Postcode BD5 8HR is located in a major urban area, within the Wibsey 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 127.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bowling Park is £42,414 per year. The nearest station is Bradford Interchange, about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Emsley (Alfred) Memorial Recreation Ground.
Bowling Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 192 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Bowling Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from BD5 8HR.
Bowling Park near BD5 8HR 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Emsley (Alfred) Memorial Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Emsley (Alfred) Memorial Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Parkside Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkside Park |
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Wibsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £288,750 | £247 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £180,000 | £214 |
| Terraced | 105 | £135,000 | £173 |
| Flats | 4 | £74,875 | £135 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £180,000 | £66,725 | £117,500 | £92,000 |
| 2017 | £134,500 | £86,000 | £111,000 | £85,000 |
| 2018 | £185,000 | £60,000 | £110,000 | £85,000 |
| 2019 | £171,500 | £70,000 | £116,500 | £88,000 |
| 2020 | £168,750 | £56,000 | £125,750 | £96,750 |
| 2021 | £174,000 | £66,000 | £138,550 | £100,000 |
| 2022 | £200,000 | £65,000 | £145,000 | £112,000 |
| 2023 | £262,500 | £37,275 | £142,000 | £104,500 |
| 2024 | £200,000 | £85,500 | £160,000 | £119,500 |
| 2025 | £296,250 | £76,875 | £172,250 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | £257,750 | £74,875 | £176,500 | £132,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187 | £122 | £140 | £119 |
| 2017 | £141 | £95 | £138 | £110 |
| 2018 | £162 | £108 | £139 | £109 |
| 2019 | £176 | £123 | £144 | £116 |
| 2020 | £177 | £142 | £159 | £121 |
| 2021 | £200 | £123 | £169 | £135 |
| 2022 | £201 | £123 | £179 | £146 |
| 2023 | £206 | £151 | £186 | £147 |
| 2024 | £210 | £167 | £197 | £175 |
| 2025 | £234 | £122 | £210 | £173 |
| 2026 | £209 | £140 | £217 | £180 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD5 8HR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | 22, Raymond Drive, Bradford, BD5 8HS | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 21, Raymond Drive, Bradford, BD5 8HS | Terraced | Freehold | £124,000 | |
| 04 Nov 2025 | 31, Runswick Terrace, Bradford, BD5 8LR | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 37, Runswick Terrace, Bradford, BD5 8LR | Terraced | Freehold | £143,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 24, Mayo Road, Bradford, BD5 8JA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £105,000 |
In the BD5 8HR postcode area, located within Bowling Park, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD5 8HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Mayo Avenue, Bradford, BD5 8HP | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Atique Foodstore | 2 Silverdale Road, Bradford, BD5 8DR | Walking directions to Atique Foodstore |
| 0.4 mi | Makkah Market | Baxandall Street, Bradford, BD5 7BW | Walking directions to Makkah Market |
| 0.4 mi | Lazeez | 296 Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, BD5 7BB | Walking directions to Lazeez |
| 0.4 mi | Akbar General Food Store | Donisthorpe Street, Bradford, BD5 7DD | Walking directions to Akbar General Food 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 8HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Faiz Ilyas
Wibsey - Elected 2 May 2024
Judith Cummins
Bradford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BD5 8HR records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.
The median sale price around BD5 8HR in Bowling Park is £150,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BD5 8HR, including Bankfoot Primary School (Requires improvement), St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery (Requires improvement) and The Fountain School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BD5 8HR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 192 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 8HR is Judith Cummins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Faiz Ilyas (Labour Party).