Postcode BD1 2BX is located in a major urban area, within the City ward of Bradford in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Shearbridge & University area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 317.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shearbridge & University is £38,208 per year. The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Infirmary Fields.
Shearbridge & University has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,117 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Shearbridge & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 317.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shearbridge & University is £38,208 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from BD1 2BX.
Shearbridge & University near BD1 2BX has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bradford Forster Square | N/A | Walking directions to Bradford Forster Square |
| 0.4 mi | Bradford Interchange | N/A | Walking directions to Bradford Interchange |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Infirmary Fields | Small | Walking directions to Infirmary Fields |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £112,000 in City area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £255,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £95,000 | £754 |
| Flats | 41 | £88,500 | £2,034 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £190,000 | £1,775 |
| Terraced | 38 | £115,000 | £1,244 |
10 year median price trend in City
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD1 2BX.
In the BD1 2BX postcode area, located within Shearbridge & University, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD1 2BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 27 Sunbridge Road, Bradford, BD1 1JN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Alyonka & Aryana | 20 Barry Street, Bradford, BD1 2AW | Walking directions to Alyonka & Aryana |
| 0.1 mi | Misha Convenience Store | 31-33 Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AT | Walking directions to Misha Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Dobre Bo Polskie | Barry Street, Bradford, BD1 2LU | Walking directions to Dobre Bo Polskie |
| 0.2 mi | Ivegatee Mini Market | Ivegate, Bradford, BD1 1SQ | Walking directions to Ivegatee Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Bradford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BD1 2BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rizwan Saleem
City - Elected 2 May 2024
Naz Shah
Bradford West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BD1 2BX records about 317 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and public order.
The median sale price around BD1 2BX in Shearbridge & University is £112,000 (about £1,244 per square metre) based on 85 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BD1 2BX, including University of Bradford (Requires improvement), New College Bradford (Outstanding) and Dixons McMillan Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BD1 2BX is Bradford Forster Square, about 566 m away.
BD1 2BX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,117 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.