Postcode BD2 4RL is located in a major urban area, within the Bowling and Barkerend 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 125.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Beech Grove Park.
Undercliffe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,984 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Undercliffe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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.
The average income per household in Undercliffe is £39,958 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from BD2 4RL.
Undercliffe near BD2 4RL 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bradford Forster Square | N/A | Walking directions to Bradford Forster Square |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Beech Grove Park | Small | Walking directions to Beech Grove Park |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £110,750 (about £124 per square foot) in Bowling and Barkerend area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £288,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £270,000 | £221 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £147,500 | £200 |
| Terraced | 93 | £105,000 | £112 |
| Flats | 9 | £80,000 | £108 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £118,000 | £70,000 | £107,500 | £57,000 |
| 2017 | £152,498 | £64,000 | £105,000 | £58,250 |
| 2018 | £152,500 | £69,500 | £94,000 | £60,000 |
| 2019 | £164,000 | £76,500 | £102,500 | £59,000 |
| 2020 | £145,000 | £42,500 | £109,000 | £70,000 |
| 2021 | £185,000 | £60,000 | £120,000 | £74,000 |
| 2022 | £200,000 | £60,000 | £120,000 | £82,500 |
| 2023 | £170,000 | £60,000 | £132,500 | £88,000 |
| 2024 | £207,500 | £92,500 | £140,000 | £90,750 |
| 2025 | £265,000 | £53,500 | £146,250 | £100,001 |
| 2026 | £225,000 | £80,000 | £160,000 | £107,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £127 | £118 | £134 | £63 |
| 2017 | £139 | £105 | £142 | £63 |
| 2018 | £156 | £104 | £138 | £68 |
| 2019 | £164 | £115 | £135 | £63 |
| 2020 | £145 | £75 | £144 | £74 |
| 2021 | £170 | £90 | £157 | £81 |
| 2022 | £191 | £96 | £167 | £93 |
| 2023 | £209 | £110 | £171 | £98 |
| 2024 | £164 | £110 | £194 | £104 |
| 2025 | £179 | £101 | £199 | £112 |
| 2026 | £279 | £116 | £200 | £112 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD2 4RL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 2026 | 8, Pollard Lane, Bradford, BD2 4RL | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 11, Westfield Terrace, Bradford, BD2 4RJ | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 8, The Lawns, Bradford, BD3 0PZ | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 18, Fernbank Road, Bradford, BD3 0PJ | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 40, Barmby Road, Bradford, BD2 4RD | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the BD2 4RL postcode area, located within Undercliffe, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BD2 4RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Beech Stores | 20 Beech Grove, Undercliffe, Bradford, BD3 0PW | Walking directions to Beech Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 465-469 Otley Road, Bradford, BD2 4QF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 495-497 Otley Road, Bradford, BD2 4QL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 191 Otley Road, Bradford, BD3 0HY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 BD2 4RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ismail Uddin
Bowling and Barkerend - Elected 2 May 2024
Imran Hussain
Bradford East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BD2 4RL records about 126 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.
The median sale price around BD2 4RL in Bowling and Barkerend is £110,750 (about £124 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BD2 4RL, including Peel Park Primary School and Nursery (Good), Byron Primary School (Good) and Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BD2 4RL is Bradford Forster Square, about 1,542 m away.
BD2 4RL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,984 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bradford East covering BD2 4RL is Imran Hussain (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ismail Uddin (Independent).