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Great Horton & Brackenhill

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About

Great Horton & Brackenhill is a residential area situated to the southwest of Bradford city centre. The district is characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside more modern post-war council estates and some inter-war semi-detached homes. The main thoroughfare is Great Horton Road, a long street lined with local shops, takeaways, and community services that serves as a central artery for the neighbourhood.

The area is home to the University of Bradford's main campus, which borders Great Horton and brings a significant student population. A notable local landmark is the historic Great Horton Methodist Church, a prominent Gothic Revival building. Open green space is provided by Horton Park, which features sports facilities and playgrounds, offering a recreational focus for residents within this densely built part of the city.

Area overview

On average Great Horton & Brackenhill has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Great Horton & Brackenhill is £38,279 per year. There are 4 schools in Great Horton & Brackenhill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Great Horton & Brackenhill is home to around 7,318 people, with a population density of about 6,909.0 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Horton & Brackenhill Population
7,318
Population density
6,909 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.8(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.21(-1%)
Other theft
13.66(+105%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.25(+54%)
Public order
12.71(+44%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
3,181
43.47%
British
2,054
28.07%
Indian
450
6.15%
Other White
404
5.52%
African
238
3.25%
Total population: 7,317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,671
31.74%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,202
22.83%
Level 3 (A level)
668
12.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
656
12.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
627
11.91%
Total 16+ residents: 5,264

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
864
33.31%
Owns with a mortgage
637
24.56%
Owns outright
610
23.52%
Other social rented
298
11.49%
Social rents from council
93
3.59%
Total households: 2,594

Property prices in Great Horton & Brackenhill

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £122,000 in Great Horton & Brackenhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £412,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Great Horton & Brackenhill 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 Great Horton & Brackenhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£318,000£2,607
Flats1£86,000£1,755
Semi-Detached17£175,000£2,209
Terraced34£100,500£1,481

10 years median price trend in Great Horton & Brackenhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Horton & Brackenhill.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.