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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

BD46BJ

Tong

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

BD46EF

Daffels Wood Close

BD40BJ

Tunstall Green

BD49AP

Knowles Lane

BD58FJ

Birch Lane

BD46DD

Shetcliffe Road

BD40PE

Kesteven Close

BD49HR

Tyersal Lane

BD40PT

Joseph Street

BD47SH

Kaycell Street

BD40SW

Thorndene Way

BD40BQ

Tenbury Fold

BD46EY

Delaware Court

BD49DX

Meadview

BD58AE

Bannockburn Court

BD46DR

Bierley Lane

BD46HL

Weardale Close

BD46FD

Fallowfield Walk

BD49BB

St Margarets Avenue

BD46LH

Fallowfield Gardens

BD49AT

Rushmoor Road

BD46DJ

Spen View Lane

BD58BR

Newhall Park Drive

BD49EU

Belford Close

BD127HA

Back New Street

BD46DG

Lynsey Gardens

BD46QP

Toftshaw Fold

BD49ED

Holme Wood Road

BD40AQ

Wycombe Green

BD40NT

Tong

BD46FQ

Spen View Lane

BD40SB

Westgate Hill Street

BD112BY

Cross Lane

BD40TZ

Ring Hay Road

BD49AW

Cutler Heights Lane

BD46QL

Toftshaw New Road

BD40QR

Denbrook Close

BD49ET

Grayswood Drive

BD46BH

Bierley House Avenue

BD40SJ

Westgate Hill Street

BD40QU

Raikes Avenue

BD48LA

Dick Lane

BD46ER

Coleshill Way

BD49PD

Cutler Heights Lane

BD49AR

Knowles Lane

BD40RS

Keeper Lane

BD49RL

Ashfield

BD49AD

Knowles Lane

BD49PL

Bela Avenue

BD46LD

Ferrand Avenue

BD46FB

Gleneagles Close

BD46BX

Langley Avenue

BD40JE

Madison Avenue

BD40TW

Middleham Court

BD40HS

Felcourt Drive

BD49HH

Lymington Drive

BD40NS

Kennerleigh Walk

BD40JL

Madison Avenue

BD48NQ

Levita Place

BD49DZ

Dorchester Crescent

BD46QX

Stead Road

BD40RL

Raikes Lane

BD40QQ

Raikes Avenue

BD46EX

Emsley Close

BD40DR

Copgrove Road

BD49QU

Vulcan Street

BD49BS

Broadstone Way

BD40SR

Westgate Terrace

BD49RF

The Paddock

BD40QF

Ryecroft Close

BD46QT

Toftshaw Lane

BD40TP

Copgrove Road

BD46EA

Tong

BD49NA

Rook Lane

BD49HL

Broadstone Way

BD40RU

Tong Lane

BD48LX

Sutton Grove

BD46JB

Dawson Mount

BD46NB

Tong Street

BD46HS

Railway Street

BD46EQ

Ashmore Gardens

BD40PS

John Street

BD49NB

Melford Street

BD49QX

William Street

BD49RW

Edward Street

BD40LG

Ovington Drive

BD49EQ

Haslemere Close

BD40HR

Knutsford Grove

BD40TN

Copgrove Road