BD7 3EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bakes Street, 0.1km from Sellars Fold in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Great Horton ward and the Bradford South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD7 3EX is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 30% 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 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 3EX are sourced from Output Area E00053821 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BAKES STREET, BD7 3EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAKES STREET, BD7 3EX.
437
31
£ 30,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 3EX 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
BD7 3EX has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 3EX. The average age is 31.2. 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 3EX is above average at 99 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
Horton Grange Primary School
Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families
Farnham Primary School
Southmere Primary Academy
Horton Park Primary School
Copthorne Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Jasmin Mini Market0.8 km
- Siddique Pharmacy0.7 km
- Sweet Shop0.3 km
- Yusuf Food Store0.7 km
- Zid & Taz0.8 km
- + 55 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Pizza Design1.0 km
- Noor Community Kitchen0.3 km
- Arabian Shawarma0.2 km
- Scholemoor Beacon Pay As You Feel Cafe1.0 km
- Cravings0.6 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Grill Shack0.8 km
- Briggs Wallis & Benn1.0 km
- China Rose0.3 km
- Awans Spices0.4 km
- China Garden0.5 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.5 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Asda1.0 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Norland Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Great Horton WMC0.3 km
- The Flying Squirrel0.9 km
- The White Horse Inn0.9 km
- Bulls Head Inn (Bar only)0.2 km
- Clayton Rugby Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange2.5 km
- Bradford Forster Square2.6 km
- Bradford2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cannon Mills0.0 km
- Cannon Mills0.1 km
- Great Horton Rd Beckside Road0.1 km
- Great Horton Rd Beckside Road0.1 km
- Great Horton Rd Westcroft Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD73EX · Data under Open Government Licence