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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

BD133BB

Thorpe Grove

BD159LH

Cottingley Road

BD133NH

Thornton Road

BD133TH

Sowden Grange

BD133PH

King Edward Road

BD133PR

Royd Street

BD133DN

Allerton Lane

BD133HS

Ackroyd Court

BD133TG

Valentine Court

BD157LE

Downside Crescent

BD133BW

Agnes Grey Lane

BD133NG

Kinder Close

BD157LG

Allerton Grange Close

BD133HU

Sandmoor Close

BD133DB

Brooklands Avenue

BD157AL

Sherwell Rise

BD133NE

Upper Kipping Close

BD133RP

Back Heights Road

BD133LS

Prospect Street

BD159AX

Dalecroft Rise

BD133QJ

Wyndy Ridge

BD158LA

Cote Lane

BD157YT

Kirklees Road

BD157NQ

Saffron Drive

BD159BD

Grasleigh Way

BD133SP

Cragg Lane

BD133JU

Alan Court

BD133EY

Market Street

BD157DG

Snowdrop Mews

BD158AB

Allerton Road

BD133JT

Lower Kipping Lane

BD133LL

Dole Street

BD133BJ

Leaventhorpe Lane

BD80EZ

Millbeck Close

BD159JX

Bairstow Street

BD157BX

Garthwaite Mount

BD159BY

Deanwood Crescent

BD133NY

Camomile Court

BD157UY

Rayner Mount

BD133JW

Hugill Street

BD133EX

Back Field

BD158HG

Beck Bridge Close

BD157TD

Bracewell Avenue

BD133HH

Green Mount Road

BD159FG

Thornton and Allerton

BD133JD

Thornton Road

BD133QH

Ash Tree Avenue

BD133NX

Cliffe Street

BD133ED

North Cliffe Close

BD157UF

Hatcham Close

BD133GF

Woodsley Fold

BD157HX

Avenel Road

BD157BP

Meadowbank Avenue

BD159BA

Creskeld Way

BD133HP

Market Street

BD133SX

Malt Kiln Lane

BD133DA

Springhead Road

BD133ES

High Street

BD157LP

Hill Brow Close

BD157PT

Avenel Road

BD157JJ

Weymouth Avenue

BD157YR

Greenway Drive

BD157PJ

Upper Grange Avenue

BD158HD

Beck Bridge Lane

BD133GD

Woodsley Fold

BD157BS

Canford Road

BD133PB

Wicken Lane

BD157DS

Rudding Avenue

BD159LT

Acacia Court

BD157TZ

Weyhill Drive

BD133HJ

Springhead Road

BD157HH

Avenel Road

BD133RD

Spring View

BD159JR

Stone Street

BD159BN

Deanwood Walk

BD133JS

John Street

BD157TN

Wallingford Mount

BD159JT

Spring Street

BD157TB

Bracewell Avenue

BD157BQ

Thornton and Allerton

BD159AR

Grasleigh Avenue

BD158AD

Allerton Road

BD133AS

Thornton Road

BD157JB

Avenel Road

BD133JB

West Lane

BD157LN

Quaver Lane

BD157EL

Colyton Mount

BD157DL

Planetrees Street

BD157QZ

Wellington Street

BD158HR

The Pastures

BD133HA

Havelock Street

BD157DP

North Parade

BD157WJ

Woodpecker Close

BD133QB

Thornton Road

BD133FT

Thornton and Allerton

BD80EG

Leaventhorpe Lane

BD133AJ

Thornton Road

BD133HZ

Ladyfield

BD133JX

Thornton Road

BD159LD

Cottingley 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.