BD7 4RU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carling Close, 0.4km from Horton Bank Bottom in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Great Horton ward and the Bradford South constituency.
For families considering a move, BD7 4RU represents 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 77% 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 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4RU are sourced from Output Area E00053789 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLING CLOSE, BD7 4RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLING CLOSE, BD7 4RU.
612
35
£ 30,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 4RU 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
BD7 4RU has a highly multicultural community character — 78% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 35 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 4RU. The average age is 34.5. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
6 sales · Mean £ 138,965
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD7 4RU is moderate at 83 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
Brackenhill Primary School
Hollingwood Primary School
Southmere Primary Academy
St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families
Horton Grange Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Horton Bank Top Community Foodbank0.4 km
- Old Road News0.6 km
- S S Trivedi Store1.0 km
- Aahil Halal Meat1.0 km
- Aberdeen News & Off Licence1.0 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Paradise Farm Inn0.6 km
- The Monkey0.6 km
- Bulls Head Inn (Bar only)0.7 km
- Clayton Rugby Club1.0 km
- Great Horton WMC0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Noor Community Kitchen0.6 km
- Burning Bull0.4 km
- Starbucks0.5 km
- The Pantry0.6 km
- Arabian Shawarma0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.4 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Shimlas Superstore1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Briggs Wallis & Benn0.6 km
- Baba Roti House0.9 km
- Tea Factory0.8 km
- Gullivers Fisheries1.0 km
- Clayton Balti House0.7 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Norland Guest House0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Interchange3.3 km
- Bradford Forster Square3.3 km
- Bradford3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bartle Lane Hollybank Rd0.1 km
- Bartle Lane Hollybank Rd0.1 km
- Hollybank Rd Brackenhill Drive0.2 km
- Hollybank Road Hollybank Grove0.2 km
- Hollybank Rd Hollingwood Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD74RU · Data under Open Government Licence