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Thornton and Allerton

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About

Thornton and Allerton is a predominantly residential ward in the southwest of Bradford, featuring a mix of suburban housing and more rural outskirts. The area includes the historic village of Thornton, known for its stone-built houses and village green, and the adjoining district of Allerton. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills and green spaces, with a significant portion bordering the South Pennine countryside. Residential streets are interspersed with local shops, schools, and community facilities serving the area's population.

A notable landmark is the birthplace of the Brontë sisters on Market Street in Thornton, which now operates as a café. The ward contains several parks and playing fields, including the large Thornton Recreation Ground. The area is defined by its topography, with streets offering views across the valley. It maintains a distinct identity separate from the city centre, with a focus on local village life and community events.

Area overview

On average Thornton and Allerton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thornton and Allerton is £47,356 per year. There are 8 schools in Thornton and Allerton: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Thornton and Allerton is home to around 18,525 people, with a population density of about 1,298.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thornton and Allerton Population
18,525
Population density
1,298.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.62(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.41(+5%)
Other theft
12.42(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.12(+31%)
Public order
10.69(+19%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,441
61.76%
Pakistani
4,045
21.84%
Other White
546
2.95%
Indian
413
2.23%
Other Asian
374
2.02%
Total population: 18,525

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,900
27.45%
No qualifications
3,173
22.33%
Level 3 (A level)
2,268
15.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,070
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,591
11.2%
Total 16+ residents: 14,209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,492
33.58%
Owns outright
2,226
30%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,275
17.18%
Other social rented
693
9.34%
Social rents from council
519
6.99%
Total households: 7,420

Property prices in Thornton and Allerton

Based on 192 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in Thornton and Allerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thornton and Allerton 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 Thornton and Allerton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£293,500
Flats6£121,750
Semi-Detached90£185,000
Terraced64£125,000

10 years median price trend in Thornton and Allerton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornton and Allerton.

All postcodes in Thornton and Allerton

BD157YR

Greenway Drive

BD133TA

Squirrel Lane

BD133AZ

Back Lane

BD133DH

Shortway

BD133EF

Ellingham Court

BD133EG

Coach Lane

BD133EN

Market Street

BD133HY

Heathcliff Mews

BD133JB

West Lane

BD133BX

North Cliffe Avenue

BD157PE

Avenel Road

BD133LT

Green Lane

BD133SQ

Back Heights Road

BD133AS

Thornton Road

BD133HF

Market Street

BD133JS

John Street

BD133NT

Reservoir View

BD133PR

Royd Street

BD133QU

Back Lane

BD133SY

Alderscholes Lane

BD134HG

Brighouse And Denholme Road

BD157PL

Upper Grange Avenue

BD158HF

Dean House Gate

BD159LE

Florida Road

BD133AB

Thornton Road

BD133JP

Back John Street

BD133LQ

Thornton Road

BD133SX

Malt Kiln Lane

BD157DH

Chapel Terrace

BD157DN

Ripley Street

BD157NE

Saffron Drive

BD159BT

Ollerdale Close

BD133BN

Leaventhorpe Grove

BD133HB

Sapgate Lane

BD133TD

Appleton Court

BD157AL

Sherwell Rise

BD157HQ

Allerton Grange Drive

BD157TS

Cheddington Grove

BD158AB

Allerton Road

BD158AJ

High Ash Park

BD159AD

Wilsden Road

BD133EY

Market Street

BD133NZ

Woodlands Close

BD133SZ

Lane End

BD157EQ

Kildare Crescent

BD157LX

Avenel Terrace

BD157UL

Chevet Mount

BD133RX

Old Allen Road

BD133HR

Springfield Street

BD157BU

Aynsley Grove

BD157UD

Berrydale Close

BD159AA

Back Lane

BD159AE

West Avenue

BD133BJ

Leaventhorpe Lane

BD133JY

Friendly Street

BD133QA

Albion Place

BD159AB

Back Lane

BD133GD

Woodsley Fold

BD133QY

Long Row

BD134HL

Keelham Place

BD157AU

Canford Drive

BD157ED

Allerton Road

BD157EJ

Kildare Crescent

BD157JJ

Weymouth Avenue

BD158HR

The Pastures

BD159AT

Dalecroft Rise

BD159JZ

Meadow Court

BD133HP

Market Street

BD133PG

Leaside Drive

BD133SN

Cragg Lane

BD159BA

Creskeld Way

BD157LB

Saffron Drive

BD133AA

Thornton Road

BD133DQ

Old Road

BD133GJ

Rowlands Close

BD133LE

South Cliffe

BD157BE

Rossmore Drive

BD157PT

Avenel Road

BD159LB

Syringa Avenue

BD159LQ

Simms Dene

BD133DX

Cliffe Lane

BD133GH

Woodsley Fold

BD133SP

Cragg Lane

BD157AY

Canford Drive

BD157LD

Saffron Drive

BD157LF

Hill Top Grove

BD157LJ

Saffron Drive

BD157NQ

Saffron Drive

BD157TD

Bracewell Avenue

BD158HA

Hill Top Lane

BD158LB

Egerton Grove

BD159BJ

Prune Park Lane

BD159LJ

Haworth Road

BD133BW

Thornton and Allerton

BD133RJ

South View

BD133RL

East View

BD157HD

Prescott Terrace

BD157HL

Avenel Road

BD157JL

Woodford Close

BD157PR

Freshfield Gardens

Data Sources

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