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BD4 7RG

Old Farm Crescent

Bowling and Barkerend

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Overview

Postcode BD4 7RG 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 Laisterdyke & Bowling area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Laisterdyke & Bowling is £38,827 per year. The nearest station is Bradford Interchange, about 1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bowling Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Laisterdyke & Bowling has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,755 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Laisterdyke & Bowling has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.7%

Approximately 20.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Laisterdyke & Bowling is £38,827 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BD4 7RG.

Flood risk

No risk

Laisterdyke & Bowling near BD4 7RG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bradford Interchange located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD4 7RG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBowling ParkLargeWalking directions to Bowling Park

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
8,425.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.39(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.73(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.73(+95%)
Public order
13.63(+54%)
Other theft
12.39(+86%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
54.97%
Pakistani
89
27.64%
Indian
15
4.66%
Other White
14
4.35%
Bangladeshi
7
2.17%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
30%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
18.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
34.71%
Owns outright
27
22.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.7%
Other social rented
17
14.05%
Social rents from council
8
6.61%
Total households: 121

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD4 7RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD4 7RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jan 202635, Bromford Road, Bradford, BD4 7RESemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
19 Nov 202542, Flockton Road, Bradford, BD4 7RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
15 May 202653, Busfield Street, Bradford, BD4 7QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£218,000
27 Feb 202641, Busfield Street, Bradford, BD4 7QYTerracedFreehold£140,000
19 Sept 202534, Laverton Road, Bradford, BD4 7RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£129,000

Schools

In the BD4 7RG postcode area, located within Laisterdyke & Bowling, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD4 7RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableOastlers SchoolAcademy special converter

N/A

0.3 miAll-throughBradford AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miSecondaryBradford Forster AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD4 7RG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD4 7RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMaximus Food & Wine1-3 Flockton Drive, Bradford, BD4 7LLWalking directions to Maximus Food & Wine
0.5 miAsdaRooley Lane, Bradford, BD4 7SRWalking directions to Asda

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 7RG, 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)Laisterdyke & BowlingE02002228
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bradford 046AE01010609
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BD4 7RG

Is BD4 7RG (Laisterdyke & Bowling) safe?

The area around BD4 7RG records about 150 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BD4 7RG?

The median sale price around BD4 7RG in Laisterdyke & Bowling is £110,000 (about £124 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD4 7RG?

There are 20 schools close to BD4 7RG, including Oastlers School, Bradford Academy (Requires improvement) and Bradford Forster Academy (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BD4 7RG?

BD4 7RG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,755 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD4 7RG (Laisterdyke & Bowling) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bradford East covering BD4 7RG is Imran Hussain (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ismail Uddin (Independent).