35,214TOTAL POPULATION
10,861HOUSEHOLDS
17.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£28,600AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BD7 POSTCODE REGION

Bradford (BD7)

The BD7 postcode area is located in the Bradford postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 899 individual postcodes.

There are 8 electoral wards in the BD7 postcode area, including Bingley, Bradford, Cleckheaton, Keighley, Settle, Shipley, Skipton which come under the local authority of the Bradford Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 9% of people in BD7 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BD7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The BD7 postcode is located in the Bradford District in the West Yorkshire county in England. It covers the Allerton, Barkerend, Hill Top, Little Horton, Little Germany, Manningham, and Thornton areas of Bradford, and is directly north of the city centre.

The population of the BD7 postcode is largely white British with a significant percentage of Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, and Irish immigrants. According to the 2011 UK Census, the total population within BD7 is 18,262 people, and this is spread across 4,415 households.

The BD7 postcode is well known for its cultural diversity and is home to many places of worship for various faiths. This includes a series of Apostolic Churches, a Hindu temple, a large mosque, and numerous Sikh gurdwaras.

The area also has several primary and secondary schools, and the leading secondary school, Bradford Academy, offers educational programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM). In terms of green spaces, BD7 contains several parks with playgrounds and leisure activities, such as Lister Park, Bolling Hall Park, and Barkerend Community Park.

BD7 is home to many small independent businesses. The district is packed with a selection of small supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, and barber shops lining the streets. High street chains are also easily found within the area, with a Wetherspoons, a McDonalds, and a large Tesco supermarket.

Other points of interest within BD7 include Bradford Interchange, where major vehicles operate from, and the National Science and Media Museum, located within the centre of Bradford. The Picture House cinema is a favourite among locals too. The area is served primarily by bus and rail services.

BD7 is an area that boasts an incredibly diverse population and is an exciting mix of cultures, serving up a variety of different cuisines. The district has much to offer, and is an excellent place to explore the culture of Bradford.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 67%WORKING
  • 33%UNEMPLOYED

33% of people in BD7 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 9%AB
  • 46%C2/C2
  • 45%DE

According to census records, 9% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 33%WHITE
  • 67%NON-WHITE

33% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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BD7West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

The county of West Yorkshire

BD7 is located in the county of West Yorkshire, in England.

West Yorkshire has a total population of 2,299,700, making it the 4th largest county in the UK.

West Yorkshire has a total area of 783 square miles, and a population density of 1133 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

West Yorkshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeBD7
Postal TownBradford
MSOA NameBradford 044
LSOA NameBradford 044A
CountyWest Yorkshire
RegionWest Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBradford
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

BD7 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BD7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Clayton
Crossley Hall
Four Lane Ends
Great Horton
Leventhorpe
Lidget Green
Little Horton
Lower Grange
Scholemoor
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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