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BD5 8DU

Newhall Gardens

Tong

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Detailed insights for BD5 8DU

Overview

Postcode BD5 8DU is located in a major urban area, within the Tong area 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 median sale price in Tong is £157,000 (around £187 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £195,000. The nearest station is Low Moor, about 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Bierley & Tong has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,126 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bierley & Tong has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.1%

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.

Income level

5/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from BD5 8DU.

Flood risk

No risk

Bierley & Tong near BD5 8DU 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
521
Population density
5,194.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
93.01(+110%)
Public order
18.53(+110%)
Other theft
11.58(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.58(+35%)
Burglary
9.65(+89%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
52.49%
Pakistani
100
19.16%
Indian
67
12.84%
Other White
23
4.41%
Other
13
2.49%
Total population: 522

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
27.27%
No qualifications
103
25.31%
Level 3 (A level)
72
17.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
13.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 407

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
36.26%
Owns outright
54
29.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
24.18%
Social rents from council
8
4.4%
Other social rented
5
2.75%
Total households: 182

Property prices in Tong

Median price: £157,000
Price per sq ft: £187
Sales (last 12 months): 153
Typical range (middle 50%): £120K – £195K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 (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-Detached66£157,000£211
Terraced56£120,500£138
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD5 8DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD5 8DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 20251, Bannockburn Court, Bradford, BD5 8AEDetachedFreehold£220,000
30 Oct 202530, Bannockburn Court, Bradford, BD5 8AESemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
03 Jul 202625, Hopefield Way, Bradford, BD5 8AADetachedFreehold£300,000
01 May 202618, Hopefield Way, Bradford, BD5 8AADetachedFreehold£112,000
19 Dec 202556, Hopefield Way, Bradford, BD5 8AASemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD5 8DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNewhall Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicablePark Aspire Alternative Provision AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

N/A

0.7 miAll-throughBradford AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BD5 8DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD5 8DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miChatha'sNew Street, Bradford, BD4 6APWalking directions to Chatha's
0.3 miGobbles Sandwich Shop101 Bierley Lane, Bradford, BD4 6AWWalking directions to Gobbles Sandwich Shop
0.3 miBierley Superstore67-73 Hambledon Avenue, Bradford, BD4 6AXWalking directions to Bierley Superstore
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 8DU, 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 057BE01010815
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2012-04-01

Frequently asked questions about BD5 8DU

Is BD5 8DU (Bierley & Tong) safe?

The area around BD5 8DU 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.

What is the average house price near BD5 8DU?

The median sale price around BD5 8DU in Tong is £157,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD5 8DU?

There are 13 schools close to BD5 8DU, including Newhall Park Primary School (Good), Park Aspire Alternative Provision Academy and Bradford Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BD5 8DU?

BD5 8DU 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).

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

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

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