BD1 postcode: what it's like to live there
The BD1 district covers Central Bradford, Barkerend West & Little Germany, Shearbridge & University. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in BD1
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from BD1 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools nearby
- Dixons Manningham Academy · BD8 8HY · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 18% in England
- Westminster Church of England Primary Academy · BD3 0HW · Good (2023) · Bottom 13% in England
- Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy · BD5 0HD · Remains Good (2022) · Top 19% in England
- Green Lane Primary School · BD8 8HT · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 6% in England
- Dixons Music Primary · BD5 0BE · Remains Outstanding (2022) · Bottom 36% in England
- Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy · BD3 0QT · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 7% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Carlton Bolling · BD3 0DU · Remains Outstanding (2023) · Bottom 36% in England
- Valley Academy · BD8 7DX · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 8% in England
- Dixons McMillan Academy · BD5 0JD · Good (2023) · Top 38% in England
- Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy · BD3 0LT · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 26% in England
- Dixons Trinity Academy · BD5 0BE · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 20% in England
- Bronte Girls' Academy · BD4 7EB · Good (2024) · Top 30% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in BD1
- Shiny Stars Day Nursery · BD1 3RB · Good (Ofsted)
- Special Pathways Limited · BD1 3BN
- Blossom Nursery · BD1 3ET · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in BD1
- Bevan Community Benefit Society · BD1 3LS
- Clarendon Medical Centre · BD1 3DN
Neighbourhoods in BD1
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of BD1 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bradford | 61% | £93k | Very high | 11 min |
| Barkerend West & Little Germany | 31% | £79k | Very high | 11 min |
| Shearbridge & University | 5% | £120k | Very high | 7 min |
Questions
Where is the BD1 postcode?
BD1 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Central Bradford, Barkerend West & Little Germany, Shearbridge & University, with 472 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in BD1?
The typical home price across BD1's neighbourhoods is £93k, against £300k for England.
How long is the commute from BD1?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Leeds 35 minutes; York 72 minutes.