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BD2 4RL

Pollard Lane

Bowling and Barkerend

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Undercliffe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from BD2 4RL.

Flood risk

No risk

Undercliffe near BD2 4RL 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BD2 4RL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Bradford Forster Square

N/A

Walking directions to Bradford Forster Square

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD2 4RL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBeech Grove ParkSmallWalking directions to Beech Grove Park

Area Profile

Population
545
Population density
18,227.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.27(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.65(-4%)
Public order
10.01(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.1(+6%)
Other theft
9.1(+37%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
389
71.51%
British
44
8.09%
Bangladeshi
40
7.35%
Other Asian
34
6.25%
Other
12
2.21%
Total population: 544

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
116
31.02%
Level 4+ (Degree)
84
22.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
14.71%
Level 3 (A level)
48
12.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
12.03%
Total 16+ residents: 374

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
44
34.11%
Owns with a mortgage
43
33.33%
Owns outright
32
24.81%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.65%
Social rents from council
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Bowling and Barkerend

Median price£110,750
Price per sq ft£124
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£87K – £145K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bowling and Barkerend over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£270,000£221
Semi-Detached29£147,500£200
Terraced93£105,000£112
Flats9£80,000£108

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bowling and Barkerend

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowling and Barkerend.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowling and Barkerend.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowling and Barkerend.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowling and Barkerend.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bowling and Barkerend in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD2 4RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD2 4RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Apr 20268, Pollard Lane, Bradford, BD2 4RLTerracedFreehold£155,000
27 May 202511, Westfield Terrace, Bradford, BD2 4RJTerracedFreehold£120,000
28 Apr 20268, The Lawns, Bradford, BD3 0PZTerracedFreehold£180,000
03 Jul 202618, Fernbank Road, Bradford, BD3 0PJTerracedFreehold£175,000
15 Aug 202540, Barmby Road, Bradford, BD2 4RDTerracedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the BD2 4RL postcode area, located within Undercliffe, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD2 4RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPeel Park Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryByron Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBarkerend Primary Leadership AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BD2 4RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD2 4RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBeech Stores20 Beech Grove, Undercliffe, Bradford, BD3 0PWWalking directions to Beech Stores
0.3 miTesco Express465-469 Otley Road, Bradford, BD2 4QFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miCostcutter495-497 Otley Road, Bradford, BD2 4QLWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miCo-op Food191 Otley Road, Bradford, BD3 0HYWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 4RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ismail Uddin

Bowling and Barkerend - 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 035DE01010831
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BD2 4RL

Is BD2 4RL (Undercliffe) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near BD2 4RL?

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.

What schools are near BD2 4RL?

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.

What is the nearest station to BD2 4RL?

The closest station to BD2 4RL is Bradford Forster Square, about 1,542 m away.

How deprived is the area around BD2 4RL?

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).

Who represents BD2 4RL (Undercliffe) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).