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BD5 8AP

Ridings Croft

Tong

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Detailed insights for BD5 8AP

Overview

Postcode BD5 8AP 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below 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 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Bierley & Tong has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,797 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bierley & Tong has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Bierley & Tong is £46,325 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from BD5 8AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Bierley & Tong near BD5 8AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Low Moor located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
7,575.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.62(-24%)
Burglary
11.05(+117%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.05(-23%)
Other theft
8.17(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.2(-16%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
134
38.4%
Indian
70
20.06%
Pakistani
61
17.48%
Other
35
10.03%
Other White
16
4.58%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
30.74%
No qualifications
54
21.01%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.45%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
46.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
28.44%
Owns outright
26
23.85%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.92%
Total households: 109

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD5 8AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD5 8AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 20267, Ridings Croft, Bradford, BD5 8APDetachedFreehold£352,000
09 Jun 202628, Bierley Lane, Bradford, BD4 6AATerracedFreehold£123,000
25 Mar 202676, Bierley Lane, Bradford, BD4 6AASemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
28 Jul 202560, Bierley Lane, Bradford, BD4 6AATerracedFreehold£130,000
09 May 202542 - 44, Bierley Lane, Bradford, BD4 6AAOtherFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the BD5 8AP postcode area, located within Bierley & Tong, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD5 8AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNewhall Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableDarul Uloom Dawatul ImaanOther independent school

N/A

0.6 miPrimarySt John's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD5 8AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD5 8AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBierley Superstore67-73 Hambledon Avenue, Bradford, BD4 6AXWalking directions to Bierley Superstore
0.2 miChatha'sNew Street, Bradford, BD4 6APWalking directions to Chatha's
0.2 miGobbles Sandwich Shop101 Bierley Lane, Bradford, BD4 6AWWalking directions to Gobbles Sandwich Shop
0.3 miAsdaRooley Lane, Bradford, BD4 7SRWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miYour Local Convenience StoreDunsford Avenue, Bradford, BD4 6FHWalking directions to Your Local Convenience 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 BD5 8AP, 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)Bierley & TongE02002239
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bradford 057EE01010818
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BD5 8AP

Is BD5 8AP (Bierley & Tong) safe?

The area around BD5 8AP records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near BD5 8AP?

The median sale price around BD5 8AP in Bierley & Tong is £155,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD5 8AP?

There are 13 schools close to BD5 8AP, including Newhall Park Primary School (Good), Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan and St John's CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BD5 8AP?

BD5 8AP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,797 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD5 8AP (Bierley & Tong) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bradford South covering BD5 8AP is Judith Cummins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matt Edwards (Green Party).