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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heaton is £46,312 per year. The median sale price in Heaton is £180,000 (around £195 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,000 and £260,000. There are 6 schools in Heaton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 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
171
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.3%
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
98.18(+122%)
Public order
13.93(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.27(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.71(-11%)
Other theft
12.51(+88%)
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

Median price: £180,000
Price per sq ft: £195
Sales (last 12 months): 93
Typical range (middle 50%): £130K – £260K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Heaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£359,000£262
Semi-Detached44£185,500£206
Terraced24£150,500£159
Flats9£82,500£114

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heaton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heaton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£38,500£119,000£85,000
2017£208,575£56,000£120,000£84,000
2018£218,000£66,250£130,000£107,000
2019£250,000£59,000£120,000£105,750
2020£247,250£58,000£135,000£124,000
2021£285,000£59,675£145,500£121,000
2022£300,000£95,000£167,500£123,000
2023£300,000£71,000£156,000£151,000
2024£300,000£130,000£152,500£140,000
2025£335,000£106,250£187,500£142,000
2026£385,000£98,000£185,000£166,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heaton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heaton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£130£74£122£127
2017£169£93£119£97
2018£168£100£137£89
2019£164£88£131£100
2020£169£90£142£116
2021£173£105£146£124
2022£189£196£167£113
2023£206£114£185£166
2024£236£286£177£120
2025£216£151£200£165
2026£289£132£206£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heaton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heaton 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 Heaton ward.

Local councillors

Ishtiaq Ahmed

Heaton - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent