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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

BD133DT

North Cliffe Lane

BD133EJ

Bronte Place

BD133EW

Fountain Street

BD133HE

Corrie Fold

BD133JQ

Mary Street

BD133LP

Thornton Road

BD133TB

Alderscholes Close

BD133PL

Windsor Grove

BD133QL

Hill Top Road

BD133QX

Hill Top Road

BD157WJ

Woodpecker Close

BD131LE

Low Lane

BD133LX

Headley Lane

BD133QR

Hill Croft

BD133RD

Spring View

BD133RN

Packington Street

BD133RU

Stream Head

BD133TS

Cliveden Avenue

BD131ND

Hougomont

BD133AW

Ox Heys Meadows

BD133RP

Back Heights Road

BD133BT

Springhead Road

BD133EL

Kipping Lane

BD133ES

High Street

BD133FB

Thornton and Allerton

BD133JN

Thornton Road

BD133ND

Chapel Street

BD133PA

Moss Street

BD157RX

Bell Dean Road

BD157WL

Maitland Close

BD133BE

Thornton Road

BD133GN

Kellett Drive

BD133TR

Staverton Grove

BD133HU

Sandmoor Close

BD133BA

Thorpe Avenue

BD133GL

Rowlands Close

BD133LA

Thornton Road

BD133PD

Roundfield Place

BD133TU

Back Lane

BD133AX

Hughendon Walk

BD133QN

Cote Gap

BD133RB

Springhead Terrace

BD158AQ

Upper Pikeley

BD133BD

Thornton Road

BD133DN

Allerton Lane

BD133DP

School Green

BD133HL

Bronte Old Road

BD133QB

Thornton Road

BD131LQ

Brighouse & Denholme Road

BD131LG

Grand View

BD133DR

Old Road

BD133EQ

Market Court

BD133JU

Alan Court

BD133NE

Upper Kipping Close

BD133RA

Spring Holes Lane

BD133SH

Close Head

BD133RW

School Ridge

BD158AH

Long Lane

BD131LF

Evelyn Terrace

BD131NG

Brewery Lane

BD133AP

Chat Hill Road

BD133AY

Upper Heights Road

BD133EE

Thornton Road

BD133PP

Thornton Road

BD133QD

Stott Gap

BD158AD

Allerton Road

BD159AG

Stephenson Road

BD133HA

Havelock Street

BD133NU

South Street

BD133TG

Valentine Court

BD157RF

Bell Dean Road

BD157WN

Jackdaw Close

BD133DF

School Green Avenue

BD133GF

Woodsley Fold

BD133HX

West Lane

BD133LD

Alan Court

BD133RR

Black Dyke Lane

BD133BQ

Southlands Avenue

BD133BY

Wembley Avenue

BD133HQ

Corrie Street

BD133QS

Back Lane

BD133JT

Lower Kipping Lane

BD133JX

Thornton Road

BD133AD

Foster Avenue

BD133NQ

Bedes Close

BD133PJ

King Edward Terrace

BD133LU

Green Lane

BD133PE

Lyon Street

BD133AU

Hughendon Drive

BD133EX

Back Field

BD133FF

Charlotte Bronte Way

BD133HH

Green Mount Road

BD133JD

Thornton Road

BD133PF

High Wicken Close

BD133PT

Wensley Bank

BD133QE

Thornton Road

BD158AE

Allerton Upper Green

Data Sources

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