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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 £119,375 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): 164
Typical range (middle 50%): £119K – £195K

Based on 164 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£247
Semi-Detached74£160,000£211
Terraced60£120,000£135
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£115,000
2026£277,475—£160,000£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£194£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

BD46DW

Boy Lane

BD46JY

Fairfax Avenue

BD40NQ

Landscove Avenue

BD40RG

Holme Bank

BD46RY

Roydsdale Way

BD46QQ

Greenfield Lane

BD46LA

Ferrand Avenue

BD46BP

Fairfax Crescent

BD49EB

Haslemere Close

BD46AR

Smith Street

BD40PW

Wenborough Lane

BD46TE

Bierley House Avenue

BD46BA

Hambledon Avenue

BD58FB

The Fairway

BD58FH

Coop Place

BD40LD

Leamside Walk

BD40FN

Tong

BD40BD

Halesworth Crescent

BD49AB

Bridgeway

BD46TD

Shetcliffe Lane

BD46SE

Roydsdale Way

BD46FN

Redwood Crescent

BD58AA

Hopefield Way

BD46DZ

Fieldhurst Court

BD46BU

Bierley House Avenue

BD46LW

Fawcett Place

BD40EF

Stratton View

BD49PT

Lordsfield Place

BD49BD

St Margarets Avenue

BD40DB

Copgrove Road

BD46QU

Faye Gardens

BD40PD

Wenborough Lane

BD40NX

Raikes Avenue

BD46DF

Spen Close

BD49DS

Meadview

BD49HU

Cutler Heights Lane

BD49AX

Tiverton Walk

BD46AG

Ilbert Avenue

BD127EZ

Mill Carr Hill Road

BD46BS

Bierley House Avenue

BD40QY

Fieldside Close

BD40PR

Oddy Street

BD49EW

Broadstone Way

BD127HU

Westerton Court

BD58AJ

Mill House Rise

BD58FE

Newhall Way

BD48LL

Dudley Street

BD46FP

De Lacey Mews

BD49BQ

Rook Lane

BD46FT

Tong

BD48JL

Arkwright Street

BD49EG

Grayswood Crescent

BD40RN

Keeper Lane

BD40NP

Craigmore Court

BD40JQ

Madison Avenue

BD49DD

Brendon Walk

BD40HQ

Bowater Court

BD46EL

Ferrand Avenue

BD46AW

Bierley Lane

BD49DP

Dorchester Crescent

BD46AE

Newhall Road

BD49EA

Holme Wood Road

BD46TQ

Roundell Avenue

BD46HN

Dawson Lane

BD46JF

Dawson Lane

BD46FE

Lexington Close

BD46DU

Bierley Lane

BD49RP

Ashwood Street

BD46HP

Bierley View

BD58LB

Rooley Lane

BD46AZ

Garthwood Close

BD46AF

Newhall Road

BD40TF

Greenholme Court

BD127HG

Chatts Wood Fold

BD49HJ

Broadstone Way

BD49ER

Stoneyhurst Way

BD40DW

Edlington Close

BD40QJ

Denbrook Avenue

BD40RX

Tong Lane