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About

Little Horton ward lies in the southern part of Bradford city centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian terraced housing and some newer apartment developments. It is home to a significant student population due to its proximity to the University of Bradford campus. The local economy includes a mix of independent shops, takeaways, and community services along the main thoroughfares.

The ward contains the historic Undercliffe Cemetery, a sprawling Victorian graveyard on a hillside offering panoramic views across the city. Green spaces include Peel Park, one of the oldest public parks in Yorkshire. The area is well-served by major roads like the A6177 ring road, providing connectivity. Community facilities such as the JAMES Project centre support local residents.

Area overview

On average Little Horton has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 227 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Little Horton is £39,133 per year. There are 16 schools in Little Horton: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Little Horton is home to around 22,074 people, with a population density of about 8,295.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
227
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
29.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Little Horton Population
22,074
Population density
8,295.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
110.9(+155%)
Public order
25.96(+189%)
Other theft
20.88(+214%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.94(+123%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.71(+29%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
12,224
55.38%
British
3,108
14.08%
Other White
1,554
7.04%
Other
783
3.55%
African
740
3.35%
Total population: 22,074

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
5,201
33.99%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,808
18.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,097
13.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,975
12.91%
Level 3 (A level)
1,969
12.87%
Total 16+ residents: 15,303

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,678
25.45%
Owns outright
1,675
25.4%
Owns with a mortgage
1,272
19.29%
Other social rented
1,098
16.65%
Social rents from council
592
8.98%
Total households: 6,594

Property prices in Little Horton

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £107,000 in Little Horton area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £230,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Little Horton 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 Little Horton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£100,000
Semi-Detached24£130,000
Terraced69£100,000

10 years median price trend in Little Horton

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

All postcodes in Little Horton

BD58DB

Avenue Road

BD58EB

Murgatroyd Street

BD59JS

Tern Street

BD50JT

Holme Top Lane

BD55FX

Stone Arches

BD57DN

Wootton Street

BD57NS

Ransdale Grove

BD58LG

Rooley Lane

BD58NZ

Winnard Row

BD59LJ

Dawnay Road

BD59LP

Powell Avenue

BD59NX

Smiddles Lane

BD57BQ

Gaythorne Road

BD58BE

Birch Lane

BD58PH

Birch Lane

BD58QF

Spring Wood Gardens

BD57RR

Ripley Street

BD55JF

Little Horton

BD46WA

Stone Arches

Data Sources

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