Postcode BD5 8AG 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 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bowling Park.
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.
Bierley & Tong has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% 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.
The average income per household in Bierley & Tong is £46,325 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from BD5 8AG.
Bierley & Tong near BD5 8AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Low Moor located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bowling Park | Large | Walking directions to Bowling Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £226,750 | £245 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £157,000 | £210 |
| Terraced | 59 | £120,000 | £135 |
| Flats | 3 | £66,500 | £116 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD5 8AG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | 376, Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD5 8LD | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 7, Ridings Croft, Bradford, BD5 8AP | Detached | Freehold | £352,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 28, Bierley Lane, Bradford, BD4 6AA | Terraced | Freehold | £123,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 76, Bierley Lane, Bradford, BD4 6AA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 60, Bierley Lane, Bradford, BD4 6AA | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 |
In the BD5 8AG postcode area, located within Bierley & Tong, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD5 8AG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD4 7SR | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Bierley Superstore | 67-73 Hambledon Avenue, Bradford, BD4 6AX | Walking directions to Bierley Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Chatha's | New Street, Bradford, BD4 6AP | Walking directions to Chatha's |
| 0.3 mi | Gobbles Sandwich Shop | 101 Bierley Lane, Bradford, BD4 6AW | Walking directions to Gobbles Sandwich Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Your Local Convenience Store | Dunsford Avenue, Bradford, BD4 6FH | Walking directions to Your Local Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Bradford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BD5 8AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matt Edwards
Tong - Elected 2 May 2024
Judith Cummins
Bradford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BD5 8AG 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.
The median sale price around BD5 8AG in Bierley & Tong is £155,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to BD5 8AG, including Newhall Park Primary School (Good), Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan and Bradford Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BD5 8AG 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bradford South covering BD5 8AG is Judith Cummins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matt Edwards (Green Party).