bradford BD8 Postcodes
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Bradford (BD8)
The BD8 postcode area is located in the Bradford postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 924 individual postcodes.
There are 9 electoral wards in the BD8 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, 11% of people in BD8 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 BD8 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
BD8 is a postcode district in the Bradford area of West Yorkshire, England. It covers the Eccleshill, Fagley, and Tyersall areas, running from the A650 in the east to the A6036 in the west.
Eccleshill, the easternmost part of the BD8 district, is a lively suburb of Bradford, with both an industrial and retail district. It offers a range of amenities, including bars, shops, and supermarkets. Nearby Fagley is a small, mostly residential area, with a mixture of terraced and semi-detached housing.
Tyersall lies to the west of Eccleshill, and is home to the historic Tong Park, which dates back to medieval times. The area also offers access to the St Ives Country Park, a nature reserve located in neighbouring Pudsey.
The BD8 district has plenty of recreational activities for those who prefer outdoor pursuits. Tyersall Park is a 5 hectare public park, while Shipley Glen Tramway offers a picturesque ride up the hill to Shipley Glen Park. Eccleshill has a variety of sport and leisure centres, including football pitches, a bowling green, and a 9-hole golf course. There are walking and cycling opportunities along the Leeds and Liverpool canal and the River Aire, while Bradford City Park offers a picturesque view of the city.
The BD8 district is also served by various transport links, with Eccleshill and Fagley connected to the railway network, and the Transdev operated Leeds-Bradford mainline linking it up to the surrounding cities. There is also a bus service offering regular links to Leeds, Wakefield, Harrogate, and other cities.
Education is a priority in the BD8 district, with Options Education Centre offering courses for both primary and secondary school pupils, and Bradford College, a further and higher education college, located in the area. There are also a number of nurseries and privately run schools which serve the local community.
TheBD8 postcode district offers a great range of amenities and activities, catering for both leisure and academic pursuits, making it an attractive and vibrant postcode to live in.
Demographics
West Yorkshire
BD8 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.
| Outward Code | BD8 |
| Postal Town | Bradford |
| MSOA Name | Bradford 030 |
| LSOA Name | Bradford 030D |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Region | West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
BD8 Electoral Wards
The postal region of BD8, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.