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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

BD157AX

Canford Drive

BD133NR

James Street

BD157PL

Upper Grange Avenue

BD133JJ

George Street

BD133QA

Albion Place

BD157DH

Chapel Terrace

BD159AN

Grasleigh Way

BD133GE

Woodsley Fold

BD157PR

Freshfield Gardens

BD133DZ

Back Lane

BD157RQ

Prospect Terrace

BD159JQ

Cliffe View

BD133DJ

Old Road

BD133SW

Bottomley Holes

BD157TS

Cheddington Grove

BD133SY

Alderscholes Lane

BD159LF

Sandymoor

BD133EL

Kipping Lane

BD157PQ

Avenel Road

BD157RA

Allerton Road

BD157DT

Rudding Crescent

BD157JP

Saffron Drive

BD157TF

Bell Dean Road

BD159JA

Prune Park Lane

BD133AR

Chat Hill Road

BD133AL

Heys Avenue

BD157UZ

Chelwood Drive

BD133HN

Bronte Old Road

BD159BZ

Chellow Gardens

BD157UE

Fulbeck Close

BD159BQ

Ollerdale Avenue

BD133FA

Bronte Court

BD158LD

Cote Lane

BD133JH

Firth Street

BD133LX

Headley Lane

BD159JB

Sandy Beck

BD133AU

Hughendon Drive

BD133RW

School Ridge

BD157JD

Saffron Drive

BD159JP

Cottingley Road

BD133GN

Kellett Drive

BD157DE

Chapel Row

BD133BH

Leaventhorpe Lane

BD133LN

Thornton Road

BD159BE

Grasleigh Way

BD157DJ

Garfield Street

BD133DD

Hoyle Ing Road

BD133QQ

Close Head Drive

BD157LQ

Locherbie Green

BD133ET

Back High Street

BD133AD

Foster Avenue

BD133ND

Chapel Street

BD157LJ

Saffron Drive

BD159LP

Monterey Drive

BD133NN

Thornton Road

BD158AH

Long Lane

BD159AA

Back Lane

BD133QT

Back Lane

BD157RD

Allerton Road

BD157HS

Brocklesby Drive

BD159LB

Syringa Avenue

BD133SL

Thornton and Allerton

BD159AB

Back Lane

BD157HA

Allerton Road

BD133RH

Rock Lane

BD157YA

Coxwold Walk

BD157QW

Bell Dean Road

BD157BT

Bosworth Close

BD157WN

Jackdaw Close

BD133NA

Alpine Rise

BD159BS

Ollerdale Avenue

BD133QU

Back Lane

BD133RX

Old Allen Road

BD133PX

Wensley Bank Terrace

BD133DS

Watkin Avenue

BD157PS

Allerton Close

BD157DA

Allerton Road

BD157ED

Allerton Road

BD157QA

Dene Mount

BD157NL

Roxburgh Grove

BD133LF

Craven Avenue

BD158AE

Allerton Upper Green

BD133BG

Southlands Grove

BD133JF

Chapel Terrace

BD133QW

Oakhall Park

BD157NH

Saffron Drive

BD157DF

Whitburn Way

BD133NW

Thornton Road

BD157UA

Sandalwood Mews

BD157RG

Bowmere Drive

BD157DR

Garfield Place

BD133AW

Ox Heys Meadows

BD133RE

Lower Heights Road

BD159JD

Rosedale Avenue

BD133DQ

Old Road

BD157QY

Nelson Street

BD133AE

Allerton View

BD157TW

Crediton Avenue

BD133PN

Ashfield Road

BD133FB

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.