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BD7 4BE · Neighbourhood Report
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Last updated 14 AUG 2026

BD7 4BE

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A less well-off part of Bradford: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 14 km² reachable 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
69/ 100

A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 3/10, ranked 7,891 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around BD7 4BE.

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.

Schools78

Are the schools any good?

9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 36 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 63 schools in total
  • IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Closest
1Hollingwood Primary SchoolPrimaryAges 3–11Good0.0 mi2Brackenhill Primary SchoolPrimaryAges 3–11Good0.5 mi3Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad ZakariaOtherAges 11–230.5 mi4St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryAges 4–11Good0.5 mi5St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyPrimaryAges 3–11Good0.5 mi6Clayton Village Primary SchoolPrimaryAges 4–110.7 mi
Safety55

Is it safe?

39crimes 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.
  • 39 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 33.5)

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare75

Can I see a GP?

14GP & hospitals
  • Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
  • IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 14 GP, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Transport75

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 40 bus stops nearby

NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space92

How green is it?

16green spaces
  • Very green — open space all around
Amenities90

Can I get the shopping done?

23shops & libraries
  • Everyday shopping on the doorstep
  • 18 supermarkets within 2 mi — Aldi, Heron, Tesco, Asda… — nearest 0.4 mi — library 0.7 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 BD7 4BE.

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 BD7.

Average sold price by property type across the BD7 district, 2021–2026.

04 — Write-up

About BD7 4BE

BD7 4BE scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Horton Bank Methodist Church 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, BD7 4BE is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,891 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 low (IMD housing decile 9/10).

There are 63 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 32 rated Good. The nearest school is Hollingwood Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.

There were 39 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.

Healthcare access is good, with 14 GP surgeries and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HOLLYNS HEALTH & WELLBEING, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.

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05 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around BD7 4BE — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
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.
03
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.
06 — Questions
Is BD7 4BE a good place to live?

BD7 4BE scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, and nationally it is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood. It is strongest on green space (92/100) and weakest on safety (55/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.

How many schools are near BD7 4BE?

There are 63 schools within a 2-mile catchment of BD7 4BE, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted, compiled by NestScope.

Is BD7 4BE safe?

39 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of BD7 4BE in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 3/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near BD7 4BE?

Transport within 0.5 miles of BD7 4BE includes 40 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN, mapped by NestScope. About 14 km² is reachable from BD7 4BE within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for BD7 4BE?

BD7 4BE has a NestScope Score of 69/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking 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 BD7 4BE does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around BD7 4BE: 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.

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Compiled by NestScope (nestscope.uk) from DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Cite as: NestScope — BD7 4BE area report, nestscope.uk/area/BD7+4BE. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.