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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

BD157DW

Daffodil Court

BD157HE

Allerton Grange Drive

BD157RH

Greenbank Road

BD157UP

Ayresome Oval

BD133BA

Thorpe Avenue

BD133GL

Rowlands Close

BD133LA

Thornton Road

BD133PD

Roundfield Place

BD133TU

Back Lane

BD157JN

Saffron Drive

BD158HN

Cote Drive

BD133AX

Hughendon Walk

BD133QN

Cote Gap

BD133RB

Springhead Terrace

BD157PS

Allerton Close

BD157TF

Bell Dean Road

BD158AQ

Upper Pikeley

BD159DB

Acacia Drive

BD133BD

Thornton Road

BD133DN

Allerton Lane

BD133DP

School Green

BD133HL

Bronte Old Road

BD133QB

Thornton Road

BD157TA

Merrivale Road

BD157DY

Allerton Road

BD157ES

Kildare Crescent

BD157JF

Saffron Drive

BD157LE

Downside Crescent

BD157QE

Allerton Road

BD157SU

Rayner Mount

BD159BN

Deanwood Walk

BD159LH

Cottingley Road

BD133DR

Old Road

BD133EQ

Market Court

BD133JU

Alan Court

BD133NE

Upper Kipping Close

BD133RA

Spring Holes Lane

BD133SH

Close Head

BD157BP

Meadowbank Avenue

BD133RW

School Ridge

BD157BX

Garthwaite Mount

BD157ET

Rosemary Gardens

BD157HR

Avenel Road

BD157NR

Saffron Drive

BD157SZ

Ormonde Drive

BD158AH

Long Lane

BD158DA

Allerton Road

BD133AP

Chat Hill Road

BD133AY

Upper Heights Road

BD133EE

Thornton Road

BD133PP

Thornton Road

BD133QD

Stott Gap

BD157QA

Dene Mount

BD158AD

Allerton Road

BD159AG

Stephenson Road

BD159LN

Hornbeam Close

BD133HA

Havelock Street

BD133NU

South Street

BD133TG

Valentine Court

BD157AE

Manscombe Road

BD157LG

Allerton Grange Close

BD157PA

Wanstead Crescent

BD157RF

Bell Dean Road

BD157WN

Jackdaw Close

BD158LA

Cote Lane

BD159LP

Monterey Drive

BD133DF

School Green Avenue

BD158HJ

Meadowlands

BD158LD

Cote Lane

BD133GF

Woodsley Fold

BD133HX

West Lane

BD133LD

Alan Court

BD133RR

Black Dyke Lane

BD157AT

Canford Grove

BD157BD

Denby Lane

BD133BQ

Southlands Avenue

BD133BY

Wembley Avenue

BD133HQ

Corrie Street

BD133QS

Back Lane

BD157LU

Greenbank Road

BD157TX

Asprey Drive

BD159BH

Glaisdale Court

BD159LT

Acacia Court

BD133JT

Lower Kipping Lane

BD133JX

Thornton Road

BD157EL

Colyton Mount

BD157PH

Thurston Gardens

BD159JE

Byland Grove

BD133AD

Foster Avenue

BD133NQ

Bedes Close

BD133PJ

King Edward Terrace

BD157AQ

Manscombe Road

BD157DQ

North View

BD157EF

Old Apple Tree Lane

BD157JP

Saffron Drive

BD157QS

Gladstone Street

BD157UY

Rayner Mount

BD133LU

Green Lane

BD133PE

Lyon Street

BD157BQ

Thornton and Allerton

Data Sources

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