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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 moderate crime levels, with around 118 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
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
61.21(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.55(-5%)
Other theft
11.5(+73%)
Public order
10.63(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.45(+10%)
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 246 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Thornton and Allerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £630,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thornton and Allerton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached49£279,505£2,849
Flats5£120,000£1,912
Semi-Detached116£195,000£2,500
Terraced76£150,000£1,932

10 years median price trend in Thornton and Allerton

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

Frequently asked questions about Thornton and Allerton

Is Thornton and Allerton safe?

Thornton and Allerton records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Thornton and Allerton?

The median sale price in Thornton and Allerton is £195,000 (about £2,363 per square metre) based on 246 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Thornton and Allerton?

Thornton and Allerton has 7 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Thornton and Allerton?

Thornton and Allerton scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Thornton and Allerton sits around rank 8,902 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 Thornton and Allerton?

The average household income in Thornton and Allerton is around £47,356 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Thornton and Allerton

BD133NQ

Bedes Close

BD133EB

North Cliffe Grove

BD157AT

Canford Grove

BD133ER

Albert Street

BD133RS

Egypt Road

BD157US

Allerton Lane

BD133PG

Leaside Drive

BD133NZ

Woodlands Close

BD157BN

Allerton Road

BD133BD

Thornton Road

BD157PH

Thurston Gardens

BD134HF

Brighouse Denholme Road

BD157AS

Lyndhurst Grove

BD133PE

Lyon Street

BD158HN

Cote Drive

BD157AU

Canford Drive

BD133GH

Woodsley Fold

BD133BU

May Avenue

BD158AJ

High Ash Park

BD157AD

Manscombe Road

BD133PA

Moss Street

BD157UL

Chevet Mount

BD157SZ

Ormonde Drive

BD133PJ

King Edward Terrace

BD158HF

Dean House Gate

BD159JY

Acacia Drive

BD134HG

Brighouse And Denholme Road

BD133PU

Wensley Bank West

BD157WL

Maitland Close

BD157BY

Leyside Drive

BD157RX

Bell Dean Road

BD133JR

Chapel Street

BD133QG

Thornton Road

BD133DG

Thornton Road

BD133AX

Hughendon Walk

BD157LU

Greenbank Road

BD133LP

Thornton Road

BD159JS

Victoria Street

BD157QX

Allerton Road

BD133HE

Corrie Fold

BD157HR

Avenel Road

BD159AE

West Avenue

BD157TP

Crediton Avenue

BD157AY

Canford Drive

BD157AQ

Manscombe Road

BD133BY

Wembley Avenue

BD133RL

East View

BD133JP

Back John Street

BD157EX

Hill Top Lane

BD159BW

Deanwood Avenue

BD133RJ

South View

BD133NJ

Providence Terrace

BD133PZ

Thornton Road

BD133QZ

Hill Top Road

BD157AR

Canford Drive

BD157HY

Sonning Road

BD157AA

Allerton Road

BD157BE

Rossmore Drive

BD157EE

Upper Ferndown Green

BD133BA

Thorpe Avenue

BD157HD

Prescott Terrace

BD133DU

Upper Hoyle Ing

BD157ET

Rosemary Gardens

BD157DX

Allerton Road

BD133AP

Chat Hill Road

BD133RN

Packington Street

BD133NT

Reservoir View

BD157NS

Thornton and Allerton

BD133NS

James Street

BD159LR

Magnolia Drive

BD157JW

Coriander Close

BD133NL

Vine Terrace

BD133EU

Field Court

BD134HQ

Thornton Road

BD133BZ

Coach Lane

BD157HE

Allerton Grange Drive

BD157DB

Allerton Road

BD133HY

Heathcliff Mews

BD159BG

Cotterdale

BD133HD

Sapgate Lane

BD158HB

Allerton Lane

BD133HX

West Lane

BD157TA

Merrivale Road

BD158HQ

Cote Meadows

BD133JZ

Enderley Road

BD133HT

Wold Close

BD133JQ

Mary Street

BD133EG

Coach Lane

BD133DR

Old Road

BD133PQ

Hillcrest Road

BD133FU

Gateshead Grove

BD133EF

Ellingham Court

BD157SL

Merrivale Road

BD158HA

Hill Top Lane

BD159JE

Byland Grove

BD157UB

Brindle Close

BD157QS

Gladstone Street

BD133PL

Windsor Grove

BD158HP

Cote Close

BD133TU

Back Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.