Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

OLD ROAD, BD7 4PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD ROAD, BD7 4PJ.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD7 4PJ 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.

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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BD7 4PJ has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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

BD7 4PJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Road, 0.1km from Horton Bank Bottom in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Royds ward and the Bradford South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BD7 4PJ are sourced from Output Area E00054288 (shared with 5 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 4PJ. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.5%
Asian / British Asian46.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 137,500

5 sales · Mean £ 138,300

Terraced

£ 70,000

1 sales · Mean £ 70,000

Detached

£ 162,000

2 sales · Mean £ 162,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BD7 4PJ is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences185
Anti-social behaviour42
Public order39
Criminal damage and arson29
Drugs28

school Local Schools

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Hollingwood Primary School

Good472 pupils0.5 km
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Brackenhill Primary School

Good449 pupils0.6 km
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St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils0.6 km
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Reevy Hill Primary School

Good232 pupils0.8 km
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Southmere Primary Academy

Inadequate347 pupils0.8 km
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Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy

Requires Improvement1442 pupils1.1 km
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St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy

Good430 pupils1.1 km
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Co-op Academy Grange

Requires Improvement1533 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Horton Bank Top Community Foodbank0.1 km
  • Londis / Texaco1.0 km
  • Old Road News0.4 km
  • Nafees Bakers0.6 km
  • Sai Shiv Stores0.7 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Paradise Farm Inn0.9 km
  • The Monkey0.3 km
  • Bulls Head Inn (Bar only)0.9 km
  • Great Horton WMC0.8 km
  • The Flying Squirrel0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Mallory's0.9 km
  • Arabian Shawarma0.9 km
  • Cravings0.4 km
  • Grays Muffins Cafe0.8 km
  • Options Cafe0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • Al Halal Supermarket0.6 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Capones0.8 km
  • Spicy Bite0.9 km
  • China Rose0.8 km
  • Awans Spices0.9 km
  • China Garden0.9 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Norland Guest House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bradford Interchange3.5 km
  • Bradford Forster Square3.6 km
  • Bradford4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Great Horton Rd Windermere Road0.1 km
  • Great Horton Rd Windermere Road0.1 km
  • Poplar Grove Nursery Road0.2 km
  • Moore Ave Ashtree Grove0.2 km
  • Moore Ave Ashtree Grove0.2 km