Postcode BD1 2QL 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 1,445.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 12.8× 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 0.2 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.
Central Bradford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,494 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Central Bradford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,445.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.6% 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.
The average income per household in Central Bradford is £37,703 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from BD1 2QL.
Central Bradford near BD1 2QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bradford Forster Square | N/A | Walking directions to Bradford Forster Square |
| 0.3 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £182,500 | £218 |
| Terraced | 37 | £120,000 | £106 |
| Flats | 39 | £68,500 | £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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD1 2QL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 73, Godwin Street, Bradford, BD1 2SH | Other | Freehold | £247,500 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 83, Kirkgate, Bradford, BD1 1SZ | Other | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | 54, Westgate, Bradford, BD1 2QR | Flats | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 62, Westgate, Bradford, BD1 2QR | Other | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 37, Ivegate, Bradford, BD1 1SQ | Other | Freehold | £276,613 |
In the BD1 2QL postcode area, located within Central Bradford, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BD1 2QL
| 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 | Ivegatee Mini Market | Ivegate, Bradford, BD1 1SQ | Walking directions to Ivegatee Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Dobre Bo Polskie | Barry Street, Bradford, BD1 2LU | Walking directions to Dobre Bo Polskie |
| 0.1 mi | Himalayan Express | Bridge Street, Bradford, BD1 1NF | Walking directions to Himalayan Express |
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 2QL, 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 2QL records about 1445 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.
The median sale price around BD1 2QL in City is £100,000 (about £102 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BD1 2QL, including University of Bradford (Requires improvement), New College Bradford (Outstanding) and The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BD1 2QL is Bradford Forster Square, about 348 m away.
BD1 2QL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,494 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 2QL is Naz Shah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rizwan Saleem (Independent).