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.
OLD ROAD, BD7 4PJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD ROAD, BD7 4PJ.
300
35
£ 34,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hollingwood Primary School
Brackenhill Primary School
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Reevy Hill Primary School
Southmere Primary Academy
Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy
St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
Co-op Academy Grange
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.6 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: BD74PJ · Data under Open Government Licence