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BD13 3BA

Thorpe Avenue

Thornton and Allerton

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Overview

Postcode BD13 3BA is located in a major urban area, within the Thornton and Allerton ward of Bradford in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Thornton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thornton is £47,304 per year. The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square located about 3.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Pitty Beck Wetlands.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Thornton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,713 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Thornton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Thornton is £47,304 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BD13 3BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Thornton near BD13 3BA 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD13 3BA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPitty Beck WetlandsLargeWalking directions to Pitty Beck Wetlands
0.2 miLeaventhorpe HallSmallWalking directions to Leaventhorpe Hall
0.4 miLower Grange Community Field and ParkSmallWalking directions to Lower Grange Community Field and Park

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
1,050.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
85.22(+93%)
Other theft
19.16(+188%)
Public order
17.65(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.61(-12%)
Other crime
10.59(+217%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
193
88.13%
Pakistani
12
5.48%
Other Asian
5
2.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.37%
Other
3
1.37%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
22.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
14.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.5%
Apprenticeship
23
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
93
78.81%
Owns with a mortgage
18
15.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.24%
Social rents from council
1
0.85%
Other social rented
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Thornton and Allerton

Based on 246 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Thornton and Allerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thornton and Allerton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thornton and Allerton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached49£279,505£2,849
Flats5£120,000£1,912
Semi-Detached116£195,000£2,500
Terraced76£150,000£1,932

10 year median price trend in Thornton and Allerton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornton and Allerton.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD13 3BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD13 3BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 20262, Thorpe Avenue, Bradford, BD13 3BASemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
26 Mar 202617, Thorpe Road, Bradford, BD13 3ATDetachedFreehold£265,500
30 Mar 20261485, Thornton Road, Bradford, BD13 3ASTerracedFreehold£158,500
05 Dec 20251497, Thornton Road, Bradford, BD13 3ASDetachedFreehold£385,000
26 Sept 20251485, Thornton Road, Bradford, BD13 3ASTerracedFreehold£158,500

Schools

In the BD13 3BA postcode area, located within Thornton, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD13 3BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryBeckfoot ThorntonAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Academy At St. JamesAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryClayton St John CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD13 3BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD13 3BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressBerrydale Close, Bradford, BD13 3DQWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bradford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,747
Band C£1,997
Band D£2,246
Band E£2,745
Band F£3,244
Band G£3,744
Band H£4,492

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 BD13 3BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Beverley Mullaney

Thornton and Allerton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Naz Shah

Bradford West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBradfordE08000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyBradford WestE14001120
ParishBradford, unparished areaE43000274
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ThorntonE02002225
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bradford 043AE01010794
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Frequently asked questions about BD13 3BA

Is BD13 3BA (Thornton) safe?

The area around BD13 3BA records about 150 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BD13 3BA?

The median sale price around BD13 3BA in Thornton is £195,000 (about £2,363 per square metre) based on 246 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD13 3BA?

There are 9 schools close to BD13 3BA, including Beckfoot Thornton (Good), The Academy At St. James (Good) and Clayton St John CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BD13 3BA?

BD13 3BA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,713 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

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.