BD7 1RL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Retford Place, 0.2km from Dirk Hill in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD7 1RL offers 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 60% 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 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1RL are sourced from Output Area E00054637 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RETFORD PLACE, BD7 1RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RETFORD PLACE, BD7 1RL.
463
28
£ 27,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 1RL 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
66% of BD7 1RL's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 28 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 1RL. The average age is 27.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 79,000
6 sales · Mean £ 88,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD7 1RL is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Copthorne Primary School
All Saints CofE Primary School
Dixons Trinity Academy
Dixons Music Primary
Dixons McMillan Academy
Farnham Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Co-Op Academy Princeville
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
85 nearby- Kunafatea Restaurant0.9 km
- lahore Butt Karahi0.7 km
- Legends Desserts and Burger Bar0.8 km
- My Lahore Cafe Bar0.8 km
- Punjab Kashmiri Cuisine0.8 km
- + 80 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Kana Peena Supermarket0.7 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.5 km
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Bismillah Halal Meat0.6 km
- Bradford Better Gym0.5 km
- Kubus0.7 km
- Park Road Market0.8 km
- Patel Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 60 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Pictureville Cinema0.9 km
- Bradford Oddfellows0.7 km
- The Lord Clyde (Bar Only)0.9 km
- Central Division Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- Station Hotel (Bar Only)0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Oasis Takeaway0.7 km
- Rajas Pizza Bar0.2 km
- Sushi Home Town0.4 km
- Lahori Dhaba1.0 km
- Todays Food0.8 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Bradford1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange1.3 km
- Bradford Forster Square1.4 km
- Bradford1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Great Horton Road Summerville Rd0.2 km
- Great Horton Road Summerville Rd0.2 km
- Easby Rd Laisteridge Lane0.2 km
- Easby Rd Laisteridge Lane0.2 km
- Great Horton Rd Laisteridge Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD71RL · Data under Open Government Licence