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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 138 recent sales, the median property price is £199,975 in Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £630,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thornton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached29£279,505£2,962
Semi-Detached59£199,000£2,500
Terraced50£156,250£1,949

10 years median price trend in Thornton

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

All postcodes in Thornton

BD133TB

Alderscholes Close

BD133PR

Royd Street

BD133QQ

Close Head Drive

BD133QY

Long Row

BD133AU

Hughendon Drive

BD133AW

Ox Heys Meadows

BD133JU

Alan Court

BD133RT

Dean Lane Head

BD133HQ

Corrie Street

BD133QP

Harcourt Avenue

BD133DH

Shortway

BD133HP

Market Street

BD134HF

Brighouse Denholme Road

BD133BD

Thornton Road

BD133QB

Thornton Road

BD133PF

High Wicken Close

BD133SZ

Lane End

BD133EH

High Cliffe Close

BD159AG

Stephenson Road

BD133RB

Springhead Terrace

BD133JF

Chapel Terrace

BD133FG

Thornton and Allerton

BD157WJ

Woodpecker Close

BD131LG

Grand View

BD158AE

Allerton Upper Green

BD133FA

Bronte Court

BD133SX

Malt Kiln Lane

BD133LA

Thornton Road

BD134HL

Keelham Place

BD133HY

Heathcliff Mews

BD133FW

Kingscote Lane

BD159AB

Back Lane

BD133FB

Thornton and Allerton

BD133BU

May Avenue

BD133QT

Back Lane

BD133NT

Reservoir View

BD133AT

Thorpe Road

BD133RU

Stream Head

BD133DF

School Green Avenue

BD133FF

Charlotte Bronte Way

BD133JB

West Lane

BD133EB

North Cliffe Grove

BD133ED

North Cliffe Close

BD133RP

Back Heights Road

BD133EU

Field Court

BD133SL

Thornton and Allerton

BD133EE

Thornton Road

BD133FP

Shirley Mews

BD133NY

Camomile Court

BD133PZ

Thornton Road

BD157RX

Bell Dean Road

BD159AA

Back Lane

BD133SR

Deep Lane

BD133RN

Packington Street

BD133NS

James Street

BD133QR

Hill Croft

BD133QZ

Hill Top Road

BD133EP

Market Street

BD131ND

Hougomont

BD133JT

Lower Kipping Lane

BD133QD

Stott Gap

BD133NX

Cliffe Street

BD133NU

South Street

BD133EL

Kipping Lane

BD133BJ

Leaventhorpe Lane

BD133QX

Hill Top Road

BD133PG

Leaside Drive

BD133JW

Hugill Street

BD133DG

Thornton Road

BD133PQ

Hillcrest Road

BD133HF

Market Street

BD133JY

Friendly Street

BD133BY

Wembley Avenue

BD133GF

Woodsley Fold

BD133PW

Rock Terrace

BD133HL

Bronte Old Road

BD133LD

Alan Court

BD133PU

Wensley Bank West

BD146TA

Corn Mill Lane

BD133JX

Thornton Road

BD133EA

North Cliffe Drive

BD134HH

Keelham

BD133HZ

Ladyfield

BD133PS

Thornton Road

BD133BQ

Southlands Avenue

BD133RD

Spring View

BD133AZ

Back Lane

BD133SW

Bottomley Holes

BD133RX

Old Allen Road

BD133DR

Old Road

BD133AD

Foster Avenue

BD133AS

Thornton Road

BD157YL

Willow Bank Close

BD158AA

Upper Bailey Fold

BD133DA

Springhead Road

BD133HA

Havelock Street

BD157QW

Bell Dean Road

BD133TG

Valentine Court

BD133DN

Allerton Lane

BD133PN

Ashfield 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.