BD7 4BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Holly Park Drive, 0.5km from Scholemoor in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Clayton and Fairweather Green ward and the Bradford South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BD7 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00053819 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLY PARK DRIVE, BD7 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY PARK DRIVE, BD7 4BY.
394
38
£ 35,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 4BY 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
49% of BD7 4BY's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 4BY. The average age is 37.7. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 124,000
5 sales · Mean £ 138,190
Flat
£ 207,000
1 sales · Mean £ 207,000
Detached
£ 230,500
1 sales · Mean £ 230,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD7 4BY is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hollingwood Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Brackenhill Primary School
Clayton Village Primary School
Clayton St John CofE Primary School
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Lidget Green Primary School
St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Clayton Rugby Club0.9 km
- Paradise Farm Inn0.1 km
- The Monkey0.7 km
- Second West Hotel1.0 km
- The Flying Squirrel0.3 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Horton Bank Top Community Foodbank0.7 km
- Old Road News0.8 km
- Boots0.5 km
- Clayton Mini Market0.8 km
- Cohens Chemist0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Noor Community Kitchen0.8 km
- Cravings0.8 km
- Savour Grill0.9 km
- Scholemoor Beacon Pay As You Feel Cafe0.4 km
- Burning Bull0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.9 km
- Shimlas Superstore0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Briggs Wallis & Benn0.3 km
- Gullivers Fisheries0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Krahi and Handi0.5 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Norland Guest House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange3.5 km
- Bradford Forster Square3.6 km
- Bradford3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Pasture Lane Bow Green0.2 km
- Hollybank Rd Hollingwood Lane0.2 km
- Clayton Rd Pasture Lane0.3 km
- Pasture Lane Bow Green0.3 km
- Hollybank Rd Hollingwood Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD74BY · Data under Open Government Licence