156,821TOTAL POPULATION
64,818HOUSEHOLDS
11.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£23,920AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BD2 POSTCODE REGION

Bradford (BD2)

The BD2 postcode area is located in the Bradford postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 830 individual postcodes.

There are 11 electoral wards in the BD2 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, 12% of people in BD2 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 BD2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The BD2 postcode in the Bradford district encompasses Allerton, Thackley, Lower Green, and parts of Idle and Eccleshill. This postcode extends as far as Calverley in the Northern part of the area, and as far as Apperley Bridge in the South.

The BD2 postcode area comprises mainly of houses and flats, including balconies and terraces. There are also a small number of shops, restaurants and other businesses. The Thomas-A-Becket Public House is a well- known landmark in this district.

The area is generally affluent and desirable for families, but there are some neighbourhoods where the housing is a little more deprived.

Transport links are good, with buses regularly servicing the area, while the CityLink services, linking Bradford to Leeds, can be accessed from a stop in the town centre or at the railway station.

Education options in the BD2 postcode include City of Bradford Academy, St Bede's Catholic College, Gomersal Primary School, and Eccleshill Primary School, as well as a number of independent schools.

The BD2 postcode includes three parks, Roberts Park, Eccleshill Park, and Victoria Park, as well as a selection of local clubs, including bowling, tennis, squash and a local rugby club. There are also a few leisure centres located near the area.

Local amenities include a post office, a library, local charity shops, a medical centre and a small selection of supermarkets. Recreational facilities include a movie theatre, a leisure pool and several sports fields.

The area also offers a few cultural points of interest, such as the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford City Hall, and the Alhambra Theatre, as well as a selection of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.

TheBD2 postcode district offers a diverse range of housing and amenities, making it an attractive area for people looking to live in the Bradford district.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 79%WORKING
  • 21%UNEMPLOYED

21% of people in BD2 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 12%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 37%DE

According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 62%WHITE
  • 38%NON-WHITE

62% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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BD2West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

The county of West Yorkshire

BD2 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 CodeBD2
Postal TownBradford
MSOA NameBradford 039
LSOA NameBradford 039J
CountyWest Yorkshire
RegionWest Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBradford
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

BD2 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BD2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Apperley Bridge
Bank Top
Bolton
Eccleshill
Greengates
Idle
Idle Moor
Ravenscliffe
Swain House
Thorpe Edge
West Royd
Wrose
Browse Postcodes in BD2

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (BD) and estimated address.

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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