Postcode report
BD2 1AL Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About BD2 1AL: area rating, property, schools and local change
BD2 1AL is a postcode in Bolton and Undercliffe, Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BD2 1AL, then scores the surrounding small area 27/100 - bottom 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BD2 1AL are property market signals and schools and education, 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 BD2 1AL is based on Bradford 034 Census 2021. It covers 10,152 residents, 5,811 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 44% owner-occupied, 29% privately rented, 27% 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 BD2 1AL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BD2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £154k from 67 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BD2 1AL can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 7 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 lists 8 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BD2 1AL 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 BD2 1AL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 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 BD2 1AL
Is BD2 1AL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 27/100 (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 BD2 1AL?
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 BD2 1AL?
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 BD2 1AL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BD2 1AL?
LocaleIQ matched BD2 1AL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BD2 1AL?
The latest median sold price is £154k based on 67 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BD2 1AL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.