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BD2 4RT

Lowther Street

Bolton and Undercliffe

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Detailed insights for BD2 4RT

Overview

Postcode BD2 4RT 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 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 are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Peel Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19%
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 1,984 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

19%

Approximately 19.0% 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 15 ft away from BD2 4RT.

Flood risk

No risk

Undercliffe near BD2 4RT 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 4RT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Bradford Forster Square

N/A

Walking directions to Bradford Forster Square

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD2 4RT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPeel ParkLargeWalking directions to Peel Park
0.3 miBeech Grove ParkSmallWalking directions to Beech Grove Park

Area Profile

Population
670
Population density
4,399.2 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
484
72.13%
British
51
7.6%
Other White
29
4.32%
Bangladeshi
26
3.87%
Caribbean
13
1.94%
Total population: 671

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
149
30.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
94
19.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
83
17.15%
Level 3 (A level)
62
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
59
12.19%
Total 16+ residents: 484

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
42.93%
Owns outright
34
18.48%
Owns with a mortgage
34
18.48%
Other social rented
25
13.59%
Social rents from council
10
5.43%
Total households: 184

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 4RT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD2 4RT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 2025Flat 58, Lunar, 289, Otley Road, Bradford, BD3 0EGFlatsLeasehold£39,995
26 Sept 2025Flat 71, Lunar, 289, Otley Road, Bradford, BD3 0EGFlatsLeasehold£39,995
29 May 2025Flat 82, Lunar, 289, Otley Road, Bradford, BD3 0EGFlatsLeasehold£55,000
28 Mar 20252, Undercliffe Old Road, Bradford, BD2 4QSTerracedFreehold£260,000
15 Aug 202540, Barmby Road, Bradford, BD2 4RDTerracedFreehold£150,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD2 4RT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPeel Park Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWellington Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryFeversham Girls' Secondary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD2 4RT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBeech Stores20 Beech Grove, Undercliffe, Bradford, BD3 0PWWalking directions to Beech Stores
0.2 miTesco Express465-469 Otley Road, Bradford, BD2 4QFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 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 4RT, 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 035DE01010831
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2004-08-01

Frequently asked questions about BD2 4RT

Is BD2 4RT (Undercliffe) safe?

The area around BD2 4RT 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 4RT?

The median sale price around BD2 4RT 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 4RT?

There are 20 schools close to BD2 4RT, including Peel Park Primary School and Nursery (Good), Wellington Primary School (Good) and Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BD2 4RT?

The closest station to BD2 4RT is Bradford Forster Square, about 1,569 m away.

How deprived is the area around BD2 4RT?

BD2 4RT 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 4RT (Undercliffe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bradford East covering BD2 4RT is Imran Hussain (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Ward (Independent).