BD9 4BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Back Lane, 0.3km from Heaton in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Heaton ward and the Bradford West constituency.
For families considering a move, BD9 4BU 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £35k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BD9 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00053878 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BACK LANE, BD9 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK LANE, BD9 4BU.
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 4BU 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD9 4BU. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 35,000
1 sales · Mean £ 35,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD9 4BU has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College
Margaret McMillan Primary School
St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Carlton Mills
Frizinghall Primary School
Lilycroft Nursery School
Lilycroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kashmiri Aroma0.9 km
- Lunch Monkey Cafe0.1 km
- Sultans Restaurant1.0 km
- Express Cafe0.9 km
- My Thai1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Pizza 4 U1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- J & M Roti House1.0 km
- Rajas Pizza Bar1.0 km
- The Village Bakery0.1 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Attari Halal Meats0.7 km
- Ikhlaq Halal Mini Market1.0 km
- Best Mini Market1.0 km
- Heaton Pharmacy0.1 km
- Highgate Newsagents0.1 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Court0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall1.3 km
- Shipley2.1 km
- Saltaire2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Highgate Quarry Street0.1 km
- Highgate Quarry Street0.1 km
- Highgate Heaton Road0.2 km
- Highgate Heaton Road0.2 km
- Ashwell Road Parsons Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD94BU · Data under Open Government Licence