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About

Central Bradford is the commercial and administrative core of the city. The area is centred around City Park and its large mirror pool, which reflects the imposing Victorian Gothic architecture of City Hall. Streets like Broadway and Darley Street contain major retail chains and the Kirkgate Shopping Centre. The district functions as a key transport hub with the Bradford Interchange bus and rail station.

The area includes cultural institutions such as the National Science and Media Museum, a major attraction focusing on photography and broadcast technology. The Wool Exchange building, with its ornate interior, stands as a testament to the city's industrial past in textile manufacturing. This central zone mixes postwar developments with surviving grand structures from the 19th century, creating a varied urban landscape.

Area overview

On average Central Bradford has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 683 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Bradford is £37,703 per year. There are 4 schools in Central Bradford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central Bradford is home to around 6,447 people, with a population density of about 5,284.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
683
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Bradford Population
6,447
Population density
5,284.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
305.26(+602%)
Public order
100.2(+1017%)
Shoplifting
87.48(+914%)
Anti-social behaviour
63.13(+358%)
Drugs
58.63(+1609%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
2,123
32.93%
British
897
13.91%
Bangladeshi
742
11.51%
Other White
663
10.28%
Indian
647
10.04%
Total population: 6,447

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,645
33.02%
No qualifications
1,272
25.53%
Level 3 (A level)
654
13.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
520
10.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
508
10.2%
Total 16+ residents: 4,982

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,604
59.67%
Other social rented
410
15.25%
Owns outright
236
8.78%
Social rents from council
205
7.63%
Owns with a mortgage
162
6.03%
Total households: 2,688

Property prices in Central Bradford

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £81,000 in Central Bradford area, with individual transactions ranging from £13,500 up to £230,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Bradford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Bradford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats20£62,500
Terraced6£152,500

10 years median price trend in Central Bradford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Bradford.

All postcodes in Central Bradford

BD19TQ

Channing Way

BD11RB

Mann's Court

BD12PF

Sunbridge Road

BD12RN

Westgate

BD12RZ

Sunbridge Road

BD19SU

Channing Way

BD19TP

Channing Way

BD87QP

Lumb Lane

BD12AZ

Sunbridge Road

BD13EQ

Brearton Street

BD13HZ

North Parade

BD14PD

Manor Row

BD87RS

Lumb Lane

BD88ER

City Road

BD13LB

Darley Street

BD13RS

Drewton Road

BD13SF

Infirmary Street

BD19TS

Channing Way

BD88RZ

White Abbey Road

BD12AW

Barry Street

BD12HR

Paradise Street

BD12RD

Westgate

BD13PT

Godwin Street

BD15RL

Kent Street

BD19SJ

Channing Way

BD19SN

Channing Way

BD12QR

Westgate

BD13AA

Westgate

BD13HH

Darley Street

BD13PD

Upper Piccadilly

BD87HY

Drill Parade

BD13BB

City

BD11JF

Bridge Street

BD12PJ

Vincent Street

BD13AS

Eldon Place

BD14AY

Mill Street

BD19TT

Channing Way

BD88JA

Jervaulx Crescent

BD11NE

Market Street

BD12RW

St Thomass Road

BD13LW

Piccadilly

BD11JT

Bridge Street

BD11NF

Bridge Street

BD11TF

Godwin Street

BD12LU

Grattan Road

BD12NS

Thornton Road

BD12PL

Longlands Street

BD12RE

Westgate

BD13EB

Manningham Lane

BD13RP

Hallfield Road

BD19SS

Channing Way

BD19TJ

Channing Way

BD88HQ

Springfield Street

BD88JS

Bilton Place

BD12AD

Godwin Street

BD12LY

Albion Street

BD13SH

John Street

BD19TF

Channing Way

BD19TH

Channing Way

BD87QZ

Lumb Lane

BD88HZ

Whetley Street

BD11QN

Kirkgate

BD11UQ

Hustlergate

BD12NE

Barry Street

BD12PX

Longlands Street

BD19SF

Channing Way

BD12ST

Godwin Street

BD13AJ

Eldon Place

BD14AS

Canal Road

BD87RT

Alice Street

BD11UG

Bank Street

BD13AL

Eldon Place

BD13JL

North Parade

BD14HR

Cheapside

BD19SL

Channing Way

BD19TN

Channing Way

BD88AP

Saxon Street

BD88HH

Springfield Terrace

BD11HX

Broadway

BD12AX

Millergate

BD13BA

Manningham Lane

BD13LY

Piccadilly

BD87DU

Green Lane

BD87SP

Green Lane

BD12SA

Godwin Street

BD13SQ

Rawson Road

BD19SW

Channing Way

BD14YL

City

BD14YN

City

BD19TB

Channing Way

BD11EG

Market Street

BD13ND

Piccadilly

BD13RB

Drewton Road

BD87HU

Belle Vue

BD11SR

Ivegate

BD12DH

Thornton Road

BD13AY

Eldon Terrace

BD13JR

Northgate

BD14AZ

Cheapside

BD14HU

Cheapside

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.