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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. Approximately 55.0% 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

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Holme Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £207,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holme Wood 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 Holme Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£191,000£2,101
Flats2£53,250£1,011
Semi-Detached25£132,500£1,711
Terraced5£108,000£1,299

10 years median price trend in Holme Wood

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

All postcodes in Holme Wood

BD49AN

Lulworth Grove

BD49EB

Haslemere Close

BD40LN

Tong

BD40ED

Hartland Road

BD40RH

Holme Lane

BD40TW

Middleham Court

BD40HB

Tyersal Lane

BD49EL

Holme Wood Road

Data Sources

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