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BD6 2AG

Birkby Haven

Royds

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Overview

Postcode BD6 2AG is located in a major urban area, within the Royds ward of Bradford in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Buttershaw area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 173.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Buttershaw is £42,055 per year. The nearest station is Low Moor, about 2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wibsey Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
173
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
40.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Buttershaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 351 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Buttershaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.9%

Approximately 40.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Buttershaw is £42,055 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BD6 2AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Buttershaw near BD6 2AG 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD6 2AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWibsey ParkLargeWalking directions to Wibsey Park
0.3 miBlackshaw Urban ParkMediumWalking directions to Blackshaw Urban Park

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
5,382.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
100.57(+128%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.89(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.27(+159%)
Public order
14.37(+63%)
Drugs
10.78(+200%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
345
88.92%
Other White
15
3.87%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
2.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.55%
Pakistani
4
1.03%
Total population: 388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
105
39.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
17.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
13.43%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.33%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
37
29.13%
Owns with a mortgage
29
22.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
17.32%
Owns outright
19
14.96%
Other social rented
15
11.81%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Royds

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£205
Sales (last 12 months)217
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £200K

Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £205 per square foot) in Royds area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Royds over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£258,500£237
Semi-Detached123£180,000£214
Terraced65£152,500£189
Flats4£69,000£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Royds

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royds.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137,500£59,750£110,000£85,000
2017£165,625£49,500£118,998£93,625
2018£171,000£53,975£114,995£107,000
2019£163,250£59,500£119,950£102,500
2020£182,000£100,000£117,998£102,000
2021£200,000£50,000£133,750£111,000
2022£237,000£67,750£144,500£115,000
2023£235,000£48,500£155,000£115,000
2024£223,750£77,475£160,000£127,625
2025£235,000£80,000£170,000£140,000
2026£258,500£80,000£180,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royds.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royds.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£135£143£116
2017£152£106£143£126
2018£163£118£142£120
2019£166£116£141£132
2020£158£163£169£138
2021£174£125£166£143
2022£213£137£174£161
2023£210£107£181£159
2024£210£158£188£162
2025£232£157£200£171
2026£242£146£213£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royds.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Royds in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD6 2AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD6 2AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202527, The Crescent, Bradford, BD6 3UASemi-DetachedFreehold£134,000
02 Apr 20264, Braine Croft, Bradford, BD6 2JFSemi-DetachedFreehold£196,000
19 Sept 20257, Braine Croft, Bradford, BD6 2JFTerracedFreehold£200,000
28 Aug 202565, Braine Croft, Bradford, BD6 2JFTerracedFreehold£175,000
01 Aug 202520, Braine Croft, Bradford, BD6 2JFTerracedFreehold£155,000

Schools

In the BD6 2AG postcode area, located within Buttershaw, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD6 2AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryFarfield Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryButtershaw Business & Enterprise College AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Serious Weaknesses

0.4 miPrimaryReevy Hill Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD6 2AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD6 2AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTescoHalifax Road, Bradford, BD6 2DWWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miLidlCarr House Road, Halifax, HX3 7RJWalking directions to Lidl

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 BD6 2AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Thornton

Royds - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Judith Cummins

Bradford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBradfordE08000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyBradford SouthE14001119
WardRoydsE05001361
ParishBradford, unparished areaE43000274
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ButtershawE02002241
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bradford 059DE01010850
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BD6 2AG

Is BD6 2AG (Buttershaw) safe?

The area around BD6 2AG records about 173 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BD6 2AG?

The median sale price around BD6 2AG in Buttershaw is £175,000 (about £205 per square foot) based on 217 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD6 2AG?

There are 11 schools close to BD6 2AG, including Farfield Primary and Nursery School (Good), Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy (Serious Weaknesses) and Reevy Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BD6 2AG?

BD6 2AG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 351 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD6 2AG (Buttershaw) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bradford South covering BD6 2AG is Judith Cummins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Thornton (Labour Party).