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About

Heaton ward lies in the northern part of the city of Bradford. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its streets are arranged across a series of gentle slopes, providing views across the local landscape. The ward is served by several local schools and community facilities, contributing to its everyday function as a settled neighbourhood.

A central feature is the large Heaton Woods, a significant area of ancient semi-natural woodland with public footpaths. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal also runs along the ward's western boundary, used for leisure walking and cycling. Local commerce is focused along Haworth Road, which hosts a range of independent shops and services catering to residents.

Area overview

On average Heaton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 169 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heaton is £46,333 per year. There are 8 schools in Heaton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Heaton is home to around 19,668 people, with a population density of about 3,549.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
169
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heaton Population
19,668
Population density
3,549.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
99.15(+128%)
Public order
14.8(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.73(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.56(-9%)
Other theft
11.8(+77%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
12,329
62.69%
British
3,415
17.36%
Other Asian
689
3.5%
Other White
687
3.49%
Indian
573
2.91%
Total population: 19,667

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,207
29.75%
No qualifications
3,779
26.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,974
13.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,817
12.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,478
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 14,139

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,931
33.74%
Owns outright
1,673
29.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,176
20.55%
Other social rented
494
8.63%
Social rents from council
232
4.05%
Total households: 5,724

Property prices in Heaton

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 in Heaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heaton 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 Heaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£355,000
Flats9£85,000
Semi-Detached42£194,500
Terraced33£140,000

10 years median price trend in Heaton

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

Data Sources

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