bradford BD12 Postcodes
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Bradford (BD12)
The BD12 postcode area is located in the Bradford postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 733 individual postcodes.
There are 9 electoral wards in the BD12 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, 13% of people in BD12 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 BD12 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The BD12 postcode, located in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, encompasses the outlying towns of East Bierley, Morton and Wilsden, as well as the northernmost part of Bradford city and a number of small villages, including Wilsden, Denwood and Eldwick. The postcode is in the BD district which is bounded by the A58 in the north and the A638 in the south.
BD12 is in close proximity to a number of popular tourist attractions, including the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford Industrial Museum and the Saltaire World Heritage Site. There are also a number of large parks and recreational facilities, such as the popular Lister Park, which is located just south of the postcode, and Roberts Park, which is situated further south in Bradford.
The area is served by a variety of public transport links, including train services from Bradford Interchange Train Station, which is located in central Bradford. There are also direct bus links to Bradford city centre as well as to other towns and areas, such as Wakefield, Leeds and Manchester.
The area is served by a variety of local amenities, including numerous shops, pubs and restaurants. Popular attractions include Bowling Alley and The Carlton Social Club. There is also a variety of sporting facilities in the area, including a number of tennis clubs, a bowling alley and a cricket grounds.
Education in the postcode area is provided by a number of primary and secondary schools, including Queensbury Secondary School and Hollingwood Primary School. There are also a number of institutions of higher education, such as Leeds Trinity University and Bradford College.
The local economy is mainly focused on the textiles industry, although there is now a mixture of service and engineering-based industries present. Several technology companies are also based in the area. All of the postcode area has good access to the motorway network, so commuting to cities further afield is possible.
Thepostcode of BD12 offers a great quality of life, with good amenities, excellent transport links and attractive surroundings in which to live, work and enjoy leisure activities.
Demographics
West Yorkshire
BD12 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 | BD12 |
| Postal Town | Bradford |
| MSOA Name | Bradford 060 |
| LSOA Name | Bradford 060B |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Region | West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
BD12 Electoral Wards
The postal region of BD12, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 13% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.