Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

BROOKSBANK AVENUE, BD7 2RT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKSBANK AVENUE, BD7 2RT.

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Population

431

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British30.6%
Asian / British Asian59.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences122
Criminal damage and arson29
Vehicle crime23
Anti-social behaviour16
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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Lidget Green Primary School

Good599 pupils0.6 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good221 pupils0.6 km
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Dixons Kings Academy

Outstanding835 pupils0.8 km
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Crossley Hall Primary School

Good710 pupils1.0 km
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Horton Grange Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils1.1 km
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Hollingwood Primary School

Good472 pupils1.1 km
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Clayton St John CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils1.2 km
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Brackenhill Primary School

Good449 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.6 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Shimlas Superstore0.6 km
  • Zain Supermarket0.7 km
fastfood

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