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About

Clayton sits on the northwestern edge of Bradford, characterised by a mix of residential streets and industrial estates. The area is defined by its proximity to major road links like the A647, which connects it directly to the city centre and beyond.

A notable local landmark is the towering chimney of the former Clayton Murdoch engineering works, a remnant of the area's industrial past that remains a visible part of the skyline. Housing consists largely of Victorian terraces and more modern post-war homes, with local facilities centred around the high street.

Area overview

On average Clayton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clayton is £46,777 per year. There are 4 schools in Clayton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clayton is home to around 8,285 people, with a population density of about 2,116.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clayton Population
8,285
Population density
2,116.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.12(+11%)
Vehicle crime
9.9(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.76(-21%)
Burglary
6.64(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.52(-54%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,697
68.77%
Pakistani
1,074
12.96%
Indian
566
6.83%
Bangladeshi
252
3.04%
Other White
115
1.39%
Total population: 8,284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,696
26.19%
No qualifications
1,458
22.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,018
15.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,004
15.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
695
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 6,476

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,078
32.65%
Owns with a mortgage
1,077
32.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
591
17.9%
Other social rented
269
8.15%
Social rents from council
169
5.12%
Total households: 3,302

Property prices in Clayton

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Clayton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £520,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clayton in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clayton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached28£318,750£2,788
Flats9£77,000£1,000
Semi-Detached39£207,000£2,511
Terraced49£139,950£1,884

10 years median price trend in Clayton

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

All postcodes in Clayton

BD146QP

Malt Kiln

BD146QS

Arkwright Street

BD146BZ

Bradford Road

BD146PY

Cockin Lane

BD146DJ

Bentfield Cottages

BD146PD

Clayton Lane

BD146JF

Pentland Avenue

BD146RW

The Avenue

BD146RH

Cambridge Street

BD146AJ

John Street

BD146JL

Virginia Street

BD146FR

Worsted Way

BD146DB

Back Lane

BD146AN

Station Road

BD146AG

Broadfolds

BD146FJ

Clayton Beck Close

BD146HB

Tanton Crescent

BD146JG

Pentland Avenue

BD146PF

Ferndale

BD146NT

Westfield Terrace

BD146AQ

Broadfolds

BD146AL

School Street

BD146SN

Westminster Gardens

BD146DZ

Crestville Close

BD146SL

Westminster Drive

BD146LQ

Beaconsfield Road

BD146PW

Oakdene Mount

BD146SD

Harry Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.