BD7 2TA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Scholemoor in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Great Horton ward and the Bradford South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD7 2TA 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. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% 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 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 2TA are sourced from Output Area E00053787 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD7 2TA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD7 2TA.
239
35
£ 35,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 2TA 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
With 61% social renting, BD7 2TA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 2TA. The average age is 35.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD7 2TA is moderate at 70 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
Dixons Kings Academy
Horton Grange Primary School
Farnham Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Brackenhill Primary School
St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Ahmeds Newsagents0.6 km
- Haji Baba0.7 km
- Ismail Food Store0.4 km
- Northside Convenience Stores0.4 km
- Aahil Halal Meat1.0 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Paradise Farm Inn0.8 km
- Clayton Rugby Club0.1 km
- The Flying Squirrel0.6 km
- Second West Hotel0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Noor Community Kitchen0.6 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- Megaplay0.9 km
- Paratha Box1.0 km
- Arabian Shawarma1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
- Shimlas Superstore0.3 km
- Zain Supermarket0.3 km
- Aldi0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Briggs Wallis & Benn0.6 km
- Clayton Balti House0.8 km
- Delicious0.5 km
- Evettes One Love Caribbean Cuisine0.8 km
- Jade Garden0.8 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square2.8 km
- Bradford Interchange2.9 km
- Bradford3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cemetery Road Necropolis Rd0.2 km
- Cemetery Road Necropolis Rd0.2 km
- Clayton Road Springfield Ave0.3 km
- Oddfellows PH0.3 km
- Clayton Road Springfield Ave0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD72TA · Data under Open Government Licence