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BD2 3AW

Tower Street

Bolton and Undercliffe

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Detailed insights for BD2 3AW

Overview

Postcode BD2 3AW is located in a major urban area, within the Bolton and Undercliffe ward of Bradford in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Undercliffe area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Undercliffe is £39,958 per year. The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square, about 1.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Undercliffe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,609 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Undercliffe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Undercliffe is £39,958 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 216 ft away from BD2 3AW.

Flood risk

No risk

Undercliffe near BD2 3AW 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
9,290.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.37(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.02(-2%)
Drugs
10.37(+189%)
Public order
9.76(+11%)
Other theft
7.32(+10%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
68.64%
Pakistani
43
14.98%
Indian
8
2.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.79%
Other Asian
7
2.44%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
26.87%
No qualifications
53
23.35%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.93%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
33.82%
Owns outright
44
32.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
27.94%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.41%
Social rents from council
1
0.74%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Bolton and Undercliffe

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£196
Sales (last 12 months)198
Typical range (middle 50%)£131K – £195K

Based on 198 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Bolton and Undercliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bolton and Undercliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£247,500£232
Semi-Detached105£178,000£217
Terraced70£134,000£145
Flats3£80,000£130

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bolton and Undercliffe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bolton and Undercliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155,975£42,000£120,000£94,525
2017£152,500£54,760£113,000£85,000
2018£165,000£48,250£115,000£88,600
2019£175,000£47,000£123,000£90,000
2020£175,000£59,375£127,500£105,500
2021£190,250£75,000£140,000£108,000
2022£259,998£78,750£160,000£119,000
2023£255,000£99,950£155,000£117,500
2024£245,000£52,000£150,000£127,000
2025£225,000£55,000£172,500£132,750
2026£280,000£80,000£170,000£127,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bolton and Undercliffe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bolton and Undercliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£144£64£149£119
2017£165£113£138£99
2018£169£109£146£90
2019£182£106£152£98
2020£184£96£155£106
2021£189£130£180£111
2022£226£145£197£132
2023£215£162£195£131
2024£233£108£202£126
2025£222£150£215£133
2026£284£130£215£146
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bolton and Undercliffe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bolton and Undercliffe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD2 3AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD2 3AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 202616, Tower Street, Bradford, BD2 3AWFlatsLeasehold£80,000
08 Jan 202614, Tower Street, Bradford, BD2 3AWTerracedLeasehold£110,000
10 Jul 202530, Peterborough Road, Bradford, BD2 3APTerracedFreehold£144,000
19 Jan 202618, Peterborough Road, Bradford, BD2 3ARTerracedFreehold£78,250
16 Oct 2025175, Dudley Hill Road, Bradford, BD2 3AQTerracedFreehold£139,000

Schools

In the BD2 3AW postcode area, located within Undercliffe, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD2 3AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWellington Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPeel Park Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt. Clare's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BD2 3AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD2 3AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter495-497 Otley Road, Bradford, BD2 4QLWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miTesco Express465-469 Otley Road, Bradford, BD2 4QFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miTesco ExpressBolton Road, Bradford, BD2 4HPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miBest-oneKingsdale Crescent, Bradford, BD2 4DPWalking directions to Best-one
0.5 miToday's Extra14 Gain Lane, Bradford, BD2 3LWWalking directions to Today's Extra

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 BD2 3AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Ward

Bolton and Undercliffe - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Imran Hussain

Bradford East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBradfordE08000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyBradford EastE14001118
ParishBradford, unparished areaE43000274
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)UndercliffeE02002217
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bradford 035AE01010828
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1983-03-01

Frequently asked questions about BD2 3AW

Is BD2 3AW (Undercliffe) safe?

The area around BD2 3AW records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BD2 3AW?

The median sale price around BD2 3AW in Bolton and Undercliffe is £160,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 198 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD2 3AW?

There are 18 schools close to BD2 3AW, including Wellington Primary School (Good), Peel Park Primary School and Nursery (Good) and St. Clare's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BD2 3AW?

BD2 3AW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,609 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD2 3AW (Undercliffe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bradford East covering BD2 3AW is Imran Hussain (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Ward (Independent).