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BD4 9NA

Rook Lane

Tong

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Detailed insights for BD4 9NA

Overview

Postcode BD4 9NA 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 Bowling Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 208 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bowling Park is £42,414 per year. The nearest station is Bradford Interchange, about 1.6 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
208
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Bowling Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,741 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bowling Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 208 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bowling Park is £42,414 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from BD4 9NA.

Flood risk

No risk

Bowling Park near BD4 9NA 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD4 9NA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKnowles ParkMediumWalking directions to Knowles Park

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
2,749 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
91.24(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.47(+99%)
Public order
23.36(+165%)
Other theft
21.9(+229%)
Vehicle crime
18.25(+224%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
76.49%
Pakistani
46
13.69%
Other White
12
3.57%
Bangladeshi
6
1.79%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.19%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
33.74%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
19.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.45%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.35%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
39.01%
Owns with a mortgage
47
33.33%
Owns outright
33
23.4%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.55%
Social rents from council
1
0.71%
Total households: 141

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD4 9NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD4 9NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Feb 202638, Melford Street, Bradford, BD4 9NBTerracedFreehold£130,000
19 Jan 202650, Melford Street, Bradford, BD4 9NBTerracedFreehold£120,000
05 Dec 202524, Melford Street, Bradford, BD4 9NBTerracedFreehold£115,000
31 Oct 202536, Melford Street, Bradford, BD4 9NBTerracedFreehold£121,000
31 Mar 202517, Melford Street, Bradford, BD4 9NBTerracedFreehold£115,000

Schools

In the BD4 9NA postcode area, located within Bowling Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD4 9NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableDarul Uloom Dawatul ImaanOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miAll-throughBradford AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

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

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD4 9NA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD4 9NA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsdaRooley Lane, Bradford, BD4 7SRWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miSouthfield Minimarket110 Tong Street, Bradford, BD4 6HDWalking directions to Southfield Minimarket
0.3 miBierley Mini Market28 Dawson Lane, Bradford, BD4 6HNWalking directions to Bierley Mini Market
0.3 miThe Tuk Shop30 Dawson Lane, Bradford, BD4 6JDWalking directions to The Tuk Shop
0.4 miChahal StoreGarth Land Way, Bradford, BD4 9LPWalking directions to Chahal Store

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 9NA, 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)Bowling ParkE02002235
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bradford 053AE01010615
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BD4 9NA

Is BD4 9NA (Bowling Park) safe?

The area around BD4 9NA records about 208 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 public order.

What is the average house price near BD4 9NA?

The median sale price around BD4 9NA in Bowling Park is £155,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD4 9NA?

There are 11 schools close to BD4 9NA, including Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan, Bradford Academy (Requires improvement) and St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BD4 9NA?

BD4 9NA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,741 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD4 9NA (Bowling Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bradford South covering BD4 9NA is Judith Cummins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matt Edwards (Green Party).