bradford BD16 Postcodes
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Bradford (BD16)
The BD16 postcode area is located in the Bradford postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1142 individual postcodes.
There are 34 electoral wards in the BD16 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, 28% of people in BD16 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 BD16 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The BD16 postcode area is a postcode district in the Bradford district in England that covers the areas of Birkenshaw, Countesthorpe, Fulneck, GILDERSOME, Tong, and the Birstall area. The postcode district was created in its present form in 1960 and is currently used by over 10,000 people.
Birkenshaw is predominantly rural and is known for its numerous country pubs, such as The Bridge Inn and The White Bull. The postcode area connects to the A647 road and is close to the towns of Batley, Cleckheaton, and Pudsey.
Countesthorpe is a large village situated between Leicester and Market Harborough, and has a population of over 10,000. The village is served by the A6 trunk road, and is home to Countesthorpe College, a Sixth-Form college.
Fulneck is a small village on the edge of Bradford's boundaries that is home to an 18th-century Moravian settlement. The village is located close to Pudsey and is home to a number of grade-II listed buildings, including the Fulneck School and the Church of the Moravian.
Gildersome lies to the east of the postcode area and is home to one of the largest Asian mosques in the area, the Hashimiya. It is a largely commuter village with a population of just over 4,000.
Tong sits to the north-east of the postcode district and is home to a football and cricket club. The Tong Sports and Social Club is located close to the village, and serves the community of Tong with a variety of activities.
The Birstall area covers the eastern corner of the postcode district and forms part of the metropolitan district of Kirklees. Birstall is the largest settlement in the postcode area, with over 17,000 residents, and is home to Batley Bulldogs Rugby League team.
As a whole, the BD16 postcode area makes up a large part of the Bradford district, with a variety of reasonably-priced housing and plenty of local amenities and services. It is also a popular area for commuters due to its proximity to the M62 motorway, and the number of train stations in the area.
Demographics
West Yorkshire
BD16 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 | BD16 |
| Postal Town | Bradford |
| MSOA Name | Bradford 015 |
| LSOA Name | Bradford 015E |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Region | West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
BD16 Electoral Wards
The postal region of BD16, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 28% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.