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Bolton and Undercliffe

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About

Bolton and Undercliffe is a residential area situated to the east of Bradford city centre, primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The ward is bordered by the A650 Wakefield Road and stretches towards the edge of the city. Its housing stock is a defining feature, with many streets laid out in a dense, grid-like pattern typical of its industrial-era construction. The area has a mix of owner-occupied and private rental properties.

The ward includes the Undercliffe area, known for its historic cemetery perched on a hillside with views across Bradford. This large, Victorian burial ground contains elaborate monuments and is a noted local green space. The district is served by several local shopping parades along main roads like Barkerend Road, providing essential amenities. Transport links are central, with major bus routes connecting it directly to the city centre and beyond.

Area overview

On average Bolton and Undercliffe has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 246 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 12% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bolton and Undercliffe is £42,495 per year. There are 9 schools in Bolton and Undercliffe: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bolton and Undercliffe is home to around 17,592 people, with a population density of about 4,194.4 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
246
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bolton and Undercliffe Population
17,592
Population density
4,194.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
126.02(+185%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.96(+110%)
Public order
23.53(+166%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.52(+139%)
Shoplifting
20.18(+130%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,746
49.72%
Pakistani
4,524
25.72%
Bangladeshi
1,097
6.24%
Indian
865
4.92%
Other White
448
2.55%
Total population: 17,592

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,381
25.3%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,198
23.93%
Level 3 (A level)
2,208
16.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,871
14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,619
12.11%
Total 16+ residents: 13,364

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,189
32.92%
Owns outright
2,078
31.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,434
21.57%
Other social rented
447
6.72%
Other forms of private rent
232
3.49%
Total households: 6,649

Property prices in Bolton and Undercliffe

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£196
Sales (last 12 months)198
Typical range (middle 50%)£131K – £195K

Based on 198 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Bolton and Undercliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bolton and Undercliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£247,500£232
Semi-Detached105£178,000£217
Terraced70£134,000£145
Flats3£80,000£130

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bolton and Undercliffe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bolton and Undercliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155,975£42,000£120,000£94,525
2017£152,500£54,760£113,000£85,000
2018£165,000£48,250£115,000£88,600
2019£175,000£47,000£123,000£90,000
2020£175,000£59,375£127,500£105,500
2021£190,250£75,000£140,000£108,000
2022£259,998£78,750£160,000£119,000
2023£255,000£99,950£155,000£117,500
2024£245,000£52,000£150,000£127,000
2025£225,000£55,000£172,500£132,750
2026£280,000£80,000£170,000£127,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bolton and Undercliffe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bolton and Undercliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£144£64£149£119
2017£165£113£138£99
2018£169£109£146£90
2019£182£106£152£98
2020£184£96£155£106
2021£189£130£180£111
2022£226£145£197£132
2023£215£162£195£131
2024£233£108£202£126
2025£222£150£215£133
2026£284£130£215£146
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bolton and Undercliffe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bolton and Undercliffe in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bradford district.

Band A£1,574
Band B£1,836
Band C£2,098
Band D£2,361
Band E£2,885
Band F£3,410
Band G£3,935
Band H£4,721

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bolton and Undercliffe ward.

Local councillors

David Ward

Bolton and Undercliffe - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Bolton and Undercliffe

Is Bolton and Undercliffe safe?

Bolton and Undercliffe records about 246 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bolton and Undercliffe?

The median sale price in Bolton and Undercliffe is £160,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 198 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bolton and Undercliffe?

Bolton and Undercliffe has 7 primary schools (6 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bolton and Undercliffe?

Bolton and Undercliffe scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bolton and Undercliffe sits around rank 5,221 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bolton and Undercliffe?

The average household income in Bolton and Undercliffe is around £42,495 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bolton and Undercliffe?

Bolton and Undercliffe is represented by 1 elected councillor: David Ward (Independent).

All postcodesin Bolton and Undercliffe

BD24PQ

Thomas Fold

BD21JD

Moser Avenue

BD21AB

Canal Road

BD21LG

Poplars Park Road

BD169EH

Bolton and Undercliffe

BD21ES

Ashbourne Way

BD30LW

Otley Road

BD21JE

Moser Crescent

BD24JA

Buttermere Road

BD22NQ

Norman Grove

BD21JT

Semon Avenue

BD189EH

Canal Road

BD19AQ

Canal Road

BD21JR

Thompson Avenue

BD23JT

Blakehill Avenue

BD21HR

Swain House Crescent

BD21EG

Geraldton Avenue

BD24LA

Rhodes Terrace

BD24JH

Lodore Road

BD139EA

Bolton and Undercliffe

BD19XU

Bolton and Undercliffe

BD19WJ

Canal Road

BD21NS

Lyncroft

BD21JA

Moorhouse Avenue

BD24PY

Oxford Road

BD14YR

Canal Road

BD24NR

Valley View Grove

BD189EY

Canal Road

BD22AB

Bolton Drive

BD24LU

Lister Lane

BD19ZZ

Bolton and Undercliffe

BD24RT

Lowther Street

BD24QB

Idle Road

BD22NH

Westwood Grove

BD24EP

Myers Lane

BD19AE

Canal Road

BD22BA

Ivy Place

BD15YX

Canal Road

BD21HJ

Swain Mount

BD15WD

Canal Road

BD21HT

Mirfield Avenue

BD169DH

Canal Road

BD24DN

Ashbourne Haven

BD189EZ

Canal Road

BD24LG

Vicarage Mews

BD24PA

Boundary Place

BD23EB

Charnwood Grove

BD19PX

Canal Road

BD24AA

Bolton Lane

BD14RU

Canal Road

BD23FA

Harrogate Road

BD11XW

Canal Road

BD14RF

Singleton Street

BD24DE

Kingsdale Avenue

BD22AW

Idle Road

BD24EX

High House Road

BD21HA

Shetland Close

BD30LT

Cliffe Road

BD22NB

Norman Mount

BD23EA

Harrogate Road

BD23BS

West Street

BD139DW

Bolton and Undercliffe

BD21NX

Lichfield Mount

BD21QN

Hillam Road

BD22AN

West Royd Avenue

BD21JP

Sutton Avenue

BD24LZ

Lister Lane

BD21FA

Kings Road

BD21AS

Stanley Road

BD21NJ

Plumpton Close

BD21ED

Princes Crescent

BD21LA

Long Meadows

BD139DD

Canal Road

BD14BQ

Bolton and Undercliffe

BD19FS

Canal Road

BD24BW

Harland Close

BD24AJ

Ashbourne Road

BD24BS

Queens Rise

BD24HA

Kestrel Drive

BD21HS

Swain House Crescent

BD21DP

Kingsley Avenue

BD24BG

Whiteways

BD189BD

Canal Road

BD24DX

Ashbourne Way

BD24BL

Whiteways

BD169EJ

Bolton and Undercliffe

BD21HU

Milligan Avenue

BD19FW

Canal Road

BD175WT

Canal Road

BD30LH

Harrogate Avenue

BD24BU

Bolton Road

BD24LJ

Beaufort Grove

BD21LQ

Poplars Park Road

BD24BH

Stephen Crescent

BD22NJ

Westwood Avenue

BD24PB

Elbow Lane

BD30JY

Peel Park View

BD30FB

Cliffe Wood View

BD30LE

Harrogate Street

BD164YW

Canal Road