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BD99 9 area guide

Who lives in BD99 9, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Bradford
Region
Yorkshire and The Humber
Population
2,166 (2024)
At a glance

What BD99 9 is like

The BD99 9 postcode sector in Bradford covers 1 live postcodes and is home to about 2,166 people across 1 census neighbourhoods. 60.1% of households own their home, 33.7% rent privately and 5.9% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 10–14, and 45.7% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally.

Scores

How BD99 9 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
1.0/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
9/ 10

Higher than most — 66.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

TransportMore
3.0/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 44 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 2 rated schools in BD99 9 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£40,684

Average a year, before tax — higher than 13% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    A big private rental marketPositive

    33.7% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.

  2. 02
    A student area

    13.4% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.

  3. 03
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    66.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  4. 04
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

Questions

BD99 9 FAQs

01
Is BD99 9 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 66.9 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10 (limited).
02
Is BD99 9 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 66.9 offences per 1,000 people a year around BD99 9, more than double the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.
03
Who lives in BD99 9?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 10–14, at 10.3% of residents. 60.1% of households own their home. The most common home is terraced (42.9%).
04
Which council covers BD99 9?

BD99 9 is in Bradford.

BD99 9 is in Bradford, in Yorkshire and The Humber. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
05
How well connected is BD99 9?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 44 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 3.0 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square Rail Station, 1.3 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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