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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

BD133JN

Thornton Road

BD80EG

Leaventhorpe Lane

BD133NW

Thornton Road

BD133ES

High Street

BD133AN

Heys Crescent

BD133BT

Springhead Road

BD131JN

Upcroft Court

BD133AH

Churchill Road

BD157WL

Maitland Close

BD131NZ

Weavers Court

BD157WP

Greenfinch Way

BD133PA

Moss Street

BD133BZ

Coach Lane

BD133RL

East View

BD133NZ

Woodlands Close

BD133EX

Back Field

BD133SP

Cragg Lane

BD157YT

Kirklees Road

BD133AE

Allerton View

BD133NN

Thornton Road

BD133SH

Close Head

BD133PP

Thornton Road

BD133BE

Thornton Road

BD133LP

Thornton Road

BD133QH

Ash Tree Avenue

BD133RQ

Dean Lane

BD133TD

Appleton Court

BD133LH

Bridge Street

BD131LQ

Brighouse & Denholme Road

BD157UE

Fulbeck Close

BD133TU

Back Lane

BD133GN

Kellett Drive

BD133HD

Sapgate Lane

BD133QL

Hill Top Road

BD133LF

Craven Avenue

BD133JQ

Mary Street

BD133QU

Back Lane

BD133DT

North Cliffe Lane

BD133BH

Leaventhorpe Lane

BD157UB

Brindle Close

BD133HB

Sapgate Lane

BD133NE

Upper Kipping Close

BD133FJ

Jane Eyre Lane

BD133GH

Woodsley Fold

BD133EQ

Market Court

BD131LE

Low Lane

BD133ND

Chapel Street

BD133DL

Allerton Lane

BD133JS

John Street

BD133NL

Vine Terrace

BD133RJ

South View

BD133LB

Priestley Street

BD133PJ

King Edward Terrace

BD133SU

Moor Royd Gate

BD133QW

Oakhall Park

BD133GD

Woodsley Fold

BD133LS

Prospect Street

BD133DB

Brooklands Avenue

BD133BX

North Cliffe Avenue

BD133QJ

Wyndy Ridge

BD133NA

Alpine Rise

BD134HQ

Thornton Road

BD133TS

Cliveden Avenue

BD133GE

Woodsley Fold

BD133AY

Upper Heights Road

BD157UD

Berrydale Close

BD133DP

School Green

BD133JA

West Ville

BD158AQ

Upper Pikeley

BD133NR

James Street

BD133AQ

Buffham Pastures

BD133PT

Wensley Bank

BD131NB

Pit Lane

BD133JG

George Street

BD133QG

Thornton Road

BD133NP

James Street

BD133JD

Thornton Road

BD133AJ

Thornton Road

BD133JP

Back John Street

BD133SB

Old Allen Road

BD133HT

Wold Close

BD133JZ

Enderley Road

BD133RS

Egypt Road

BD157UA

Sandalwood Mews

BD133RW

School Ridge

BD133DX

Cliffe Lane

BD133GJ

Rowlands Close

BD133HH

Green Mount Road

BD133LX

Headley Lane

BD133AG

Allerton View

BD133HJ

Springhead Road

BD133RE

Lower Heights Road

BD133HG

Market Street

BD131NG

Brewery Lane

BD133EN

Market Street

BD80EZ

Millbeck Close

BD133BL

Leaventhorpe Lane

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.