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BD3 9BE

Bowling and Barkerend

Bradford

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Overview

Postcode BD3 9BE 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 Barkerend West & Little Germany area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 287.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barkerend West & Little Germany is £35,779 per year. The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Seymour Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
287
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
58.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Barkerend West & Little Germany has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 320 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Barkerend West & Little Germany has a very high crime rate, with approximately 287.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.8%

Approximately 58.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Barkerend West & Little Germany is £35,779 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from BD3 9BE.

Flood risk

No risk

Barkerend West & Little Germany near BD3 9BE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BD3 9BE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bradford Forster Square

N/A

Walking directions to Bradford Forster Square
0.5 mi

Bradford Interchange

N/A

Walking directions to Bradford Interchange

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD3 9BE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSeymour ParkSmallWalking directions to Seymour Park

Area Profile

Population
187
Population density
1,892.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
126.57(+186%)
Public order
36.8(+317%)
Vehicle crime
24.24(+331%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.34(+171%)
Drugs
22.44(+525%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
97
51.05%
Other White
38
20%
African
20
10.53%
Pakistani
12
6.32%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
2.63%
Total population: 190

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
36.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
29.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
9.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
8.02%
Level 3 (A level)
12
7.41%
Total 16+ residents: 162

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
35
30.7%
Social rents from council
32
28.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
24.56%
Owns outright
8
7.02%
Owns with a mortgage
6
5.26%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Bowling and Barkerend

Median price£110,000
Price per sq ft£124
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£85K – £145K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (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
Terraced94£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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD3 9BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD3 9BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 2025202, Harris Street, Bradford, BD1 5JATerracedFreehold£50,000
25 Apr 2025The Vault, Barkerend Road, Bradford, BD3 9AAOtherFreehold£210,500
30 Jun 2026Flat 20, Treadwells Mill, Upper Park Gate, Bradford, BD1 5DWFlatsLeasehold£33,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 11, Treadwells Mill, Upper Park Gate, Bradford, BD1 5DWFlatsLeasehold£32,000
10 Jul 2025205, Garnett Street, Bradford, BD3 9HAOtherFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the BD3 9BE postcode area, located within Barkerend West & Little Germany, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD3 9BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableTraining and Skills CentreOther independent special school

Inadequate

0.1 miSecondaryCarlton BollingAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryBarkerend Primary Leadership AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD3 9BE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD3 9BE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidl230 Barkerend Road, Bradford, BD3 9BNWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miSparHarewood Street, Bradford, BD3 9BYWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miPakeezah91 Edderthorpe Street, Bradford, BD3 9UDWalking directions to Pakeezah
0.4 miSainsbury's Local10 Charles Street, Bradford, BD1 1EYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miHimalayan ExpressBridge Street, Bradford, BD1 1NFWalking directions to Himalayan Express

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 BD3 9BE, 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)Barkerend West & Little GermanyE02006947
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bradford 064DE01033692
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2014-08-01

Frequently asked questions about BD3 9BE

Is BD3 9BE (Barkerend West & Little Germany) safe?

The area around BD3 9BE records about 287 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near BD3 9BE?

The median sale price around BD3 9BE in Barkerend West & Little Germany is £110,000 (about £124 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD3 9BE?

There are 19 schools close to BD3 9BE, including Training and Skills Centre (Inadequate), Carlton Bolling (Outstanding) and Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BD3 9BE?

The closest station to BD3 9BE is Bradford Forster Square, about 716 m away.

How deprived is the area around BD3 9BE?

BD3 9BE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 320 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD3 9BE (Barkerend West & Little Germany) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bradford East covering BD3 9BE is Imran Hussain (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ismail Uddin (Independent).