BD7 2RT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brooksbank Avenue, 0.2km from Scholemoor in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Great Horton ward and the Bradford South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD7 2RT is 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £109k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 27.4% 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 2RT are sourced from Output Area E00053809 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKSBANK AVENUE, BD7 2RT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKSBANK AVENUE, BD7 2RT.
431
30
£ 35,100 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 2RT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in BD7 2RT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 27.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 2RT. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 63,750
6 sales · Mean £ 78,750
Semi-Detached
£ 60,000
5 sales · Mean £ 71,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD7 2RT is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lidget Green Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Dixons Kings Academy
Crossley Hall Primary School
Horton Grange Primary School
Hollingwood Primary School
Clayton St John CofE Primary School
Brackenhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Ahmeds Newsagents1.0 km
- Haji Baba0.9 km
- Ismail Food Store0.8 km
- Northside Convenience Stores0.7 km
- Bratislava Mini Market0.8 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Paradise Farm Inn0.6 km
- Clayton Rugby Club0.5 km
- Second West Hotel0.6 km
- The Flying Squirrel0.6 km
- Fairweather Green Working Mens Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Noor Community Kitchen0.9 km
- Scholemoor Beacon Pay As You Feel Cafe0.3 km
- Bon'Appetit0.8 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- Five Alive0.7 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Shimlas Superstore0.6 km
- Zain Supermarket0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Briggs Wallis & Benn0.5 km
- Tea Factory0.9 km
- Lets Grill It0.6 km
- Rajas Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Clayton Balti House0.5 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square3.2 km
- Bradford Interchange3.3 km
- Bradford3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Clayton Rd Pasture Lane0.4 km
- Clayton Rd Pasture Lane0.4 km
- Clayton Rd Scholemoor Lane0.4 km
- Clayton Rd Scholemoor Lane0.4 km
- St Anthonys Primary0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BD72RT · Data under Open Government Licence