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BD15 7WP

Greenfinch Way

Thornton and Allerton

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Detailed insights for BD15 7WP

Overview

Postcode BD15 7WP 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 Frizinghall located about 2.8 miles away. There are 6 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
6.1%
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

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% 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 BD15 7WP.

Flood risk

No risk

Thornton near BD15 7WP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Frizinghall located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD15 7WP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miPitty Beck WetlandsLargeWalking directions to Pitty Beck Wetlands
0.3 miLeaventhorpe HallSmallWalking directions to Leaventhorpe Hall
0.1 miLower Grange Community Field and ParkSmallWalking directions to Lower Grange Community Field and Park

Area Profile

Population
536
Population density
1,473.4 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
171
31.96%
Pakistani
106
19.81%
Other Asian
82
15.33%
Other White
80
14.95%
Other
34
6.36%
Total population: 535

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
33.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
18.11%
No qualifications
62
17.27%
Level 3 (A level)
46
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
10.03%
Total 16+ residents: 359

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
86
47.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
60
33.33%
Owns outright
22
12.22%
Other social rented
6
3.33%
Social rents from council
5
2.78%
Total households: 180

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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD15 7WP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD15 7WP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 20259, Greenfinch Way, Bradford, BD15 7WPTerracedFreehold£135,000
03 Dec 202519, Greenfinch Way, Bradford, BD15 7WPSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
30 Apr 202521, Greenfinch Way, Bradford, BD15 7WPSemi-DetachedFreehold£90,000
24 Mar 20259, Jackdaw Close, Bradford, BD15 7WNTerracedFreehold£130,000
24 Apr 202614, Maitland Close, Bradford, BD15 7WLTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the BD15 7WP postcode area, located within Thornton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD15 7WP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Academy At St. JamesAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryBeckfoot ThorntonAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD15 7WP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD15 7WP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAllerton Mini Market & Off LicenceSaffron Drive, Bradford, BD15 7NQWalking directions to Allerton Mini Market & Off Licence
0.3 miTesco ExpressBerrydale Close, Bradford, BD13 3DQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miYour LocalSaffron Drive, Bradford, BD15 7NHWalking directions to Your Local
0.4 miZam ZamSaffron Drive, Bradford, BD15 7NHWalking directions to Zam Zam

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 BD15 7WP, 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 Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BD15 7WP

Is BD15 7WP (Thornton) safe?

The area around BD15 7WP 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 BD15 7WP?

The median sale price around BD15 7WP in Thornton is £195,000 (about £2,363 per square metre) based on 246 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD15 7WP?

There are 7 schools close to BD15 7WP, including The Academy At St. James (Good), St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Beckfoot Thornton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BD15 7WP?

BD15 7WP 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.