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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

BD159DA

Burnsdale

BD159AZ

Lampards Close

BD133EE

Thornton Road

BD159DB

Acacia Drive

BD157DQ

North View

BD157JL

Woodford Close

BD133LU

Green Lane

BD133GL

Rowlands Close

BD157RF

Bell Dean Road

BD157NR

Saffron Drive

BD159BJ

Prune Park Lane

BD157QB

Allerton Road

BD159AD

Wilsden Road

BD133QY

Long Row

BD157LB

Saffron Drive

BD133JY

Friendly Street

BD133TS

Cliveden Avenue

BD133QL

Hill Top Road

BD133FP

Shirley Mews

BD159BB

Burnsdale

BD133DX

Cliffe Lane

BD157EA

Pleasant Place

BD157HL

Avenel Road

BD157YZ

Greenway Drive

BD158AG

Thornton and Allerton

BD159LE

Florida Road

BD157LX

Avenel Terrace

BD133RA

Spring Holes Lane

BD157BL

Allerton Road

BD157QT

Bright Street

BD158HE

Beck Bridge Lane

BD159JZ

Meadow Court

BD157AP

Sherwell Rise

BD133DH

Shortway

BD133HW

Market Street

BD133QD

Stott Gap

BD157AJ

Bronshill Grove

BD133NP

James Street

BD133DL

Allerton Lane

BD133BX

North Cliffe Avenue

BD133DT

North Cliffe Lane

BD133QP

Harcourt Avenue

BD133RB

Springhead Terrace

BD133DF

School Green Avenue

BD133TR

Staverton Grove

BD159LA

Aspen Rise

BD133FF

Charlotte Bronte Way

BD157UP

Ayresome Oval

BD133PF

High Wicken Close

BD133LT

Green Lane

BD133BT

Springhead Road

BD159BX

Deanwood Crescent

BD133HB

Sapgate Lane

BD133AA

Thornton Road

BD133TB

Alderscholes Close

BD133EW

Fountain Street

BD157DY

Allerton Road

BD159AS

Ryedale Way

BD133LA

Thornton Road

BD133RT

Dean Lane Head

BD133QN

Cote Gap

BD133QE

Thornton Road

BD133AB

Thornton Road

BD157PA

Wanstead Crescent

BD133LD

Alan Court

BD158AF

Allerton Lane

BD133RQ

Dean Lane

BD133HF

Market Street

BD158HH

Meadowlands

BD133FJ

Jane Eyre Lane

BD134HL

Keelham Place

BD157DN

Ripley Street

BD157JF

Saffron Drive

BD134HH

Keelham

BD157PP

Freshfield Gardens

BD157HQ

Allerton Grange Drive

BD133PP

Thornton Road

BD159LQ

Simms Dene

BD133LY

Upper Headley

BD133BN

Leaventhorpe Grove

BD133PT

Wensley Bank

BD133HR

Springfield Street

BD157QE

Allerton Road

BD159BL

Deanwood Crescent

BD133LH

Bridge Street

BD157PW

Cobden Street

BD133RZ

Allerton Road

BD157LL

Allerton Road

BD133TA

Squirrel Lane

BD133EJ

Bronte Place

BD157ST

Bell Dean Road

BD146TA

Corn Mill Lane

BD157BA

Westlands Drive

BD157BD

Denby Lane

BD133BE

Thornton Road

BD157DW

Daffodil Court

BD157BJ

Bell Dean Road

BD157TR

Weyhill Drive

BD157UD

Berrydale Close

BD133DE

Thornton Road

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.