Postcode BD5 8BB is located in a major urban area, within the Little Horton ward of Bradford in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Holme Top area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holme Top is £35,761 per year. The nearest station is Bradford Interchange, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Emsley (Alfred) Memorial Recreation Ground.
Holme Top has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 146 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Holme Top has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Holme Top is £35,761 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BD5 8BB.
Holme Top near BD5 8BB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bradford Interchange | N/A | Walking directions to Bradford Interchange |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Emsley (Alfred) Memorial Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Emsley (Alfred) Memorial Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Parkside Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkside Park |
| 0.4 mi | Trident Park | Small | Walking directions to Trident Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £129 per square foot) in Little Horton area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £133,000 | £157 |
| Terraced | 61 | £115,000 | £124 |
| Flats | 2 | £79,000 | £141 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £81,000 | £65,000 |
| 2017 | £92,500 | £68,000 |
| 2018 | £83,500 | £61,000 |
| 2019 | £80,625 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | £92,000 | £63,000 |
| 2021 | £100,000 | £76,000 |
| 2022 | £111,000 | £83,250 |
| 2023 | £120,000 | £86,750 |
| 2024 | £119,000 | £95,000 |
| 2025 | £120,000 | £105,000 |
| 2026 | £170,000 | £115,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £86 | £71 |
| 2017 | £100 | £77 |
| 2018 | £95 | £74 |
| 2019 | £111 | £78 |
| 2020 | £123 | £75 |
| 2021 | £126 | £88 |
| 2022 | £135 | £98 |
| 2023 | £141 | £98 |
| 2024 | £158 | £109 |
| 2025 | £157 | £115 |
| 2026 | £204 | £129 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD5 8BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | 28, Cranbrook Street, Bradford, BD5 8BD | Terraced | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 9, Cranbrook Street, Bradford, BD5 8BD | Terraced | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2025 | 12, Challis Grove, Bradford, BD5 7HT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £96,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 25, Mark Street, Bradford, BD5 8AX | Terraced | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 39, Mark Street, Bradford, BD5 8AX | Terraced | Freehold | £70,000 |
In the BD5 8BB postcode area, located within Holme Top, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD5 8BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lazeez | 296 Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, BD5 7BB | Walking directions to Lazeez |
| 0.1 mi | Makkah Market | Baxandall Street, Bradford, BD5 7BW | Walking directions to Makkah Market |
| 0.2 mi | Akbar General Food Store | Donisthorpe Street, Bradford, BD5 7DD | Walking directions to Akbar General Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Atique Foodstore | 2 Silverdale Road, Bradford, BD5 8DR | Walking directions to Atique Foodstore |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Gaythorne Road, Bradford, BD5 7JX | Walking directions to Spar |
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 8BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Talat Sajawal
Little Horton - Elected 2 May 2024
Imran Hussain
Bradford East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BD5 8BB records about 137 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, other theft and public order.
The median sale price around BD5 8BB in Holme Top is £115,000 (about £129 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BD5 8BB, including St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Good), The Fountain School (Inadequate) and Bowling Park Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BD5 8BB is Bradford Interchange, about 1,496 m away.
BD5 8BB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 146 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bradford East covering BD5 8BB is Imran Hussain (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Talat Sajawal (Independent).