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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)192
Typical range (middle 50%)£131K – £195K

Based on 192 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-Detached101£178,000£217
Terraced68£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

All postcodesin Bolton and Undercliffe

BD24JW

Sefton Grove

BD23AE

Dudley Hill Road

BD23JR

Intake Road

BD11JP

Canal Road

BD21FQ

Poplars Park Road

BD169DG

Canal Road

BD24HT

Bolton Road

BD24AX

Bolton Lane

BD24EA

Ashbourne Garth

BD24LS

Severn Road

BD19HL

Bolton and Undercliffe

BD24NF

Providence Row

BD21ET

Farriers Croft

BD24DH

Ashbourne Oval

BD21JJ

Greenwood Avenue

BD24DU

Ashbourne Way

BD30EH

Otley Road

BD19NJ

Canal Road

BD24HD

Groveway

BD24PW

Oxford Road

BD30EG

Otley Road

BD24HS

Bolton Road

BD23AA

Dudley Hill Road

BD23DA

Manor Terrace

BD24JN

Idle Road

BD24DS

Grove House Drive

BD24JS

Idle Road

BD21HN

Swain House Crescent

BD177AY

Canal Road

BD23BJ

Undercliffe Road

BD24EE

Grove House Road

BD24AT

Bolton Lane

BD21NN

Kings Road

BD19LB

Bolton and Undercliffe

BD21NH

Kings Road

BD15UH

Bolton and Undercliffe

BD24ED

Myers Lane

BD24EU

High House Road

BD21JH

Greenwood Drive

BD24AZ

Pendragon Court

BD21EJ

Wyndham Avenue

BD23AX

Harrogate Road

BD21EH

Brisbane Avenue

BD24PL

Peel Park Terrace

BD19NR

Canal Road

BD21HL

Swain House Road

BD24AD

Low Fold

BD22BD

Gatehouse Mews

BD30LQ

Harrogate Place

BD30NA

Exmouth Place

BD189FP

Bolton and Undercliffe

BD24EW

High House Road

BD23BP

Undercliffe Road

BD23BT

Airedale Street

BD24PE

Idle Road

BD23AB

Green Place

BD30LG

Harrogate Street

BD30NQ

Studley Road

BD24PS

Peel Park Drive

BD14RS

Inkersley Road

BD24AN

Ashbourne Road

BD21EP

Pirie Close

BD21EX

Luther Way

BD189FQ

Canal Road

BD23JS

Blakehill Terrace

BD19JG

Canal Road

BD19PG

Canal Road

BD24LP

Lister Lane

BD24AY

Brae Avenue

BD971AH

Canal Road

BD21DR

Bolton Lane

BD24BJ

Whiteways

BD22LY

Norman Avenue

BD21JW

Swain House Road

BD24AG

Ashbourne Drive

BD24JE

Ennerdale Road

BD21AN

Canal Road

BD30FA

Boars Well Drive

BD189BP

Canal Road

BD21LE

Ploughmans Croft

BD24QP

Otley Road

BD24DB

Kingsdale Drive

BD14RB

Valley Road

BD23AU

Wellington Road

BD14SR

Canal Road

BD30LF

Harrogate Terrace

BD24JU

Idle Road

BD24JB

Ennerdale Road

BD30LZ

Cliffe Road

BD139AL

Canal Road

BD22AR

Idle Road

BD24JR

Idle Road

BD21AL

Canal Road

BD21JL

Radcliffe Avenue

BD22LX

Norman Crescent

BD24BT

Queens Road

BD21AF

Bolton Lane

BD23AW

Tower Street

BD24QN

Vernon Place

BD22AH

Idle Road