BD7 3EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westcroft Road, 0.1km from Horton, Great in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Great Horton ward and the Bradford South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD7 3EJ offers 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. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 22.0% 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 3EJ are sourced from Output Area E00053815 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTCROFT ROAD, BD7 3EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTCROFT ROAD, BD7 3EJ.
282
33
£ 30,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 3EJ 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
46% of BD7 3EJ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 33 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 22.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 3EJ. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 75,000
18 sales · Mean £ 72,666
Semi-Detached
£ 63,000
1 sales · Mean £ 63,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD7 3EJ is moderate at 87 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
St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
Brackenhill Primary School
Southmere Primary Academy
Horton Grange Primary School
Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families
Farnham Primary School
Horton Park Primary School
Copthorne Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Jasmin Mini Market0.9 km
- Siddique Pharmacy0.9 km
- Sweet Shop0.5 km
- Yusuf Food Store0.8 km
- Zid & Taz0.9 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Grill Shack0.9 km
- Briggs Wallis & Benn0.9 km
- Tazza Kitchen @ Cannon Mills0.5 km
- Lets Grill It0.7 km
- Bunz0.8 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Paradise Farm Inn1.0 km
- Great Horton Cricket Club0.6 km
- Bulls Head Inn (Bar only)0.2 km
- Clayton Rugby Club0.7 km
- Great Horton WMC0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Noor Community Kitchen0.2 km
- Chaiiwala0.5 km
- Mahmoods1.0 km
- Mumtaz0.7 km
- Paratha Box0.4 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Shimlas Superstore0.6 km
- Zain Supermarket0.8 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.4 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Norland Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange2.6 km
- Bradford Forster Square2.7 km
- Bradford3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Westcroft Street Ormond St0.0 km
- Westcroft Street Ormond St0.1 km
- Westcroft Road0.1 km
- Westcroft Road0.1 km
- Great Horton Rd Westcroft Rd0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BD73EJ · Data under Open Government Licence