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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

BD133FP

Shirley Mews

BD133PN

Ashfield Road

BD159AZ

Lampards Close

BD133BZ

Coach Lane

BD133LG

Craven Avenue

BD133NW

Thornton Road

BD133TH

Sowden Grange

BD157AS

Lyndhurst Grove

BD157QQ

Lower Copy

BD157QZ

Wellington Street

BD158HE

Beck Bridge Lane

BD133HD

Sapgate Lane

BD133HG

Market Street

BD133LY

Upper Headley

BD133NX

Cliffe Street

BD133QG

Thornton Road

BD157DT

Rudding Crescent

BD157DU

Allerton Road

BD157HS

Brocklesby Drive

BD157LP

Hill Brow Close

BD157RB

James Street

BD157YD

Chelwood Drive

BD133EU

Field Court

BD133FR

Thornton and Allerton

BD133HS

Ackroyd Court

BD133SW

Bottomley Holes

BD157DF

Whitburn Way

BD157PW

Cobden Street

BD159AY

Ryedale Way

BD159LR

Magnolia Drive

BD133QH

Ash Tree Avenue

BD133RT

Dean Lane Head

BD157QD

Granville Place

BD157RG

Bowmere Drive

BD157UE

Fulbeck Close

BD159JW

Victoria Street

BD133AG

Allerton View

BD133PU

Wensley Bank West

BD157AH

Wimborne Drive

BD157LH

Downside Crescent

BD157QY

Nelson Street

BD157WP

Greenfinch Way

BD158HB

Allerton Lane

BD159BY

Deanwood Crescent

BD133BL

Leaventhorpe Lane

BD157EB

Ivy Lane

BD157SL

Merrivale Road

BD133DT

North Cliffe Lane

BD157LN

Quaver Lane

BD133EJ

Bronte Place

BD133EW

Fountain Street

BD133HE

Corrie Fold

BD133JQ

Mary Street

BD133LP

Thornton Road

BD133TB

Alderscholes Close

BD157QB

Allerton Road

BD158AG

Thornton and Allerton

BD159JR

Stone Street

BD159LD

Cottingley Road

BD133PL

Windsor Grove

BD133QL

Hill Top Road

BD133QX

Hill Top Road

BD157BT

Bosworth Close

BD157TJ

Bell Dean Road

BD157WJ

Woodpecker Close

BD133LX

Headley Lane

BD133QR

Hill Croft

BD133RD

Spring View

BD133RN

Packington Street

BD133RU

Stream Head

BD133TS

Cliveden Avenue

BD157BG

Westlands Grove

BD158AF

Allerton Lane

BD159JP

Cottingley Road

BD133AW

Ox Heys Meadows

BD133RP

Back Heights Road

BD157AP

Sherwell Rise

BD157RA

Allerton Road

BD157TW

Crediton Avenue

BD157US

Allerton Lane

BD159JJ

Stony Lane

BD133BT

Springhead Road

BD133EL

Kipping Lane

BD133ES

High Street

BD133FB

Thornton and Allerton

BD133JN

Thornton Road

BD133ND

Chapel Street

BD133PA

Moss Street

BD157HA

Allerton Road

BD157NL

Roxburgh Grove

BD157RX

Bell Dean Road

BD157WL

Maitland Close

BD157YB

Thornton and Allerton

BD159BE

Grasleigh Way

BD133BE

Thornton Road

BD133GN

Kellett Drive

BD133TR

Staverton Grove

BD157JH

Coriander Close

BD159JD

Rosedale Avenue

BD133HU

Sandmoor Close

Data Sources

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