Postcode BD1 2EP 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 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shearbridge & University is £38,208 per year. The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Infirmary Fields.
Shearbridge & University has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,605 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Shearbridge & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 317 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from BD1 2EP.
Shearbridge & University near BD1 2EP 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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £106 per square foot) in City area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £182,500 | £218 |
| Terraced | 38 | £120,000 | £108 |
| Flats | 41 | £82,000 | £97 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD1 2EP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | 1, Godwin Street, Bradford, BD1 2SU | Other | Leasehold | £1,800,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | 34, Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AL | Flats | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | Apartment 22, Colonial Building 135-139, Sunbridge Road, Bradford, BD1 2NB | Flats | Leasehold | £54,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | Apartment 2, Colonial Building 135-139, Sunbridge Road, Bradford, BD1 2NB | Flats | Leasehold | £50,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | Apartment 40, Colonial Building 135-139, Sunbridge Road, Bradford, BD1 2NB | Flats | Leasehold | £40,000 |
In the BD1 2EP 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 2EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Misha Convenience Store | 31-33 Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AT | Walking directions to Misha Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Alyonka & Aryana | 20 Barry Street, Bradford, BD1 2AW | Walking directions to Alyonka & Aryana |
| 0.1 mi | Dobre Bo Polskie | Barry Street, Bradford, BD1 2LU | Walking directions to Dobre Bo Polskie |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 27 Sunbridge Road, Bradford, BD1 1JN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Chinese Supermarket | Chester Street, Bradford, BD5 0AX | Walking directions to Chinese Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Bradford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BD1 2EP, 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 2EP 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 2EP in Shearbridge & University is £110,000 (about £106 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BD1 2EP, including University of Bradford (Requires improvement), Bradford College (Good) and Dixons McMillan Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BD1 2EP is Bradford Forster Square, about 596 m away.
BD1 2EP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,605 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bradford West covering BD1 2EP is Naz Shah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rizwan Saleem (Independent).