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About

Thornton sits on the western edge of Bradford, characterised by its elevated position and mix of residential and open landscapes. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, set among green spaces and local shops.

A notable local landmark is the Brontë Birthplace on Market Street, a Georgian house where the famous literary sisters were born. The area retains a village-like atmosphere, with Thornton's old village centre providing a distinct focal point separate from the larger urban sprawl.

Area overview

On average Thornton has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thornton is £47,304 per year. There are 4 schools in Thornton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Thornton is home to around 8,531 people, with a population density of about 706.8 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thornton Population
8,531
Population density
706.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.69(+17%)
Public order
10.08(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.61(-33%)
Other theft
8.91(+34%)
Vehicle crime
8.44(+50%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,844
80.23%
Pakistani
646
7.57%
Other White
219
2.57%
Indian
156
1.83%
Other Asian
135
1.58%
Total population: 8,531

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,922
28.03%
No qualifications
1,426
20.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,134
16.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,029
15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
737
10.75%
Total 16+ residents: 6,858

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,283
35.17%
Owns outright
1,218
33.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
652
17.87%
Other social rented
234
6.41%
Social rents from council
148
4.06%
Total households: 3,648

Property prices in Thornton

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £189,995 in Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thornton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced44£141,875
Detached19£280,000
Flats1£124,000
Semi-Detached47£199,000

10 years median price trend in Thornton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornton.

All postcodes in Thornton

BD133AS

Thornton Road

BD133AZ

Back Lane

BD133DH

Shortway

BD133EF

Ellingham Court

BD133EG

Coach Lane

BD133EN

Market Street

BD133HF

Market Street

BD133HY

Heathcliff Mews

BD133JB

West Lane

BD133JS

John Street

BD133NT

Reservoir View

BD133PR

Royd Street

BD133QU

Back Lane

BD133SQ

Back Heights Road

BD133SY

Alderscholes Lane

BD134HG

Brighouse And Denholme Road

BD131NH

Brewery Lane

BD131LD

Harmony Place

BD133AB

Thornton Road

BD133EY

Market Street

BD133JP

Back John Street

BD133LQ

Thornton Road

BD133NZ

Woodlands Close

BD133SX

Malt Kiln Lane

BD133SZ

Lane End

BD131NB

Pit Lane

BD133BN

Leaventhorpe Grove

BD133HB

Sapgate Lane

BD133HR

Springfield Street

BD133RX

Old Allen Road

BD133TD

Appleton Court

BD157UD

Berrydale Close

BD158AB

Allerton Road

BD159AA

Back Lane

BD133BJ

Leaventhorpe Lane

BD133GD

Woodsley Fold

BD133JY

Friendly Street

BD133QA

Albion Place

BD133QY

Long Row

BD133ST

Pit Lane

BD134HL

Keelham Place

BD159AB

Back Lane

BD133AA

Thornton Road

BD133DQ

Old Road

BD133GJ

Rowlands Close

BD133HP

Market Street

BD133LE

South Cliffe

BD133PG

Leaside Drive

BD133SN

Cragg Lane

BD133DX

Cliffe Lane

BD133GH

Woodsley Fold

BD133JA

West Ville

BD133NA

Alpine Rise

BD133SP

Cragg Lane

BD159BJ

Prune Park Lane

BD133RQ

Dean Lane

BD131NZ

Weavers Court

BD133DL

Allerton Lane

BD133PX

Wensley Bank Terrace

BD133QP

Harcourt Avenue

BD133RJ

South View

BD133RL

East View

BD146TA

Corn Mill Lane

BD133AH

Churchill Road

BD133AL

Heys Avenue

BD133ET

Back High Street

BD133FW

Kingscote Lane

BD133JF

Chapel Terrace

BD133LL

Dole Street

BD133SR

Deep Lane

BD157UB

Brindle Close

BD157YS

Pitty Beck View

BD133AE

Allerton View

BD133AN

Heys Crescent

BD133FU

Gateshead Grove

BD133HW

Market Street

BD133JR

Chapel Street

BD133NY

Camomile Court

BD133QQ

Close Head Drive

BD133RH

Rock Lane

BD133RS

Egypt Road

BD133LF

Craven Avenue

BD157QW

Bell Dean Road

BD157YT

Kirklees Road

BD157YZ

Greenway Drive

BD158HH

Meadowlands

BD80EG

Leaventhorpe Lane

BD133GE

Woodsley Fold

BD133SL

Thornton and Allerton

BD133FG

Thornton and Allerton

BD133RF

Black Dyke Lane

BD133BU

May Avenue

BD133EB

North Cliffe Grove

BD133JJ

George Street

BD133NN

Thornton Road

BD133NR

James Street

BD133QZ

Hill Top Road

BD134HH

Keelham

BD133BH

Leaventhorpe Lane

BD133DJ

Old Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.