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About

Shearbridge & University is a residential neighbourhood situated directly south of Bradford city centre, dominated by the University of Bradford campus. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, which provides much of the accommodation for students and young professionals. Streets like Listerhills Road and Shearbridge Road form its main arteries, leading up towards the university buildings and student union.

The area's daily rhythm is heavily influenced by the academic calendar, with a noticeable change in activity during term time. The university itself is a major local employer and its technology park contributes to the local economy. A specific local landmark is the unique, brutalist architecture of the university's main buildings, including the distinctive Richmond Building. Green space is provided by Shearbridge Park and the nearby Peel Park.

Area overview

On average Shearbridge & University has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shearbridge & University is £38,208 per year. There are 6 schools in Shearbridge & University: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shearbridge & University is home to around 14,127 people, with a population density of about 7,761.2 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shearbridge & University Population
14,127
Population density
7,761.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.03(+54%)
Other theft
13.52(+103%)
Public order
12.67(+43%)
Vehicle crime
12.18(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.68(+36%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
8,222
58.2%
Other White
1,046
7.4%
Indian
1,001
7.09%
African
920
6.51%
British
758
5.37%
Total population: 14,127

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,236
30.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,580
24.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,798
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,177
11.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,127
10.54%
Total 16+ residents: 10,695

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,561
41.69%
Owns outright
1,126
30.07%
Owns with a mortgage
602
16.08%
Other social rented
228
6.09%
Other forms of private rent
164
4.38%
Total households: 3,744

Property prices in Shearbridge & University

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £119,999 in Shearbridge & University area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,500 up to £255,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shearbridge & University 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 Shearbridge & University over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£95,000£754
Flats10£120,000£6,667
Semi-Detached4£165,000£1,775
Terraced30£104,500£1,244

10 years median price trend in Shearbridge & University

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shearbridge & University.

All postcodes in Shearbridge & University

BD71RB

Sherborne Road

BD72EX

Estcourt Grove

BD73BW

Cecil Avenue

BD50BQ

Glydegate

BD71QP

Dirkhill Road

BD72EU

Spencer Road

BD71PD

Woodhead Road

BD73DZ

Ebenezer Place

BD73AG

Arncliffe Terrace

BD71QR

Dirkhill Road

BD73AD

Swinton Place

BD12BQ

Sunbridge Road

BD12HB

Sunbridge Road

BD50QJ

Burrow Street

BD72HD

Spencer Road

BD71AQ

Morley Street

BD50AG

Little Horton Lane

BD71AU

Grove Terrace

BD73JE

Farnham Road

BD73AA

Summerseat Place

BD71AD

Southbrook Terrace

BD73HZ

Waverley Terrace

BD73AZ

All Saints Road

BD72DH

Spencer Road

BD71BG

Claremont

BD71AB

Southbrook Terrace

BD73DH

Great Horton Road

BD50NH

Laisteridge Lane

BD71QE

Rothesay Terrace

BD73HL

Vine Street

BD72HE

Spencer Avenue

BD72EE

Legrams Lane

BD71BA

Mannville Terrace

BD71AZ

Great Horton Road

BD12JH

Thornton Road

BD71AH

Great Horton Road

BD50NJ

Laisteridge Lane

BD73BB

Dirkhill Street

BD71AL

Great Horton Road

BD72ED

Hilton Road

BD73AY

All Saints Road

BD71RP

Great Horton Road

BD73HN

Union Road

BD72EG

Ellercroft Avenue

BD12RF

Dyson Street

BD72EF

Ellercroft Road

BD73HS

Great Horton Road

BD71BW

Morley Street

BD73AE

St Margarets Road

BD71BQ

Claremont

BD73AR

Horton Grange Road

BD71PS

Great Horton Road

BD73AL

Clive Place

BD11NN

Little Horton Lane

BD72BY

St Margarets Road

BD73BQ

Great Horton Road

BD71RF

Back Laisteridge Lane

BD72DL

Hilton Grove

BD73BX

Cambridge Street

BD71RW

Rand Street

BD72ER

Green Lane

BD50AF

Chester Street

BD72EN

Stanmore Place

BD11LA

Channing Way

BD71BD

Longside Lane

BD72DG

Arncliffe Terrace

BD50ED

Laisteridge Lane

BD72DA

Burdale Place

BD71RQ

Grantham Road

BD12ER

Quebec Street

BD50AA

Little Horton Lane

BD72BX

Staveley Road

BD12RP

Ashton Street

BD71QX

Easby Road

BD72ES

Brandfort Street

BD12HQ

Sunbridge Road

BD71DL

Richmond Road

BD73DG

Shepherd Street

BD71RJ

Grantham Place

BD73HX

Waverley Avenue

BD71RA

Pemberton Drive

BD71QG

Great Horton Road

BD71RL

Retford Place

BD50EE

City

BD73HJ

Falcon Street

BD73ED

Bempton Court

BD50AB

Little Horton Lane

BD12HS

Grattan Road

BD12EP

Thornton Road

BD73BP

Cecil Avenue

BD72ET

Winburg Road

BD12JD

Thornton Road

BD50HR

Laisteridge Lane

BD73HW

Farnham Road

BD72EY

Estcourt Road

BD73DQ

Todd Terrace

BD71BS

City

BD71QJ

Great Horton Road

BD71HT

Listerhills Road

BD71DP

Richmond Road

Data Sources

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