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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

BD40QL

Denbrook Crescent

BD40TE

Eggleston Drive

BD46AX

Hambledon Avenue

BD49AZ

Cutler Heights Lane

BD49QU

Vulcan Street

BD127HB

Green Street

BD127HF

Hollowfield Croft

BD40AG

Heysham Drive

BD40HY

Launceston Drive

BD46AE

Newhall Road

BD46NG

Kirkdale Way

BD49EN

Warnford Grove

BD49HU

Cutler Heights Lane

BD49QJ

Tong Street

BD49QS

Tong Street

BD127HG

Chatts Wood Fold

BD40HS

Felcourt Drive

BD40TP

Copgrove Road

BD46FJ

Burnham Close

BD46QJ

Shetcliffe Lane

BD46RB

Toftshaw Lane

BD49BW

Tong

BD49HG

Andover Green

BD49HY

Cutler Heights Lane

BD58FH

Coop Place

BD40AX

Chervana Court

BD40HG

Kesteven Road

BD46SU

Roydsdale Way

BD49BS

Broadstone Way

BD49DL

Holsworthy Road

BD58JX

Coop Place

BD40AP

Weldon Court

BD40BQ

Tenbury Fold

BD40EB

Hillview Rise

BD46AN

New Street

BD46AZ

Garthwood Close

BD46FR

Tong

BD46JG

Warton Avenue

BD46QF

Burberry Close

BD46QH

Greenfield Lane

BD49LT

Tong Street

BD49RJ

Tong Street

BD40AE

Heysham Drive

BD40DF

Danecourt Road

BD40LQ

Landscove Avenue

BD40SB

Westgate Hill Street

BD46AT

Midgley Row

BD46JS

Neville Avenue

BD48LN

Dudley Street

BD49AU

Denbury Mount

BD49EJ

Broadstone Way

BD49HJ

Broadstone Way

BD40HR

Knutsford Grove

BD46AU

Currer Avenue

BD46JU

Fairfax Avenue

BD46TQ

Roundell Avenue

BD49AE

Knowles Lane

BD49DJ

Salcombe Place

BD49ER

Stoneyhurst Way

BD49RS

Edward Street

BD49RW

Edward Street

BD58AG

Crestwood Close

BD40HB

Tyersal Lane

BD40PA

Simon Close

BD40SF

Westgate Hill Street

BD46LP

Tong Street

BD48ND

Forber Grove

BD49LU

Tong Street

BD49NL

Rook Lane

BD58AJ

Mill House Rise

BD40JP

Madison Avenue

BD40PY

Holme Lane

BD40QN

Denbrook Avenue

BD40TL

Dane Hill Drive

BD48LS

Fremantle Grove

BD49EF

Dulverton Grove

BD49PY

Knowles Lane

BD40AF

Heysham Drive

BD40JY

Wolston Close

BD40RP

Tong Lane

BD46QL

Toftshaw New Road

BD48JL

Arkwright Street

BD49DU

Bideford Mount

BD49EU

Belford Close

BD49PD

Cutler Heights Lane

BD49RD

Oasby Croft

BD112DN

Willow Tree Gardens

BD112PT

Battlefield View

BD40DW

Edlington Close

BD40PU

Holme Lane

BD46EB

Dunsford Avenue

BD46QX

Stead Road

BD40LG

Ovington Drive

BD40RN

Keeper Lane

BD46DN

Bierley Lane

BD46LG

Ferrand Avenue

BD47SQ

Rooley Lane

BD49AD

Knowles Lane

BD49SN

Bridgeway

BD49SW

Haslemere Close

Data Sources

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