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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. 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
209
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
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

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £148,000 in Tong area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tong over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached29£227,000£2,639
Flats6£76,000£1,338
Semi-Detached77£150,000£2,162
Terraced57£120,000£1,452

10 years median price trend in Tong

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

All postcodes in Tong

BD49EF

Dulverton Grove

BD46JE

Burnham Avenue

BD49AS

Knowles Lane

BD46FA

High Broom Close

BD40RQ

Holme Village

BD46SD

Merrydale Road

BD49RD

Oasby Croft

BD49AY

Somerton Drive

BD49EZ

Farringdon Square

BD40SF

Westgate Hill Street

BD46NG

Kirkdale Way

BD40JT

Malmesbury Close

BD40PF

Wansford Close

BD46TG

Danby Avenue

BD49PU

Tong Street

BD46AJ

Bell House Crescent

BD49HY

Cutler Heights Lane

BD40EH

Ned Lane

BD40NJ

Kesteven Road

BD40LA

Arlesford Road

BD40TJ

Holmefield View

BD48JB

Dennison Fold

BD40NF

Landscove Avenue

BD40DP

Eastfield Gardens

BD46EJ

Helena Way

BD46NR

Tong Street

BD46QJ

Shetcliffe Lane

BD48NE

Sutton Crescent

BD46JP

Bierley House Avenue

BD48LF

Darren Street

BD40AF

Heysham Drive

BD46AS

Bierley Lane

BD40AT

Heysham Drive

BD49RS

Edward Street

BD46NH

Moorcroft Terrace

BD40SY

Chilver Drive

BD40QN

Denbrook Avenue

BD49BE

St Margarets Avenue

BD46QH

Greenfield Lane

BD40EA

Dane Hill Drive

BD48ND

Forber Grove

BD40DS

Broadstone Way

BD127HH

Commercial Buildings

BD127HF

Hollowfield Croft

BD49DU

Bideford Mount

BD127HX

Marquis Avenue

BD49DB

Brendon Walk

BD49PQ

Lister Street

BD48JS

Tamworth Street

BD46DB

Shetcliffe Lane

BD46SG

Wharfedale Road

BD40PY

Holme Lane

BD40AD

Kesteven Road

BD49BU

Broadstone Way

BD46JW

Bell House Avenue

BD40PX

Holme Lane

BD46DL

Boy Lane

BD46EU

Parkmere Close

BD40RD

Ned Lane

BD40PU

Holme Lane

BD49EL

Holme Wood Road

BD40LP

Eggleston Drive

BD46AH

Broughton Avenue

BD40RB

Tyersal Lane

BD40DN

Kirkwall Drive

BD40AP

Weldon Court

BD48NA

Sutton Crescent

BD40NU

Simon Close

BD40TS

Chilver Drive

BD46DX

Firth Row

BD48JA

Dick Lane

BD40DF

Danecourt Road

BD40HU

Fontmell Close

BD40QD

Howden Close

BD40DY

Cross Green

BD112PT

Battlefield View

BD40BU

Stirling Crescent

BD40HY

Launceston Drive

BD46FJ

Burnham Close

BD46AQ

Alred Court

BD49BW

Tong

BD46JG

Warton Avenue

BD49ES

Grayswood Drive

BD46RX

Millersdale Close

BD49NJ

Rook Lane

BD46DP

Walker Street

BD49RB

Tong Street

BD46HA

Knowles Street

BD49HD

Camberley Mount

BD40QP

Denbrook Way

BD40RY

Tong Lane

BD49NT

Factory Lane

BD40PG

Felcourt Drive

BD49AU

Denbury Mount

BD46RT

Edgemoor Close

BD49RY

Broadstone Way

BD40LJ

Felcourt Drive

BD40BH

Halesworth Crescent

BD49SJ

Broadfield Close

BD40JF

Madison Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.