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BD4 8RH

Corban Street

Bowling and Barkerend

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Overview

Postcode BD4 8RH 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 172.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 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
172
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Laisterdyke & Bowling has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,632 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Laisterdyke & Bowling has a very high crime rate, with approximately 172.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from BD4 8RH.

Flood risk

No risk

Laisterdyke & Bowling near BD4 8RH 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD4 8RH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKnowles ParkMediumWalking directions to Knowles Park

Area Profile

Population
494
Population density
1,829.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.28(+75%)
Vehicle crime
21.08(+274%)
Burglary
18.15(+256%)
Other theft
12.3(+85%)
Other crime
12.3(+268%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
49.49%
Pakistani
84
16.97%
Bangladeshi
75
15.15%
Indian
39
7.88%
Other White
15
3.03%
Total population: 495

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
125
32.05%
No qualifications
82
21.03%
Level 3 (A level)
74
18.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
10%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
8.97%
Total 16+ residents: 390

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
33.57%
Owns outright
47
32.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
25.87%
Other social rented
5
3.5%
Social rents from council
3
2.1%
Total households: 143

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 8RH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD4 8RH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 2025505, Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD4 7SBTerracedFreehold£102,000
28 Mar 2025543, Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD4 7SBTerracedFreehold£71,000
15 Jan 20268, Fenby Close, Bradford, BD4 8QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£75,000
01 Aug 202515, Fenby Close, Bradford, BD4 8QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£86,000
27 Jun 20256, Fenby Close, Bradford, BD4 8QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£83,000

Schools

In the BD4 8RH postcode area, located within Laisterdyke & Bowling, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD4 8RH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miAll-throughBradford AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.1 miNot applicableDarul Uloom Dawatul ImaanOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryLower Fields Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD4 8RH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD4 8RH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miChahal StoreGarth Land Way, Bradford, BD4 9LPWalking directions to Chahal Store
0.3 miR.W. & S. Hall - Newsagents & Convenience StoreFern Street, Bradford, BD4 9JAWalking directions to R.W. & S. Hall - Newsagents & Convenience Store
0.4 miAsdaRooley Lane, Bradford, BD4 7SRWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miSouthfield Minimarket110 Tong Street, Bradford, BD4 6HDWalking directions to Southfield Minimarket

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 8RH, 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 046DE01010614
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BD4 8RH

Is BD4 8RH (Laisterdyke & Bowling) safe?

The area around BD4 8RH records about 172 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 8RH?

The median sale price around BD4 8RH 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 8RH?

There are 15 schools close to BD4 8RH, including Bradford Academy (Requires improvement), Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan and Lower Fields Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BD4 8RH?

BD4 8RH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,632 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD4 8RH (Laisterdyke & Bowling) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bradford East covering BD4 8RH is Imran Hussain (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ismail Uddin (Independent).