Postcode BD5 8JL 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 Low Moor area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Low Moor is £44,448 per year. The nearest station is Low Moor, about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Emsley (Alfred) Memorial Recreation Ground.
Low Moor has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,154 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Low Moor has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Low Moor is £44,448 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from BD5 8JL.
Low Moor near BD5 8JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Low Moor located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 175 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 | 7 | £300,000 | £248 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £180,000 | £215 |
| Terraced | 100 | £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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD5 8JL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2025 | 46, Rooley Avenue, Bradford, BD6 1DA | Other | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 6, Woodleigh Avenue, Bradford, BD5 8JP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £238,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 12, Low Newall Field, Bradford, BD5 8AS | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 133, Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD5 8JH | Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 3, Radfield Road, Bradford, BD6 1BZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £282,500 |
In the BD5 8JL postcode area, located within Low Moor, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BD5 8JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Mayo Avenue, Bradford, BD5 8HP | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Atique Foodstore | 2 Silverdale Road, Bradford, BD5 8DR | Walking directions to Atique Foodstore |
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 8JL, 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 8JL records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, vehicle crime and burglary.
The median sale price around BD5 8JL in Wibsey is £150,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to BD5 8JL, including St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery (Requires improvement), Bankfoot Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Fountain School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BD5 8JL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,154 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 8JL is Judith Cummins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Faiz Ilyas (Labour Party).