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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.

All postcodes in Thornton and Allerton

BD158AA

Upper Bailey Fold

BD157ES

Kildare Crescent

BD133RR

Black Dyke Lane

BD133SN

Cragg Lane

BD157YL

Willow Bank Close

BD158HL

Meadow Bank

BD159BH

Glaisdale Court

BD157DD

Bluebell Close

BD133SZ

Lane End

BD157DU

Allerton Road

BD159JU

Cottingley Road

BD157EJ

Kildare Crescent

BD157AN

Sherwell Grove

BD157PN

Allerton Grange Drive

BD157SU

Rayner Mount

BD157WA

Bell Dean Road

BD157JN

Saffron Drive

BD133AZ

Back Lane

BD157RB

James Street

BD157TL

Atherstone Road

BD133SQ

Back Heights Road

BD133EQ

Market Court

BD157QU

Allerton Road

BD157WP

Greenfinch Way

BD157JH

Coriander Close

BD133LG

Craven Avenue

BD133LE

South Cliffe

BD133PD

Roundfield Place

BD133QX

Hill Top Road

BD133EN

Market Street

BD157AF

Allerton Road

BD133AY

Upper Heights Road

BD133DY

Sapgate Lane

BD133EA

North Cliffe Drive

BD133EP

Market Street

BD133BL

Leaventhorpe Lane

BD157YB

Thornton and Allerton

BD133SH

Close Head

BD157PE

Avenel Road

BD157AH

Wimborne Drive

BD157LT

Ley Top Lane

BD157EQ

Kildare Crescent

BD133SR

Deep Lane

BD159JN

Cottingley Road

BD133FW

Kingscote Lane

BD157RH

Greenbank Road

BD133PW

Rock Terrace

BD157QN

Cobden Street

BD157EH

Kildare Crescent

BD133HL

Bronte Old Road

BD159AY

Ryedale Way

BD133RU

Stream Head

BD159AT

Dalecroft Rise

BD133LB

Priestley Street

BD157BG

Westlands Grove

BD133NU

South Street

BD158HJ

Meadowlands

BD157YS

Pitty Beck View

BD158DA

Allerton Road

BD133QS

Back Lane

BD133AT

Thorpe Road

BD159BT

Ollerdale Close

BD133AN

Heys Crescent

BD133AQ

Buffham Pastures

BD157RE

Grape Street

BD157QD

Granville Place

BD157NJ

Bell Dean Road

BD159AG

Stephenson Road

BD157BU

Aynsley Grove

BD157NN

Leyden Rise

BD133EH

High Cliffe Close

BD157AE

Manscombe Road

BD157LH

Downside Crescent

BD157SN

Merrivale Road

BD159LJ

Haworth Road

BD133EZ

Havelock Square

BD157LF

Hill Top Grove

BD158AQ

Upper Pikeley

BD133RF

Black Dyke Lane

BD133HG

Market Street

BD133FR

Thornton and Allerton

BD133DP

School Green

BD159AU

Ryedale Way

BD133SS

Brighouse & Denholme Road

BD133GJ

Rowlands Close

BD133JN

Thornton Road

BD157PU

Avenel Road

BD159LL

Haworth Road

BD157NE

Saffron Drive

BD133LQ

Thornton Road

BD133JG

George Street

BD157NP

Saffron Drive

BD157BB

Westlands Drive

BD157LD

Saffron Drive

BD157EB

Ivy Lane

BD133QR

Hill Croft

BD159LS

Pinnacle Court

BD157TX

Asprey Drive

BD133AH

Churchill Road

BD133FG

Thornton and Allerton

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.