Affluence in BD1 1LB
How BD1 1LB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Shearbridge & University
- Council
- Bradford
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 3,087 (2024)
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How well off BD1 1LB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BD1 1LB area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Living environment1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the BD1 1LB area is less than half that, at 22.1%. 3.4% are retired and 56.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BD1 1LB area is less than half that, at 6.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BD1 1LB area is broadly in line with that, at 30.5%. 18.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BD1 1LB sits in (Shearbridge & University): about 3,087 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.