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Central Bradford

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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 689 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 17.7% 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. The median sale price in Central Bradford is £106,472 (around £101 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £54,875 and £158,250. There are 2 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
689
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.7%
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
296.11(+570%)
Public order
99.58(+1028%)
Shoplifting
78.8(+800%)
Drugs
72.59(+1922%)
Anti-social behaviour
68.71(+381%)
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

Median price: £106,472
Price per sq ft: £101
Sales (last 12 months): 22
Typical range (middle 50%): £55K – £158K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £106,472 (about £101 per square foot) in Central Bradford area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £225,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Bradford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£190,000£228
Terraced5£120,000£102
Flats15£70,000£98

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central Bradford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Bradford.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£39,995£59,000
2017£65,000£100,000
2018£57,000£130,000
2019£56,850£90,000
2020£48,000£120,000
2021£50,000£70,000
2022£83,000£105,000
2023£57,000£108,950
2024£109,000£146,000
2025£65,000£152,500
2026£43,500£92,943
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Bradford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Bradford.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£132£86
2017£152£103
2018£113£63
2019£178£64
2020£90£91
2021£87£99
2022£184£91
2023£96£122
2024£170£115
2025£93£102
2026£93£50
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Bradford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central Bradford 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.