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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, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 8.4% 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
8.4%
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

Median price£204,475
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £258K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £204,475 (about £222 per square foot) in Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thornton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£280,000£281
Semi-Detached50£199,475£232
Terraced48£159,250£181
Flats1£57,000£96

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thornton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189,950£93,500£135,000£110,000
2017£201,000£89,000£125,000£89,500
2018£260,500£86,500£127,000£95,500
2019£205,000£78,000£130,000£106,000
2020£246,995£78,000£150,000£105,000
2021£246,500£105,000£155,000£119,500
2022£281,995£126,000£169,950£120,000
2023£276,920£96,250£166,500£126,500
2024£289,998£90,500£186,998£121,500
2025£272,498£124,000£192,750£135,000
2026£280,000£57,000£194,975£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£110£166£124
2017£172£133£168£112
2018£174£132£149£122
2019£175£121£165£123
2020£198£123£175£132
2021£201£132£170£137
2022£262£133£199£161
2023£224£142£197£148
2024£253£133£230£165
2025£280£154£231£184
2026£260£96£230£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thornton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bradford district.

Band A£1,574
Band B£1,836
Band C£2,098
Band D£2,361
Band E£2,885
Band F£3,410
Band G£3,935
Band H£4,721

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

All postcodesin Thornton

BD133LU

Green Lane

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

Elizabeth Bronte Mews

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

Anne Bronte Avenue

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