Postcode BD4 8SW 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. The average income per household in Laisterdyke & Bowling is £38,827 per year. The nearest station is Bradford Interchange located about 1.0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Laisterdyke & Bowling has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,740 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Laisterdyke & Bowling has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Laisterdyke & Bowling is £38,827 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BD4 8SW.
Laisterdyke & Bowling near BD4 8SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bradford Interchange located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bradford Interchange | N/A | Walking directions to Bradford Interchange |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Bowling and Barkerend area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £295,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £145,000 |
| Detached | 6 | £257,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £80,000 |
| Terraced | 101 | £102,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bowling and Barkerend
In the BD4 8SW postcode area, located within Laisterdyke & Bowling, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Bradford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BD4 8SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ismail Uddin
Bowling and Barkerend - Elected 2 May 2024
Judith Cummins
Bradford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.