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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

BD157AD

Manscombe Road

BD157DD

Bluebell Close

BD157QX

Allerton Road

BD159BS

Ollerdale Avenue

BD133DB

Brooklands Avenue

BD133DY

Sapgate Lane

BD133EP

Market Street

BD133EZ

Havelock Square

BD133FJ

Jane Eyre Lane

BD133NL

Vine Terrace

BD157BA

Westlands Drive

BD157DB

Allerton Road

BD157DL

Planetrees Street

BD157LQ

Locherbie Green

BD157LT

Ley Top Lane

BD157NH

Saffron Drive

BD159FG

Thornton and Allerton

BD159JQ

Cliffe View

BD133DG

Thornton Road

BD133PW

Rock Terrace

BD133QT

Back Lane

BD134HF

Brighouse Denholme Road

BD157TR

Weyhill Drive

BD157UA

Sandalwood Mews

BD157AA

Allerton Road

BD157BN

Allerton Road

BD157HY

Sonning Road

BD157TL

Atherstone Road

BD159JU

Cottingley Road

BD133AQ

Buffham Pastures

BD133JE

Henry Street

BD133NG

Kinder Close

BD157DX

Allerton Road

BD157NN

Leyden Rise

BD158HL

Meadow Bank

BD133EA

North Cliffe Drive

BD133JG

George Street

BD157AR

Canford Drive

BD158HP

Cote Close

BD159BL

Deanwood Crescent

BD157NS

Thornton and Allerton

BD157DE

Chapel Row

BD133NS

James Street

BD157QN

Cobden Street

BD157QT

Bright Street

BD157TB

Bracewell Avenue

BD159BB

Burnsdale

BD80EZ

Millbeck Close

BD133ED

North Cliffe Close

BD133LW

Commercial Street

BD133NH

Thornton Road

BD133PB

Wicken Lane

BD133RZ

Allerton Road

BD133SS

Brighouse & Denholme Road

BD157DA

Allerton Road

BD157DS

Rudding Avenue

BD157YL

Willow Bank Close

BD133DS

Watkin Avenue

BD133ER

Albert Street

BD133FA

Bronte Court

BD133HT

Wold Close

BD133HZ

Ladyfield

BD133JL

Peel Street

BD133LB

Priestley Street

BD157DG

Snowdrop Mews

BD159AR

Grasleigh Avenue

BD159BD

Grasleigh Way

BD159JN

Cottingley Road

BD133BB

Thorpe Grove

BD133DE

Thornton Road

BD133DZ

Back Lane

BD133JZ

Enderley Road

BD133PZ

Thornton Road

BD133QW

Oakhall Park

BD157AN

Sherwell Grove

BD157ST

Bell Dean Road

BD159AN

Grasleigh Way

BD159AS

Ryedale Way

BD133DA

Springhead Road

BD133HN

Bronte Old Road

BD133JH

Firth Street

BD133LH

Bridge Street

BD157RE

Grape Street

BD157UZ

Chelwood Drive

BD133AR

Chat Hill Road

BD133AT

Thorpe Road

BD133LN

Thornton Road

BD133LS

Prospect Street

BD133NJ

Providence Terrace

BD133QJ

Wyndy Ridge

BD133RE

Lower Heights Road

BD157PJ

Upper Grange Avenue

BD159LF

Sandymoor

BD133AJ

Thornton Road

BD133JW

Hugill Street

BD133PH

King Edward Road

BD157PP

Freshfield Gardens

BD159BW

Deanwood Avenue

BD159JB

Sandy Beck

BD133BG

Southlands Grove

Data Sources

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