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BD1 2JS

Preston Street

City

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Overview

Postcode BD1 2JS 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 Brown Royd area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 284.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brown Royd is £40,684 per year. The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 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
284
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Brown Royd has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 762 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Brown Royd has a very high crime rate, with approximately 284.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.7%

Approximately 17.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Brown Royd is £40,684 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BD1 2JS.

Flood risk

High

Brown Royd near BD1 2JS has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BD1 2JS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bradford Forster Square

N/A

Walking directions to Bradford Forster Square
0.9 mi

Bradford Interchange

N/A

Walking directions to Bradford Interchange

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
609
Population density
1,132.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
132.68(+200%)
Shoplifting
45.38(+418%)
Other theft
35.61(+435%)
Public order
27(+206%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.27(+77%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
282
46.23%
British
91
14.92%
Other White
53
8.69%
Other
41
6.72%
Other Asian
29
4.75%
Total population: 610

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
156
33.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
104
22.41%
Level 3 (A level)
75
16.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
11.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
10.99%
Total 16+ residents: 464

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
121
52.38%
Other social rented
31
13.42%
Owns outright
29
12.55%
Owns with a mortgage
20
8.66%
Other forms of private rent
19
8.23%
Total households: 231

Property prices in City

Median price£110,000
Price per sq ft£106
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£67K – £139K

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.

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
Terraced38£120,000£108
Flats41£82,000£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD1 2JS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD1 2JS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 May 2026103, City Road, Bradford, BD8 8JROtherFreehold£514,661
01 Apr 2025Johnstones Paints, Jowett Street, Bradford, BD1 2JXOtherFreehold£248,000
18 Aug 2025Unit 8, Oakwood Court, City Road, Bradford, BD8 8JYOtherLeasehold£50,000
30 Jul 2025Unit 1, City Business Park, Saxon Street, Bradford, BD8 8AGOtherLeasehold£120,000
06 Mar 20269, St Michaels Road, Bradford, BD8 8HETerracedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the BD1 2JS postcode area, located within Brown Royd, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD1 2JS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood AssocMiscellaneous

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryDixons Manningham AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNurseryAbbey Green Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD1 2JS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD1 2JS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miGulf ShopListerhills Road, Bradford, BD7 1JTWalking directions to Gulf Shop
0.4 miMorrisons DailyGreat Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miThe Food WarehouseManningham Lane, Bradford, BD1 3AHWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.5 miMorrisons DailyBradford, BD7 1ANWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miAl Halal SupermarketShearbridge Road, Bradford, BD7 1PDWalking directions to Al Halal Supermarket

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 2JS, 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)Brown RoydE02002223
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bradford 041CE01010833
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BD1 2JS

Is BD1 2JS (Brown Royd) safe?

The area around BD1 2JS records about 284 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near BD1 2JS?

The median sale price around BD1 2JS in Brown Royd is £110,000 (about £106 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD1 2JS?

There are 20 schools close to BD1 2JS, including The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc, Dixons Manningham Academy (Good) and Abbey Green Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BD1 2JS?

The closest station to BD1 2JS is Bradford Forster Square, about 1,109 m away.

How deprived is the area around BD1 2JS?

BD1 2JS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 762 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD1 2JS (Brown Royd) in Parliament and on the local council?

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