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BD1 3LS

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Overview

Postcode BD1 3LS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 6 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
1445
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Bradford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,494 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Bradford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,445.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BD1 3LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Bradford near BD1 3LS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BD1 3LS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Bradford Forster Square

N/A

Walking directions to Bradford Forster Square
0.3 mi

Bradford Interchange

N/A

Walking directions to Bradford Interchange

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD1 3LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miInfirmary FieldsSmallWalking directions to Infirmary Fields

Area Profile

Population
139
Population density
1,471.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
612.49(+1286%)
Shoplifting
254.04(+2800%)
Public order
233.58(+2545%)
Anti-social behaviour
138.32(+868%)
Drugs
134.02(+3633%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
44
31.43%
Pakistani
22
15.71%
Other White
21
15%
British
20
14.29%
Arab
10
7.14%
Total population: 140

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
50.91%
No qualifications
15
13.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
10%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
8.18%
Apprenticeship
7
6.36%
Total 16+ residents: 110

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
90.79%
Social rents from council
2
2.63%
Other social rented
2
2.63%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.63%
Owns outright
1
1.32%
Total households: 76

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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD1 3LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD1 3LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jul 20252A, Darley Street, Bradford, BD1 3HHOtherFreehold£115,000
20 May 2025Flat 208, Cheapside Chambers 43, Cheapside, Bradford, BD1 4HPFlatsLeasehold£37,000
29 Oct 2025Unit 1, 7, Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4PBOtherLeasehold£143,000
09 May 2025Netherwood Chambers, 1A, Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4PBOtherLeasehold£38,000
28 Mar 20251, Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4PBOtherLeasehold£180,000

Schools

In the BD1 3LS postcode area, located within Central Bradford, there are 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD1 3LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableTraining and Skills CentreOther independent special school

Inadequate

0.5 mi16 plusNew College BradfordFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryCarlton BollingAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD1 3LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD1 3LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIvegatee Mini MarketIvegate, Bradford, BD1 1SQWalking directions to Ivegatee Mini Market
0.1 miSainsbury's Local10 Charles Street, Bradford, BD1 1EYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miGo LocalNorthgate, Bradford, BD1 3JPWalking directions to Go Local
0.1 miHimalayan ExpressBridge Street, Bradford, BD1 1NFWalking directions to Himalayan Express
0.1 miRugs4DecorNorthgate, Bradford, BD1 3JPWalking directions to Rugs4Decor

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 3LS, 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 065CE01033690
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BD1 3LS

Is BD1 3LS (Central Bradford) safe?

The area around BD1 3LS 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.

What is the average house price near BD1 3LS?

The median sale price around BD1 3LS in Central Bradford is £110,000 (about £106 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD1 3LS?

There are 20 schools close to BD1 3LS, including Training and Skills Centre (Inadequate), New College Bradford (Outstanding) and Carlton Bolling (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BD1 3LS?

The closest station to BD1 3LS is Bradford Forster Square, about 163 m away.

How deprived is the area around BD1 3LS?

BD1 3LS 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).

Who represents BD1 3LS (Central Bradford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bradford West covering BD1 3LS is Naz Shah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rizwan Saleem (Independent).