7 1LU.
610
30
£ 29,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 1LU 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 1LU has a highly multicultural community character — 56% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 1LU. 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 1LU is moderate at 81 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dixons Manningham Academy
Atlas Community Primary School
Green Lane Primary School
Abbey Green Nursery School
Iqra Academy
Co-Op Academy Princeville
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford
Miriam Lord Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- Argos1.0 km
- Fruitworld0.8 km
- Go Local Extra0.8 km
- Polski Market0.8 km
- Roswithas Delicatessen0.8 km
- + 90 more
Restaurant, Cafe
109 nearby- Bvrgry0.8 km
- Dessert Bar0.8 km
- Kebab Corner0.8 km
- Mamma Mia0.9 km
- Cafe Sunflower0.4 km
- + 104 more
Takeaway Shop
74 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Pound Bakery0.9 km
- Irfan's Biryani House0.8 km
- Piccadeli1.0 km
- Bradford City Football Club Kiosks0.9 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Andies African Kitchen0.8 km
- Trash0.9 km
- Sun Hotel0.7 km
- Glennys0.8 km
- The Ambassador0.9 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Al Falah Supermarket0.8 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Kana Peena Supermarket0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square1.1 km
- Bradford1.2 km
- Bradford Interchange1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Sunbridge Rd Preston Street0.1 km
- Thornton Rd Preston Street0.1 km
- City Road St Michaels Rd0.1 km
- Thornton Rd Preston Street0.1 km
- Sunbridge Rd City Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD71LU · Data under Open Government Licence