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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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 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
Detached17£292,000
Flats1£124,000
Semi-Detached43£192,000
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

BD133BU

May Avenue

BD133EB

North Cliffe Grove

BD133NN

Thornton Road

BD133NR

James Street

BD133BH

Leaventhorpe Lane

BD133JJ

George Street

BD133QZ

Hill Top Road

BD134HH

Keelham

BD133DJ

Old Road

BD133DW

Currerbell Mews

BD133DU

Upper Hoyle Ing

BD133NP

James Street

BD133DD

Hoyle Ing Road

BD133EH

High Cliffe Close

BD133HJ

Springhead Road

BD133PQ

Hillcrest Road

BD133PS

Thornton Road

BD134HQ

Thornton Road

BD133DB

Brooklands Avenue

BD133DY

Sapgate Lane

BD133EP

Market Street

BD133EZ

Havelock Square

BD133FJ

Jane Eyre Lane

BD133NL

Vine Terrace

BD133DG

Thornton Road

BD133PW

Rock Terrace

BD133QT

Back Lane

BD134HF

Brighouse Denholme Road

BD157UA

Sandalwood Mews

BD133AQ

Buffham Pastures

BD133JE

Henry Street

BD133NG

Kinder Close

BD133SU

Moor Royd Gate

BD133EA

North Cliffe Drive

BD133JG

George Street

BD133NS

James Street

BD80EZ

Millbeck Close

BD133ED

North Cliffe Close

BD133LW

Commercial Street

BD133NH

Thornton Road

BD133PB

Wicken Lane

BD133RZ

Allerton Road

BD133SS

Brighouse & Denholme Road

BD157YL

Willow Bank Close

BD133DS

Watkin Avenue

BD133ER

Albert Street

BD133FA

Bronte Court

BD133HT

Wold Close

BD133HZ

Ladyfield

BD133JL

Peel Street

BD133LB

Priestley Street

BD131NE

Lane Side

BD133BB

Thorpe Grove

BD133DE

Thornton Road

BD133DZ

Back Lane

BD133JZ

Enderley Road

BD133PZ

Thornton Road

BD133QW

Oakhall Park

BD133DA

Springhead Road

BD133HN

Bronte Old Road

BD133JH

Firth Street

BD133LH

Bridge Street

BD133AR

Chat Hill Road

BD133AT

Thorpe Road

BD133LN

Thornton Road

BD133LS

Prospect Street

BD133NJ

Providence Terrace

BD133QJ

Wyndy Ridge

BD133RE

Lower Heights Road

BD133AJ

Thornton Road

BD133JW

Hugill Street

BD133PH

King Edward Road

BD133BG

Southlands Grove

BD133FP

Shirley Mews

BD133PN

Ashfield Road

BD133SB

Old Allen Road

BD133BZ

Coach Lane

BD133LG

Craven Avenue

BD133NW

Thornton Road

BD133TH

Sowden Grange

BD133HD

Sapgate Lane

BD133HG

Market Street

BD133LY

Upper Headley

BD133NX

Cliffe Street

BD133QG

Thornton Road

BD157YD

Chelwood Drive

BD133EU

Field Court

BD133FR

Thornton and Allerton

BD133HS

Ackroyd Court

BD133SW

Bottomley Holes

BD131NA

Brighouse & Denholme Road

BD133QH

Ash Tree Avenue

BD133RT

Dean Lane Head

BD157UE

Fulbeck Close

BD133AG

Allerton View

BD133PU

Wensley Bank West

BD157WP

Greenfinch Way

BD131JN

Upcroft Court

BD131NQ

Brewery Lane

BD133BL

Leaventhorpe Lane

Data Sources

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