Postcode report
Is BD16 4YW a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BD16 4YW: area rating, property, schools and local change
BD16 4YW is a postcode in Bingley, Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BD16 4YW, then scores the surrounding small area 28/100 - bottom 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BD16 4YW are schools and education and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BD16 4YW is based on Bradford 064 Census 2021. It covers 9,860 residents, 5,399 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 28, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 26% owner-occupied, 40% privately rented, 34% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near BD16 4YW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BD16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £253k from 77 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BD16 4YW can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 8 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 2 records marked free and 8 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BD16 4YW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BD16 4YW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BD16 4YW
Is BD16 4YW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 28/100 (bottom 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BD16 4YW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BD16 4YW?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BD16 4YW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for BD16 4YW?
LocaleIQ matched BD16 4YW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BD16 4YW?
The latest median sold price is £253k based on 77 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BD16 4YW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.