BD9 4BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Bank, 0.3km from Heaton in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Heaton ward and the Bradford West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% 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 rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 97.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BD9 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00053878 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST BANK, BD9 4BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST BANK, BD9 4BL.
282
42
£ 38,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BD9 4BL has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 97.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD9 4BL. The average age is 41.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 130,000
3 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD9 4BL has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College
Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
Margaret McMillan Primary School
St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Carlton Mills
High Park School
Lilycroft Nursery School
Lilycroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Attari Halal Meats0.7 km
- Heaton Pharmacy0.3 km
- Highgate Newsagents0.3 km
- Shakoor & Sons Halal Meat0.3 km
- Bradford New Church Community Project1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Lunch Monkey Cafe0.3 km
- Express Cafe0.8 km
- Bala Hissar0.1 km
- Deli Fresh0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Village Bakery0.3 km
- Burger Beatz0.7 km
- King's Noodle0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Court0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall1.5 km
- Shipley2.2 km
- Saltaire2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Highgate Quarry Street0.1 km
- Leylands Lane Leylands Grove0.2 km
- Highgate Quarry Street0.2 km
- Leylands Ln Garden Ln0.3 km
- Highgate Heaton Road0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: BD94BL · Data under Open Government Licence