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About

City ward lies in the northern part of Bradford, encompassing a densely populated residential area with a mix of housing types. The ward is primarily characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, along with more modern apartment developments. It is a central urban district, with its boundaries shaped by major roads like Leeds Road and Barkerend Road, which facilitate movement through the area.

The ward is home to a significant student population due to its proximity to the University of Bradford campus. A notable local landmark is the large Peel Park, which provides extensive green space for recreation and community events. The area also contains several local mosques and community centres that serve as important social hubs for residents.

Area overview

On average City has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 438 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 17.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in City is £37,752 per year. There are 12 schools in City: 9 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 3 secondary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good). City is home to around 23,529 people, with a population density of about 5,012.4 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
438
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

City Population
23,529
Population density
5,012.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
189.47(+329%)
Public order
60.22(+582%)
Drugs
40.72(+1034%)
Shoplifting
40.25(+359%)
Other theft
37.23(+460%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
10,816
45.97%
British
2,525
10.73%
Other White
2,272
9.66%
Indian
1,933
8.22%
African
1,591
6.76%
Total population: 23,529

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,199
28.44%
No qualifications
5,120
28.01%
Level 3 (A level)
2,821
15.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,909
10.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,866
10.21%
Total 16+ residents: 18,281

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
4,154
50.57%
Owns outright
1,489
18.13%
Other social rented
1,074
13.08%
Owns with a mortgage
787
9.58%
Social rents from council
347
4.22%
Total households: 8,214

Property prices in City

Median price£110,000
Price per sq ft£106
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£67K – £139K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £106 per square foot) in City area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in City over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£182,500£218
Terraced38£120,000£108
Flats41£82,000£97

10-year price trendmedian sale price in City

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£39,995£95,000£82,500
2017£65,000£100,000£80,000
2018£68,975£70,000£70,000
2019£56,048£100,500£80,500
2020£50,000£96,500£91,500
2021£64,000£166,000£85,000
2022£75,000£140,000£110,000
2023£77,500£102,500£100,000
2024£130,000£151,000£115,000
2025£112,000£190,000£120,000
2026£48,750£157,500£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£128£155£75
2017£149£60£68
2018£136£101£64
2019£152£161£70
2020£124£139£79
2021£186£86£82
2022£141£99£91
2023£99£85£84
2024£345£197£99
2025£114£154£109
2026£93£173£98
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for City 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 City ward.

Local councillors

Rizwan Saleem

City - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Frequently asked questions about City

Is City safe?

City records about 438 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 City?

The median sale price in City is £110,000 (about £106 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in City?

City has 9 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 3 secondary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is City?

City scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in City sits around rank 1,468 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 City?

The average household income in City is around £37,752 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for City?

City is represented by 1 elected councillor: Rizwan Saleem (Independent).

All postcodesin City

BD14RH

Valley Road

BD11LB

Channing Way

BD11RJ

Tyrrel Street

BD14AB

Mill Street

BD15BZ

Peckover Street

BD73HS

Great Horton Road

BD72AP

Brownroyd Street

BD15EN

Scoresby Street

BD71LB

Talbot Street

BD14DS

City

BD15HE

East Parade

BD89TP

Young Street

BD15DY

Leeds Road

BD50AF

Chester Street

BD71AQ

Morley Street

BD72AH

Willowfield Street

BD12LA

Crown Street

BD50QT

Radwell Drive

BD14NN

Hallgate

BD14TY

Church Bank

BD14HT

Dale Street

BD89AL

Duncombe Road

BD71AF

Chester Street

BD14QD

Salem Street

BD73HX

Waverley Avenue

BD71QA

Dirkhill Road

BD11QS

Albion Court

BD71RB

Sherborne Road

BD50HX

Little Horton Lane

BD13AY

Eldon Terrace

BD71RE

Merton Road

BD12BJ

City

BD14YL

City

BD50QD

Reyhill Grove

BD73DF

Crabtree Street

BD50JN

Park Lane

BD11NN

Little Horton Lane

BD89RE

Young Street

BD19TW

Channing Way

BD12JA

Lower Grattan Road

BD71AN

City

BD71BD

Longside Lane

BD11EG

Market Street

BD14HU

Cheapside

BD12RN

Westgate

BD14RX

Canal Road

BD89RG

Duncombe Road

BD13SH

John Street

BD72ED

Hilton Road

BD13QQ

Rawson Place

BD11QN

Kirkgate

BD14QH

Salem Street

BD15AS

Cater Street

BD72EE

Legrams Lane

BD71PD

Woodhead Road

BD71LU

Preston Street

BD15HT

East Parade

BD12DG

Fulton Street

BD14QU

Manor Row

BD14HP

Cheapside

BD14HD

Barkerend Road

BD50LD

All Saints Road

BD14QL

Stone Street

BD73BY

Derby Street

BD71PX

Summerville Road

BD11SZ

Kirkgate

BD13AQ

Eldon Place

BD12BA

City

BD13SF

Infirmary Street

BD11SQ

Ivegate

BD50DB

Lower Ashgrove

BD12BE

Sunbridge Road

BD13RP

Hallfield Road

BD13PZ

James Street

BD72DL

Hilton Grove

BD11RX

Bridge Street

BD71PH

Great Horton Road

BD89TB

Duncombe Road

BD13HZ

North Parade

BD50SQ

Back Giles St North

BD50NZ

All Saints Road

BD50PS

Laisteridge Lane

BD15DP

Chapel Street

BD19TS

Channing Way

BD50AG

Little Horton Lane

BD15BN

Vicar Lane

BD19TR

Channing Way

BD71BL

Ashgrove

BD71JA

Listerhills Road

BD50QZ

Manchester Road

BD71BA

Mannville Terrace

BD15HG

Green Street

BD71QG

Great Horton Road

BD14EJ

Jermyn Street

BD12JX

Jowett Street

BD13QR

Duke Street

BD19SG

Bridge Street

BD50TW

Hawkshead Walk

BD50HS

Little Horton Lane

BD50ED

Laisteridge Lane