Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

BD7 2LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD7 2LB.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 30,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BD7 2LB 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.

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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BD7 2LB has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD7 2LB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Paradise Green in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Great Horton ward and the Bradford South 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 multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 65% 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 above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 2LB are sourced from Output Area E00053815 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 2LB. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.6%
Asian / British Asian46.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BD7 2LB is above average at 91 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.

Violence and sexual offences222
Vehicle crime53
Criminal damage and arson52
Shoplifting46
Public order36

school Local Schools

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Brackenhill Primary School

Good449 pupils0.4 km
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St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy

Good430 pupils0.5 km
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Horton Grange Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.6 km
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Southmere Primary Academy

Inadequate347 pupils0.8 km
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Farnham Primary School

Outstanding461 pupils0.8 km
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Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families

Outstanding165 pupils0.9 km
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Dixons Kings Academy

Outstanding835 pupils0.9 km
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Hollingwood Primary School

Good472 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Jasmin Mini Market0.9 km
  • Siddique Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Sweet Shop0.6 km
  • Yusuf Food Store0.9 km
  • Ahmeds Newsagents0.8 km
  • + 46 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Grill Shack1.0 km
  • Briggs Wallis & Benn0.7 km
  • Tazza Kitchen @ Cannon Mills0.6 km
  • Lets Grill It0.5 km
  • Bunz0.7 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Paradise Farm Inn0.8 km
  • Great Horton Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Bulls Head Inn (Bar only)0.4 km
  • Clayton Rugby Club0.6 km
  • Great Horton WMC0.4 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Noor Community Kitchen0.1 km
  • Chaiiwala0.7 km
  • Mumtaz0.9 km
  • Paratha Box0.5 km
  • Tartan Fryer0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.5 km
  • Shimlas Superstore0.5 km
  • Zain Supermarket0.7 km
  • Al Halal Supermarket0.5 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Norland Guest House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bradford Interchange2.8 km
  • Bradford Forster Square2.8 km
  • Bradford3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Westcroft Road0.1 km
  • Westcroft Road0.2 km
  • Great Horton Rd Tesco0.2 km
  • Beckside Road Spencer Rd0.2 km
  • Westcroft Street Ormond St0.2 km