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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): 149
Typical range (middle 50%): £120K – £195K

Based on 149 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
Detached27£227,000£246
Semi-Detached63£157,000£210
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

BD46HY

Dawson Place

BD46LX

Tong Street

BD40SS

Nettleton Close

BD49RQ

Tong Street

BD40BB

Halesworth Crescent

BD40HH

Horsham Road

BD46BW

Hambledon Avenue

BD40EQ

Eversley Drive

BD49RR

Tong Street

BD40QX

Wentworth Crescent

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

BD46DA

Tong

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