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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 105 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
105
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
52.98(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.02(-20%)
Public order
9.85(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.38(+11%)
Other theft
9.14(+37%)
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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £530,000.

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
Detached19£292,000
Flats1£124,000
Semi-Detached45£195,000
Terraced37£126,000

10 years median price trend in Thornton

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

All postcodes in Thornton

BD131LA

View Place

BD157YR

Greenway Drive

BD133TA

Squirrel Lane

BD131NH

Brewery Lane

BD133AZ

Back Lane

BD133DH

Shortway

BD133EF

Ellingham Court

BD133EG

Coach Lane

BD133EN

Market Street

BD133HY

Heathcliff Mews

BD133JB

West Lane

BD133BX

North Cliffe Avenue

BD133LT

Green Lane

BD133SQ

Back Heights Road

BD133AS

Thornton Road

BD133HF

Market Street

BD133JS

John Street

BD133NT

Reservoir View

BD133PR

Royd Street

BD133QU

Back Lane

BD133SY

Alderscholes Lane

BD134HG

Brighouse And Denholme Road

BD131LD

Harmony Place

BD133AB

Thornton Road

BD133JP

Back John Street

BD133LQ

Thornton Road

BD133SX

Malt Kiln Lane

BD133BN

Leaventhorpe Grove

BD133HB

Sapgate Lane

BD133TD

Appleton Court

BD158AB

Allerton Road

BD133EY

Market Street

BD133NZ

Woodlands Close

BD133SZ

Lane End

BD133RX

Old Allen Road

BD131NB

Pit Lane

BD133HR

Springfield Street

BD157UD

Berrydale Close

BD159AA

Back Lane

BD133BJ

Leaventhorpe Lane

BD133JY

Friendly Street

BD133QA

Albion Place

BD133ST

Pit Lane

BD159AB

Back Lane

BD133GD

Woodsley Fold

BD133QY

Long Row

BD134HL

Keelham Place

BD133HP

Market Street

BD133PG

Leaside Drive

BD133SN

Cragg Lane

BD133AA

Thornton Road

BD133DQ

Old Road

BD133GJ

Rowlands Close

BD133LE

South Cliffe

BD133DX

Cliffe Lane

BD133GH

Woodsley Fold

BD133SP

Cragg Lane

BD159BJ

Prune Park Lane

BD131NZ

Weavers Court

BD133BW

Thornton and Allerton

BD133RJ

South View

BD133RL

East View

BD133JA

West Ville

BD133NA

Alpine Rise

BD133RQ

Dean Lane

BD158AA

Upper Bailey Fold

BD133DL

Allerton Lane

BD133PX

Wensley Bank Terrace

BD133QP

Harcourt Avenue

BD146TA

Corn Mill Lane

BD133JF

Chapel Terrace

BD133SR

Deep Lane

BD157UB

Brindle Close

BD157YS

Pitty Beck View

BD133LF

Craven Avenue

BD133ET

Back High Street

BD133FT

Thornton and Allerton

BD133AH

Churchill Road

BD133AL

Heys Avenue

BD133LL

Dole Street

BD157QW

Bell Dean Road

BD133FW

Thornton and Allerton

BD133SL

Thornton and Allerton

BD133AE

Allerton View

BD133GE

Woodsley Fold

BD133JR

Chapel Street

BD133QQ

Close Head Drive

BD133RH

Rock Lane

BD157YT

Kirklees Road

BD158HH

Meadowlands

BD133FG

Thornton and Allerton

BD133FU

Gateshead Grove

BD133AN

Heys Crescent

BD133HW

Market Street

BD133NY

Camomile Court

BD133RF

Black Dyke Lane

BD133RS

Egypt Road

BD157YZ

Greenway Drive

BD80EG

Leaventhorpe Lane

BD131FJ

Brew House Mews

Data Sources

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