Postcode insights

BD1 2DW

Holmfield Street

City

Property search →

Interactive map showing BD1 2DW and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for BD1 2DW

Overview

Postcode BD1 2DW 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 Central Bradford area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 611.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Bradford is £37,703 per year. The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Infirmary Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
611
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Bradford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 583 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Bradford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 611.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.5%

Approximately 26.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Central Bradford is £37,703 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from BD1 2DW.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Bradford near BD1 2DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BD1 2DW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bradford Forster Square

N/A

Walking directions to Bradford Forster Square
0.5 mi

Bradford Interchange

N/A

Walking directions to Bradford Interchange

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD1 2DW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miInfirmary FieldsSmallWalking directions to Infirmary Fields

Area Profile

Population
151
Population density
15,252.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
265.65(+501%)
Drugs
82.28(+2192%)
Public order
71.77(+713%)
Anti-social behaviour
59.08(+313%)
Other theft
42.89(+545%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
49
32.67%
Other White
24
16%
Indian
22
14.67%
Other
15
10%
Arab
9
6%
Total population: 150

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
49.63%
Level 3 (A level)
22
16.3%
No qualifications
21
15.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
7.41%
Apprenticeship
7
5.19%
Total 16+ residents: 135

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
61.76%
Other social rented
23
22.55%
Owns with a mortgage
8
7.84%
Social rents from council
4
3.92%
Shared ownership
3
2.94%
Total households: 102

Property prices in City

Median price£100,000
Price per sq ft£102
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£64K – £138K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 (about £102 per square foot) in City area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in City over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£182,500£218
Terraced37£120,000£106
Flats39£68,500£97

10-year price trendmedian sale price in City

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£39,995£95,000£82,500
2017£65,000£100,000£80,000
2018£68,975£70,000£70,000
2019£56,048£100,500£80,500
2020£50,000£96,500£91,500
2021£64,000£166,000£85,000
2022£75,000£140,000£110,000
2023£77,500£102,500£100,000
2024£130,000£151,000£115,000
2025£112,000£190,000£120,000
2026£48,750£157,500£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£128£155£75
2017£149£60£68
2018£136£101£64
2019£152£161£70
2020£124£139£79
2021£186£86£82
2022£141£99£91
2023£99£85£84
2024£345£197£99
2025£114£154£109
2026£93£173£98
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for City in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD1 2DW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD1 2DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 2025Flat 29, 108, Thornton Road, Bradford, BD1 2DXFlatsLeasehold£50,000
08 Dec 2025Apartment 22, Colonial Building 135-139, Sunbridge Road, Bradford, BD1 2NBFlatsLeasehold£54,000
30 Jun 2025Apartment 2, Colonial Building 135-139, Sunbridge Road, Bradford, BD1 2NBFlatsLeasehold£50,000
08 May 2025Apartment 40, Colonial Building 135-139, Sunbridge Road, Bradford, BD1 2NBFlatsLeasehold£40,000
08 May 2025Apartment 56, Colonial Building 135-139, Sunbridge Road, Bradford, BD1 2NBFlatsLeasehold£40,000

Schools

In the BD1 2DW postcode area, located within Central Bradford, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD1 2DW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableUniversity of BradfordHigher education institutions

Requires improvement

0.3 mi16 plusBradford CollegeFurther education

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood AssocMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BD1 2DW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD1 2DW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAlyonka & Aryana20 Barry Street, Bradford, BD1 2AWWalking directions to Alyonka & Aryana
0.1 miDobre Bo PolskieBarry Street, Bradford, BD1 2LUWalking directions to Dobre Bo Polskie
0.2 miMisha Convenience Store31-33 Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1ATWalking directions to Misha Convenience Store
0.2 miMorrisons DailyBradford, BD7 1ANWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miTesco Express27 Sunbridge Road, Bradford, BD1 1JNWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BD1 2DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rizwan Saleem

City - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Naz Shah

Bradford West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBradfordE08000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyBradford WestE14001120
WardCityE05001347
ParishBradford, unparished areaE43000274
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central BradfordE02006948
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bradford 065BE01033691
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BD1 2DW

Is BD1 2DW (Central Bradford) safe?

The area around BD1 2DW records about 611 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, public order and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BD1 2DW?

The median sale price around BD1 2DW in City is £100,000 (about £102 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD1 2DW?

There are 20 schools close to BD1 2DW, including University of Bradford (Requires improvement), Bradford College (Good) and The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BD1 2DW?

The closest station to BD1 2DW is Bradford Forster Square, about 613 m away.

How deprived is the area around BD1 2DW?

BD1 2DW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 583 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD1 2DW (Central Bradford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bradford West covering BD1 2DW is Naz Shah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rizwan Saleem (Independent).