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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 209 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 30.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tong is £41,631 per year. The median sale price in Tong is £157,000 (around £187 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £195,000. There are 8 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
209
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
30.9%
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
105.58(+139%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.08(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.99(+156%)
Other theft
15.53(+134%)
Public order
14.91(+69%)
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

Median price: £157,000
Price per sq ft: £187
Sales (last 12 months): 153
Typical range (middle 50%): £120K – £195K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 (about £187 per square foot) in Tong area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tong over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£226,750£245
Semi-Detached66£157,000£211
Terraced56£120,500£138
Flats3£66,500£116

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tong

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tong.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£159,975£65,000£99,000£70,000
2017£176,500£53,900£100,000£87,000
2018£176,000£39,995£100,000£85,000
2019£190,000£64,975£110,000£70,500
2020£196,250£77,000£103,750£78,750
2021£215,000£55,000£125,000£83,000
2022£206,000£66,000£130,500£105,000
2023£262,500£70,000£135,000£100,000
2024£220,000£73,500£145,000£105,000
2025£226,500£76,000£155,000£112,750
2026£275,000—£157,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tong.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tong.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£85£119£70
2017£168£72£128£108
2018£171£74£130£97
2019£163£107£139£88
2020£174£107£144£93
2021£189£100£159£96
2022£210£101£173£125
2023£232£129£174£122
2024£242£124£180£127
2025£235£124£193£131
2026£251—£219£137
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tong.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tong 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Tong ward.

Local councillors

Matt Edwards

Tong - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

All postcodesin Tong

BD46DS

Tong

BD46DQ

Spen View Lane

BD40BS

Wormald Lea

BD49BG

Tong

BD40SN

Westgate Place

BD49QP

Fairfield Street

BD40NY

Daniel Court

BD46AU

Currer Avenue

BD49LT

Tong Street

BD40HL

Muirhead Drive

BD49BL

Broadstone Way

BD46JD

Dawson Lane

BD49BH

Broadstone Way

BD40BY

Copgrove Road

BD46BB

Wrigley Avenue

BD49BJ

Broadstone Way

BD46HD

De Lacey Mews

BD46JH

Burnham Avenue

BD40RH

Holme Lane

BD48LT

Sutton Road

BD40BZ

Kilnsea Mount

BD49PX

Shirley Road

BD46TF

Bayne Drive

BD40PP

Cordingley Street

BD49EY

Farringdon Drive

BD40RR

Tong Lane

BD40LS

Kesteven Close

BD46SA

Roydsdale Way

BD48LP

Carden Road

BD49PY

Knowles Lane

BD49HG

Andover Green

BD46JX

Fairfax Avenue

BD49PZ

Knowles Lane

BD48LR

Dence Green

BD46NQ

Moorcroft Road

BD46DH

Bierley Hall Grove

BD40LL

Felcourt Drive

BD49QN

Parrott Street

BD49PP

Tong Street

BD40NB

Ardsley Close

BD46SP

Merrydale Road

BD46FL

Cedar Close

BD40AY

Broadstone Way

BD46EH

Stringer Close

BD58AG

Crestwood Close

BD49PH

Harry Street

BD58LD

Rooley Lane

BD40TT

Goosedale Court

BD49QS

Tong Street

BD49RZ

Broadfield Close

BD46BN

Hyne Avenue

BD46AD

Bierley Lane

BD49AE

Knowles Lane

BD49PW

Tong Street

BD49QA

Procter Street

BD46HQ

Knowles Street

BD46JJ

Burnham Avenue

BD47SJ

Rooley Lane

BD49BN

Broadstone Way

BD48NB

Dick Lane

BD49NF

Law Street

BD40LR

Bankholme Court

BD40TQ

Lansdale Court

BD49RH

Shetcliffe Lane

BD40BX

Stirling Crescent

BD40PQ

Felcourt Drive

BD49QT

Avenue Street

BD46HE

Tong Street

BD40NW

Landscove Avenue

BD40QT

Cordingley Close

BD40FL

Holme Lane

BD49AA

Knowles Lane

BD40ND

Heybeck Walk

BD49AG

St Margarets Avenue

BD49RU

Tong Street

BD46AX

Hambledon Avenue

BD49EP

Kenton Way

BD46NN

Tong Street

BD40LQ

Landscove Avenue

BD58FA

Newhall Park Drive

BD40AH

Halesworth Crescent

BD49HE

Melcombe Walk

BD49AL

Barnstaple Way

BD46DT

School Street

BD49NG

St Johns Close

BD49DY

Broadstone Way

BD46AT

Midgley Row

BD49EJ

Broadstone Way

BD49SW

Haslemere Close

BD40LH

Landscove Avenue

BD46BT

Dewfield Close

BD46AA

Bierley Lane

BD49NL

Rook Lane

BD46QY

Thorverton Drive

BD49DR

Romsey Gardens

BD40HT

Fontmell Close

BD40NR

Thornroyd Drive

BD40RP

Tong Lane

BD49DH

Holsworthy Road

BD49SN

Bridgeway