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BD4 6JU

Fairfax Avenue

Tong

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Overview

Postcode BD4 6JU is located in a major urban area, within the Tong ward of Bradford in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Bierley & Tong area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bierley & Tong is £46,325 per year. The nearest station is Low Moor, about 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Knowles Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
48.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Bierley & Tong has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,126 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bierley & Tong has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.8%

Approximately 48.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Bierley & Tong is £46,325 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BD4 6JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Bierley & Tong near BD4 6JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Low Moor located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD4 6JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKnowles ParkMediumWalking directions to Knowles Park

Area Profile

Population
546
Population density
8,892.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
93.01(+110%)
Public order
18.53(+110%)
Other theft
11.58(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.58(+35%)
Burglary
9.65(+89%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
53.56%
Other White
70
12.8%
Pakistani
64
11.7%
African
31
5.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
4.02%
Total population: 547

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
23.45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
83
23.45%
Level 3 (A level)
54
15.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
12.71%
Total 16+ residents: 354

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
32.94%
Other social rented
43
25.29%
Social rents from council
40
23.53%
Owns outright
12
7.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
4.71%
Total households: 170

Property prices in Tong

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£187
Sales (last 12 months)163
Typical range (middle 50%)£118K – £195K

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £187 per square foot) in Tong area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tong over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£226,750£245
Semi-Detached73£157,000£210
Terraced59£120,000£135
Flats3£66,500£116

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tong

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tong.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£159,975£65,000£99,000£70,000
2017£176,500£53,900£100,000£87,000
2018£176,000£39,995£100,000£85,000
2019£190,000£64,975£110,000£70,500
2020£196,250£77,000£103,750£78,750
2021£215,000£55,000£125,000£83,000
2022£206,000£66,000£130,500£105,000
2023£262,500£70,000£135,000£100,000
2024£220,000£73,500£145,000£105,000
2025£226,500£76,000£155,000£112,750
2026£275,000£157,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tong.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tong.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£85£119£70
2017£168£72£128£108
2018£171£74£130£97
2019£163£107£139£88
2020£174£107£144£93
2021£189£100£159£96
2022£210£101£173£125
2023£232£129£174£122
2024£242£124£180£127
2025£235£124£193£131
2026£251£219£137
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tong.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tong in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD4 6JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD4 6JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 202518, Fairfax Avenue, Bradford, BD4 6JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
13 Feb 202610, Fairfax Crescent, Bradford, BD4 6BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£122,500
17 Oct 2025103, Burnham Avenue, Bradford, BD4 6JESemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
05 Sept 202553, Burnham Avenue, Bradford, BD4 6JETerracedFreehold£185,000
12 Jun 202637, Fairfax Avenue, Bradford, BD4 6JYSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the BD4 6JU postcode area, located within Bierley & Tong, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD4 6JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt John's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNewhall Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD4 6JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD4 6JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Tuk Shop30 Dawson Lane, Bradford, BD4 6JDWalking directions to The Tuk Shop
0.2 miBierley Mini Market28 Dawson Lane, Bradford, BD4 6HNWalking directions to Bierley Mini Market
0.2 miBierley Superstore67-73 Hambledon Avenue, Bradford, BD4 6AXWalking directions to Bierley Superstore
0.3 miSouthfield Minimarket110 Tong Street, Bradford, BD4 6HDWalking directions to Southfield Minimarket
0.3 miGobbles Sandwich Shop101 Bierley Lane, Bradford, BD4 6AWWalking directions to Gobbles Sandwich Shop

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 BD4 6JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matt Edwards

Tong - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Judith Cummins

Bradford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBradfordE08000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyBradford SouthE14001119
WardTongE05001365
ParishBradford, unparished areaE43000274
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bierley & TongE02002239
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bradford 057BE01010815
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BD4 6JU

Is BD4 6JU (Bierley & Tong) safe?

The area around BD4 6JU records about 158 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near BD4 6JU?

The median sale price around BD4 6JU in Bierley & Tong is £155,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD4 6JU?

There are 11 schools close to BD4 6JU, including St John's CofE Primary School (Outstanding), St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good) and Newhall Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BD4 6JU?

BD4 6JU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,126 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD4 6JU (Bierley & Tong) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bradford South covering BD4 6JU is Judith Cummins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matt Edwards (Green Party).