BD7 1RQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grantham Road, 0.2km from Shearbridge in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD7 1RQ offers the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 58% 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 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 25.8% year-on-year. 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 1RQ are sourced from Output Area E00177762 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANTHAM ROAD, BD7 1RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANTHAM ROAD, BD7 1RQ.
674
30
£ 27,400 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 1RQ 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
61% of BD7 1RQ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 25.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 1RQ. The average age is 30.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 135,000
5 sales · Mean £ 139,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD7 1RQ is moderate at 80 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
Copthorne Primary School
All Saints CofE Primary School
Dixons Music Primary
Dixons Trinity Academy
Dixons McMillan Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Farnham Primary School
Co-Op Academy Princeville
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- Ariya Restaurant & Bar1.0 km
- Kunafatea Restaurant0.8 km
- lahore Butt Karahi0.7 km
- Legends Desserts and Burger Bar0.7 km
- My Lahore Cafe Bar0.7 km
- + 81 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Kana Peena Supermarket0.6 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Frangoz Express1.0 km
- Oasis Takeaway0.6 km
- Rajas Pizza Bar0.2 km
- Sushi Home Town0.5 km
- Todays Food0.7 km
- + 43 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Bismillah Halal Meat0.6 km
- Bradford Better Gym0.6 km
- Kubus0.6 km
- Park Road Market0.7 km
- Patel Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Pictureville Cinema0.8 km
- Bradford Oddfellows0.7 km
- Harp Of Erin (Bar only)1.0 km
- The Lord Clyde (Bar Only)0.8 km
- Central Division Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Bradford0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange1.3 km
- Bradford Forster Square1.3 km
- Bradford1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Great Horton Road Summerville Rd0.2 km
- Great Horton Rd Laisteridge Lane0.2 km
- Great Horton Road Summerville Rd0.2 km
- Easby Rd Laisteridge Lane0.2 km
- Easby Rd Laisteridge Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD71RQ · Data under Open Government Licence