Postcode BD5 8BW 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 Bowling Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bowling Park is £42,414 per year. The nearest station is Bradford Interchange located about 1.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Emsley (Alfred) Memorial Recreation Ground.
Bowling Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,730 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Bowling Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.2% 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.
The average income per household in Bowling Park is £42,414 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BD5 8BW.
Bowling Park near BD5 8BW 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 no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Emsley (Alfred) Memorial Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Emsley (Alfred) Memorial Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Parkside Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkside Park |
| 0.4 mi | Trident Park | Small | Walking directions to Trident Park |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £107,000 in Little Horton area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £230,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £130,000 |
| Terraced | 69 | £100,000 |
10 year median price trend in Little Horton
In the BD5 8BW postcode area, located within Bowling Park, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD5 8BW
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Atique Foodstore | 2 Silverdale Road, Bradford, BD5 8DR | Walking directions to Atique Foodstore |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Gaythorne Road, Bradford, BD5 7JX | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.