BD7 2QR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lydgate Drive, 0.4km from Lidget Green in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Great Horton ward and the Bradford South constituency.
For families considering a move, BD7 2QR represents 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £121k, 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 2QR are sourced from Output Area E00053786 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYDGATE DRIVE, BD7 2QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYDGATE DRIVE, BD7 2QR.
614
27
£ 29,400 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 2QR 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 2QR — 74% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 27 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 2QR. The average age is 26.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 121,000
1 sales · Mean £ 121,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD7 2QR is moderate at 55 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 Kings Academy
Lidget Green Primary School
Horton Grange Primary School
Farnham Primary School
Co-Op Academy Princeville
St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
Crossley Hall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Ahmeds Newsagents0.4 km
- Haji Baba0.6 km
- Ismail Food Store0.3 km
- Northside Convenience Stores0.3 km
- Bismillah Halal Meat0.9 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Paradise Farm Inn1.0 km
- Clayton Rugby Club0.2 km
- The Flying Squirrel0.8 km
- Second West Hotel0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Mother Hubbards0.9 km
- Noor Community Kitchen0.7 km
- Bon'Appetit0.2 km
- Kashmir Cafe0.8 km
- Bharat Restaurant Bar & Grill0.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- B&M1.0 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Shimlas Superstore0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Briggs Wallis & Benn0.8 km
- Baba Roti House0.9 km
- Tea Factory0.6 km
- Rajas Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Salah's0.9 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square2.6 km
- Bradford Interchange2.7 km
- Bradford2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cemetery Road Necropolis Rd0.1 km
- Cemetery Road Necropolis Rd0.1 km
- Oddfellows PH0.2 km
- Legrams Lane Legrams Mill Ln0.2 km
- Cemetery Road Glendare Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD72QR · Data under Open Government Licence