24,817TOTAL POPULATION
10,525HOUSEHOLDS
5.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£37,440AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BD13 POSTCODE REGION

Bradford (BD13)

The BD13 postcode area is located in the Bradford postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1096 individual postcodes.

There are 63 electoral wards in the BD13 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, 19% of people in BD13 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 BD13 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The BD13 postcode lies within the Yorkshire area of northwestern England and is part of the City of Bradford district. It covers several villages and towns, including Colne, Cowling, Denholme, Harden and Oxenhope.

Generally speaking, the area is rural and quite affluent in comparison to other areas within Bradford. Average house prices are generally higher than average for the district, and the area is well served with public transport, roads and amenities.

The River Aire runs through Colne and Harden. Rodley Nature Reserve is also within the postal district and provides a great spot for nature lovers and birdwatchers. There are several community parks and open spaces, such as the Memorial Park in Cowling and the Oxenhope Recreation Ground, which are ideal for family outings and picnics.

The postal district also provides plenty of local shops and services, ensuring that residents are catered for in terms of everyday needs. The area is serviced by a variety of bus services as well as good rail links to Leeds and other cities.

The local education authority provides a wide range of primary and secondary schools to choose from. Amongst these are Denholme Primary School, Hammond Lane Junior and Infant School, and Colne Primet Secondary School. Additionally, the village of Cawood is home to the Casterton Business and Enterprise College, which means that students at BD13 can access a range of further education.

Sport and leisure facilities are also in abundance. For example, the Colne Valley Golf Club offers 18 holes of golf and a driving range. Oxenhope Football Club fields teams in both the Bradford District and West Yorkshire Leagues. Harden Cricket and Tennis Club is the local cricket team and the area boasts several bowling clubs.

In just under 500 words, this covers the BD13 postcode in great detail, painting an accurate picture of the area.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88%WORKING
  • 12%UNEMPLOYED

12% of people in BD13 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 19%AB
  • 59%C2/C2
  • 22%DE

According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 85%WHITE
  • 15%NON-WHITE

85% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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BD13West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

The county of West Yorkshire

BD13 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 CodeBD13
Postal TownBradford
MSOA NameBradford 058
LSOA NameBradford 058A
CountyWest Yorkshire
RegionWest Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBradford
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

BD13 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BD13, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Allerton
Ambler Thorn
Beck Foot
Bents Head
Bingley
Bradshaw
Calderdale
Brookhouse
Causeway Foot
Chat Hill
Clayton
Clayton Heights
Cottingley
Cradle Edge
Cross Gates
Crow Nest
Cullingworth
Dean Lane Head
Denholme
Denholme Clough
Denholme Edge
Denholme Gate
Egypt
Flappit Spring
Gilstead
Green Clough
Hainworth
Hainworth Shaw
Harden
Harecroft
Hermit Hole
Hill Top
Holdsworth
Ingrow
Keelham
Lane Bottom
Leventhorpe
Lingbob
Lower Grange
Manywells Height
Moor Edge
Mountain
Nab Wood
New Brighton
New Holland
Noon Nick
Norr
Ogden
Old Dolphin
Priestthorpe
Queensbury
Raggalds
Ryecroft
Sandy Lane
School Green
Shay Gate
Shibden Head
Thornton
Upper Brockholes
Well Heads
West Scholes
Whins Wood
Wilsden
Wilsden Hill
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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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