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About

Holme Wood is a large post-war housing estate in Bradford, West Yorkshire, lying to the east of the city centre. Built mainly in the mid-20th century, it was planned with clusters of cul-de-sacs and pedestrian routes that link small shopping parades, primary schools and a local health centre. Housing is a mix of council-owned and privately owned homes; gardens, play areas and strips of trees are woven through the streets, giving residents ready access to outdoor space.

Local services are focused on a community centre and a few small shopping areas where cafes, convenience stores and specialist shops serve day-to-day needs. A residents' association runs activities for children and older people and supports informal allotments and seasonal events. Regular bus links connect Holme Wood with Bradford city centre and neighbouring suburbs, while schools and playgrounds provide centres for daily life. The estate's name appears on street signs and in community groups, anchoring local identity.

Area overview

On average Holme Wood has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 261 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 55% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holme Wood is £35,177 per year. There are 4 schools in Holme Wood: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Holme Wood is home to around 7,599 people, with a population density of about 4,647.1 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
261
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
55%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holme Wood Population
7,599
Population density
4,647.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
136.73(+209%)
Criminal damage and arson
32.9(+283%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.11(+90%)
Vehicle crime
16.05(+185%)
Public order
15.92(+80%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,577
73.4%
Other White
678
8.92%
African
287
3.78%
Pakistani
170
2.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
142
1.87%
Total population: 7,598

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,813
33.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
920
16.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
817
14.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
752
13.76%
Level 3 (A level)
659
12.06%
Total 16+ residents: 5,466

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
907
28.35%
Other social rented
817
25.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
516
16.13%
Owns with a mortgage
489
15.29%
Owns outright
384
12%
Total households: 3,199

Property prices in Holme Wood

Median price£128,000
Price per sq ft£157
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £149K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £128,000 (about £157 per square foot) in Holme Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £207,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holme Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£185,000£253
Semi-Detached25£135,000£167
Terraced9£108,000£139
Flats2£64,500£109

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holme Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holme Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162,500£66,000£61,500
2017£144,975£45,950£73,000£72,000
2018£122,500£39,995£70,250£69,000
2019£166,500£50,000£82,000£71,000
2020£155,000£91,000£78,000
2021£153,500£55,000£100,500£82,750
2022£175,000£66,000£110,000£97,000
2023£112,500£68,401£112,500£99,000
2024£176,000£73,500£118,500£120,000
2025£226,750£62,500£136,000£116,500
2026£185,000£137,500£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holme Wood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holme Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£76£60
2017£156£67£88£88
2018£157£74£92£69
2019£159£92£93£77
2020£154£131£82
2021£156£97£125£97
2022£206£101£129£106
2023£148£110£127£109
2024£232£124£136£125
2025£184£101£166£134
2026£257£162£143
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holme Wood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holme Wood 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.

Frequently asked questions about Holme Wood

Is Holme Wood safe?

Holme Wood records about 261 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Holme Wood?

The median sale price in Holme Wood is £128,000 (about £157 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Holme Wood?

Holme Wood has 4 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Holme Wood?

Holme Wood scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Holme Wood sits around rank 146 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 Holme Wood?

The average household income in Holme Wood is around £35,177 per year, and 55% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Holme Wood

BD40AG

Heysham Drive

BD49EQ

Haslemere Close

BD49BL

Broadstone Way

BD49EY

Farringdon Drive

BD40AE

Heysham Drive

BD49AB

Bridgeway

BD40EG

Farway

BD40LL

Felcourt Drive

BD40PF

Wansford Close

BD40NT

Tong

BD40JB

Launceston Drive

BD40FJ

Stirling Crescent

BD40BJ

Tunstall Green

BD40LW

Argent Way

BD49DH

Holsworthy Road

BD40PB

Kesteven Road

BD40JY

Wolston Close

BD49DA

Dorchester Crescent

BD40AD

Kesteven Road

BD40QQ

Raikes Avenue

BD49AG

St Margarets Avenue

BD49AS

Knowles Lane

BD40QW

Maythorne Close

BD49BT

Broadstone Way

BD40ES

Faversham Walk

BD40TF

Greenholme Court

BD49AT

Rushmoor Road

BD49AQ

St Margarets Avenue

BD49HE

Melcombe Walk

BD40JF

Madison Avenue

BD49BS

Broadstone Way

BD49EH

Holme Wood Road

BD40LA

Arlesford Road

BD49BY

Dorchester Crescent

BD40DZ

Hartland Road

BD40AF

Heysham Drive

BD40PQ

Felcourt Drive

BD40HY

Launceston Drive

BD40JN

Madison Avenue

BD40JE

Madison Avenue

BD49AP

Knowles Lane

BD49DS

Meadview

BD49HH

Lymington Drive

BD40DE

Danecourt Road

BD40LB

Arlesford Road

BD40LD

Leamside Walk

BD40EF

Stratton View

BD49BN

Broadstone Way

BD40QF

Ryecroft Close

BD40JS

Malmesbury Close

BD40BU

Stirling Crescent

BD40AP

Weldon Court

BD40PD

Wenborough Lane

BD40PW

Wenborough Lane

BD40BX

Stirling Crescent

BD40AY

Broadstone Way

BD40NQ

Landscove Avenue

BD40JU

Madison Avenue

BD40BB

Halesworth Crescent

BD40BG

Tenbury Fold

BD49BB

St Margarets Avenue

BD49ES

Grayswood Drive

BD49PY

Knowles Lane

BD49AR

Knowles Lane

BD40AH

Halesworth Crescent

BD49AE

Knowles Lane

BD49BX

Wareham Corner

BD40TP

Copgrove Road

BD40JT

Malmesbury Close

BD40PA

Simon Close

BD40DY

Cross Green

BD49DZ

Dorchester Crescent

BD40BT

Kilnsea Mount

BD40LS

Kesteven Close

BD49DP

Dorchester Crescent

BD40LJ

Felcourt Drive

BD49DB

Brendon Walk

BD40RQ

Holme Village

BD49HB

Lymington Drive

BD49BE

St Margarets Avenue

BD40NX

Raikes Avenue

BD49DU

Bideford Mount

BD49SA

Broadstone Way

BD40QX

Wentworth Crescent

BD40ER

Tyersal Lane

BD49DJ

Salcombe Place

BD40HA

Broadstone Way

BD40EQ

Eversley Drive

BD40DP

Eastfield Gardens

BD40HU

Fontmell Close

BD49AD

Knowles Lane

BD40JP

Madison Avenue

BD49EP

Kenton Way

BD40PG

Felcourt Drive

BD40BY

Copgrove Road

BD40LG

Ovington Drive

BD40HL

Muirhead Drive

BD40QU

Raikes Avenue

BD40LQ

Landscove Avenue

BD49BG

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