One of the harder-pressed parts of Bradford: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, Frizinghall Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 7 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
66/ 100
A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 2/10, ranked 4,807 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Schools72
Are the schools any good?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
49 rated Good or better within 2 mi
71 schools in total
IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Poplars Farm Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety58
Is it safe?
29crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
29 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 21.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare82
Can I see a GP?
25GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
23 GP, 2 hospitals, 17 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: FRIZINGHALL MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.6 mi
Transport78
Can I get to work?
Stations
1Frizinghall Rail Station0.4 mi
·28 bus stopsnearest 0.11 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space88
How green is it?
10green spaces
Very green
open space all around
20.3 ha total
largest park 6.9 ha (0.28 mi away)
Nearest: Park (0.95 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities83
Can I get the shopping done?
37shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
31 supermarkets within 2 mi
Aldi, The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Spar…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 1.1 mi
Nearest: Aldi Canal Road — 0.3 mi
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Getting a school place
In Bradford, 78% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Bradford, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near BD2 1BL.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in BD2.
Average sold price by property type across the BD2 district, 2021–2026.
About BD2 1BL
BD2 1BL scores 66/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Park (0.95 ha) 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BD2 1BL is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 4,807 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 71 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 40 rated Good. The nearest school is Bradford Christian School, within a short walk.
There were 29 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 23 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 17 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is FRIZINGHALL MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 mi away. The nearest hospital is WESTBOURNE GREEN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around BD2 1BL — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
Is BD2 1BL a good place to live?
BD2 1BL scores 66/100 on the NestScope Score, and nationally it is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood. It is strongest on green space (88/100) and weakest on safety (58/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.
How many schools are near BD2 1BL?
There are 71 schools within a 2-mile catchment of BD2 1BL, including 9 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is BD2 1BL safe?
29 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of BD2 1BL in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 2/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near BD2 1BL?
Transport within 0.5 miles of BD2 1BL includes 1 train station, 28 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from BD2 1BL within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for BD2 1BL?
BD2 1BL has a NestScope Score of 66/100 — a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around BD2 1BL does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around BD2 1BL: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
