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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

BD15SD

Bridge Street

BD87SZ

Trenton Drive

BD88JB

Ure Crescent

BD12NB

Sunbridge Road

BD13PZ

James Street

BD14PS

Manor Row

BD88HY

Wood Street

BD11RJ

Tyrrel Street

BD11SW

Ivegate

BD11US

Aked Street

BD13HN

Darley Street

BD13LS

Piccadilly

BD14DR

Bolton Road

BD88HF

Back Wood Street

BD88BN

Priestman Street

BD88ET

Worthington Street

BD11BL

Hustlergate

BD12AL

Barry Street

BD12AY

Sunbridge Road

BD12NF

Albion Street

BD12SH

Godwin Street

BD13AT

Eldon Place

BD13NN

Piccadilly

BD13NU

Upper Piccadilly

BD19SX

Channing Way

BD11QL

Kirkgate

BD11QY

Godwin Street

BD12AJ

Sackville Street

BD12DX

Thornton Road

BD13BE

Manningham Lane

BD19SG

Bridge Street

BD12AF

New Southgate

BD12PU

Chain Street

BD88EH

Denby Street

BD87QU

Jinnah Court

BD88HE

St Michaels Road

BD11NT

Market Street

BD11SY

Millergate

BD12NH

Grattan Road

BD14AL

Balme Street

BD19TE

Channing Way

BD11AG

Bridge Street

BD11RU

Tyrrel Street

BD13JS

John Street

BD13SR

John Street

BD14QU

Manor Row

BD12AH

Godwin Street

BD14QP

Middle Street

BD88BQ

Salt Street

BD13BW

Bowland Street

BD13LH

Darley Street

BD14AN

Bolton Road

BD87HP

Manningham Lane

BD87RB

Clarendon Court

BD88EN

Hind Street

BD88ES

City Road

BD13NJ

Darley Street

BD13QQ

Rawson Place

BD14QQ

Broad Street

BD87RF

Gracechurch Street

BD11QX

Kirkgate

BD11SX

Upper Millergate

BD11JB

Broadway

BD12DZ

Sunbridge Road

BD15DB

Hall Ings

BD87QS

Hallfield Road

BD13EA

Brearton Street

BD13ED

Brearton Street

BD14HT

Dale Street

BD11JU

Bridge Street

BD11NS

Hustlergate

BD88JP

City Road

BD994YX

Canal Road

BD11QD

Lower Kirkgate

BD14DJ

City

BD988AN

Forster Court

BD12AN

Sunbridge Road

BD13SS

John Street

BD11PU

Bank Street

BD12BJ

City

BD13RQ

Hallfield Road

BD14QD

Salem Street

BD14QF

Stone Street

BD19TR

Channing Way

BD11PT

Bank Street

BD11PZ

Kirkgate

BD11RX

Bridge Street

BD12HF

Sunbridge Road

BD13BT

Hamilton Street

BD13JU

Darley Street

BD13SA

Rawson Road

BD19SH

Channing Way

BD19TA

Channing Way

BD88DP

White Abbey Road

BD11QT

Kirkgate

BD12SD

Godwin Street

BD13PE

Upper Piccadilly

BD19SY

Channing Way

BD994WZ

Forster Court

BD12PN

Westend Street

Data Sources

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