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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

BD157UF

Hatcham Close

BD159JT

Spring Street

BD133JA

West Ville

BD133NA

Alpine Rise

BD133RQ

Dean Lane

BD157AF

Allerton Road

BD157EA

Pleasant Place

BD158AA

Upper Bailey Fold

BD133DL

Allerton Lane

BD133PX

Wensley Bank Terrace

BD133QP

Harcourt Avenue

BD146TA

Corn Mill Lane

BD157AX

Canford Drive

BD157PQ

Avenel Road

BD157WA

Bell Dean Road

BD157YA

Coxwold Walk

BD158HD

Beck Bridge Lane

BD133JF

Chapel Terrace

BD133SR

Deep Lane

BD157DJ

Garfield Street

BD157UB

Brindle Close

BD157YS

Pitty Beck View

BD158HG

Beck Bridge Close

BD159LL

Haworth Road

BD133LF

Craven Avenue

BD133ET

Back High Street

BD133FT

Thornton and Allerton

BD133AH

Churchill Road

BD133AL

Heys Avenue

BD133LL

Dole Street

BD157DP

North Parade

BD157EX

Hill Top Lane

BD157HB

Garforth Street

BD157QU

Allerton Road

BD157QW

Bell Dean Road

BD157TP

Crediton Avenue

BD159BQ

Ollerdale Avenue

BD133FW

Thornton and Allerton

BD133SL

Thornton and Allerton

BD133AE

Allerton View

BD133GE

Woodsley Fold

BD133JR

Chapel Street

BD133QQ

Close Head Drive

BD133RH

Rock Lane

BD157EH

Kildare Crescent

BD157YT

Kirklees Road

BD158HH

Meadowlands

BD159JS

Victoria Street

BD159JX

Bairstow Street

BD133FG

Thornton and Allerton

BD133FU

Gateshead Grove

BD133AN

Heys Crescent

BD133HW

Market Street

BD133NY

Camomile Court

BD133RF

Black Dyke Lane

BD133RS

Egypt Road

BD157BS

Canford Road

BD157BY

Leyside Drive

BD157EE

Upper Ferndown Green

BD157HX

Avenel Road

BD157NP

Saffron Drive

BD157RD

Allerton Road

BD157YZ

Greenway Drive

BD159JA

Prune Park Lane

BD159LA

Aspen Rise

BD80EG

Leaventhorpe Lane

BD133BU

May Avenue

BD133EB

North Cliffe Grove

BD133NN

Thornton Road

BD133NR

James Street

BD157BJ

Bell Dean Road

BD157BL

Allerton Road

BD157DR

Garfield Place

BD157JD

Saffron Drive

BD159AX

Dalecroft Rise

BD159BX

Deanwood Crescent

BD157SN

Merrivale Road

BD133BH

Leaventhorpe Lane

BD133JJ

George Street

BD133QZ

Hill Top Road

BD134HH

Keelham

BD133DJ

Old Road

BD133DW

Currerbell Mews

BD157LL

Allerton Road

BD133DU

Upper Hoyle Ing

BD133NP

James Street

BD159LS

Pinnacle Court

BD157AJ

Bronshill Grove

BD157JB

Avenel Road

BD157TN

Wallingford Mount

BD159BG

Cotterdale

BD159BZ

Chellow Gardens

BD159DA

Burnsdale

BD159JY

Acacia Drive

BD133DD

Hoyle Ing Road

BD133EH

High Cliffe Close

BD133HJ

Springhead Road

BD133PQ

Hillcrest Road

BD133PS

Thornton Road

BD134HQ

Thornton Road

Data Sources

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