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About

Tong ward occupies a southeastern portion of the Bradford metropolitan area, characterised by a mix of residential and green spaces. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from post-war estates to more modern developments. Its boundaries are largely defined by major roads, with the M606 motorway running along its western edge.

The ward contains significant tracts of agricultural land and woodland, including a portion of the Tong Valley. This creates a distinct rural-urban fringe atmosphere within the city's limits. Public amenities are centred around local community hubs, serving the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Tong has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 217 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tong is £41,557 per year. There are 9 schools in Tong: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Tong is home to around 21,055 people, with a population density of about 1,451.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
217
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tong Population
21,055
Population density
1,451.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
111.56(+156%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.03(+75%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.99(+148%)
Other theft
16.2(+144%)
Public order
15.91(+77%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,717
69.89%
Other White
1,619
7.69%
Pakistani
1,449
6.88%
African
563
2.67%
Indian
508
2.41%
Total population: 21,056

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,554
29.05%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,234
20.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,354
15.02%
Level 3 (A level)
2,195
14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,932
12.33%
Total 16+ residents: 15,674

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,123
24.64%
Other social rented
1,733
20.11%
Owns outright
1,645
19.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,630
18.92%
Social rents from council
1,261
14.63%
Total households: 8,617

Property prices in Tong

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £146,500 in Tong area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tong 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 Tong over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£240,000
Flats5£85,500
Semi-Detached82£155,000
Terraced58£107,000

10 years median price trend in Tong

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

All postcodes in Tong

BD40QU

Raikes Avenue

BD40RQ

Holme Village

BD40SS

Nettleton Close

BD46AL

Bierley Lane

BD46NA

Tong Street

BD48LA

Dick Lane

BD49BB

St Margarets Avenue

BD40AH

Halesworth Crescent

BD40NY

Daniel Court

BD40QA

Holme Lane

BD46DB

Shetcliffe Lane

BD46LN

Renee Close

BD49AJ

Knowles Avenue

BD49AT

Rushmoor Road

BD49EG

Grayswood Crescent

BD49HH

Lymington Drive

BD49NJ

Rook Lane

BD49QN

Parrott Street

BD58AE

Bannockburn Court

BD40BB

Halesworth Crescent

BD40QX

Wentworth Crescent

BD40RS

Keeper Lane

BD40SG

Cross Lane

BD46EL

Ferrand Avenue

BD127HH

Commercial Buildings

BD40HU

Fontmell Close

BD40NN

Kesteven Road

BD40NT

Tong

BD40RY

Tong Lane

BD46EF

Daffels Wood Close

BD49AQ

St Margarets Avenue

BD40NQ

Landscove Avenue

BD40PG

Felcourt Drive

BD46AA

Bierley Lane

BD49NE

Compton Street

BD49QX

William Street

BD40QW

Maythorne Close

BD40TJ

Holmefield View

BD46AQ

Alred Court

BD46DF

Spen Close

BD46EW

Harmon Close

BD46EZ

Greenwood Fold

BD46JF

Dawson Lane

BD46JQ

Miles Hill Drive

BD46LH

Fallowfield Gardens

BD48NL

Dick Lane

BD49BL

Broadstone Way

BD49NF

Law Street

BD40DL

Kirkwall Drive

BD40LP

Eggleston Drive

BD46AB

Bierley Lane

BD46FU

Tong

BD46JP

Bierley House Avenue

BD46LD

Ferrand Avenue

BD46RX

Millersdale Close

BD48JS

Tamworth Street

BD40HJ

Muirhead Drive

BD40LF

Arlesford Road

BD46DR

Bierley Lane

BD46JH

Burnham Avenue

BD46QP

Toftshaw Fold

BD49EE

Dulverton Grove

BD40JF

Madison Avenue

BD40JJ

Madison Avenue

BD40TF

Greenholme Court

BD40TG

Landsholme Court

BD46AH

Broughton Avenue

BD46DT

School Street

BD46EP

Meadowcroft Rise

BD46FA

High Broom Close

BD48NB

Dick Lane

BD49AX

Tiverton Walk

BD49DB

Brendon Walk

BD49NW

Compton Street

BD40DA

Stirling Crescent

BD40JS

Malmesbury Close

BD40NX

Raikes Avenue

BD40QR

Denbrook Close

BD40SY

Chilver Drive

BD46DX

Firth Row

BD46EE

Bierley Lane

BD48JH

Dick Lane

BD48LX

Sutton Grove

BD49HR

Tyersal Lane

BD49NT

Factory Lane

BD40DP

Eastfield Gardens

BD40NU

Simon Close

BD40PN

Wenborough Lane

BD40PR

Oddy Street

BD40PT

Joseph Street

BD46HD

De Lacey Mews

BD46JZ

Miles Hill Crescent

BD46LB

Fallowfield Drive

BD46QT

Toftshaw Lane

BD48JA

Dick Lane

BD40BS

Wormald Lea

BD40BZ

Kilnsea Mount

BD40JB

Launceston Drive

BD40PW

Wenborough Lane

BD40RW

New Lane

Data Sources

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