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BD7 1BL

Ashgrove

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Detailed insights for BD7 1BL

Overview

Postcode BD7 1BL is located in a major urban area, within the City ward of Bradford in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Holme Top area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 260.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holme Top is £35,761 per year. The nearest station is Bradford Interchange, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
261
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Holme Top has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 872 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Holme Top has a very high crime rate, with approximately 260.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.1%

Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Holme Top is £35,761 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from BD7 1BL.

Flood risk

No risk

Holme Top near BD7 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bradford Interchange located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BD7 1BL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bradford Interchange

N/A

Walking directions to Bradford Interchange
0.7 mi

Bradford Forster Square

N/A

Walking directions to Bradford Forster Square

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
3,743.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
133.75(+203%)
Public order
24.77(+181%)
Vehicle crime
17.96(+219%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.72(+94%)
Other theft
15.48(+133%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
100
43.1%
African
32
13.79%
British
30
12.93%
Other White
20
8.62%
Other
15
6.47%
Total population: 232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
31.05%
Level 3 (A level)
49
25.79%
No qualifications
48
25.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
7.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
4.21%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
31
44.93%
Owns outright
9
13.04%
Owns with a mortgage
9
13.04%
Other social rented
7
10.14%
Other forms of private rent
7
10.14%
Total households: 69

Property prices in City

Median price£110,000
Price per sq ft£106
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£67K – £139K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £106 per square foot) in City area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in City over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£182,500£218
Terraced38£120,000£108
Flats41£82,000£97

10-year price trendmedian sale price in City

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£39,995£95,000£82,500
2017£65,000£100,000£80,000
2018£68,975£70,000£70,000
2019£56,048£100,500£80,500
2020£50,000£96,500£91,500
2021£64,000£166,000£85,000
2022£75,000£140,000£110,000
2023£77,500£102,500£100,000
2024£130,000£151,000£115,000
2025£112,000£190,000£120,000
2026£48,750£157,500£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£128£155£75
2017£149£60£68
2018£136£101£64
2019£152£161£70
2020£124£139£79
2021£186£86£82
2022£141£99£91
2023£99£85£84
2024£345£197£99
2025£114£154£109
2026£93£173£98
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD7 1BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD7 1BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jun 202539, Morley Street, Bradford, BD7 1BEOtherFreehold£40,000
02 Apr 202611, Melbourne Place, Bradford, BD5 0JADetachedFreehold£650,000
07 Nov 202511, Melbourne Place, Bradford, BD5 0JAOtherFreehold£600,000
19 Nov 202517, Ashgrove, Bradford, BD7 1BNTerracedFreehold£250,000
20 Feb 202616, Easby Road, Bradford, BD7 1QXTerracedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the BD7 1BL postcode area, located within Holme Top, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD7 1BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryDixons McMillan AcademyFree schools

Good

0.2 miSecondaryDixons Trinity AcademyFree schools

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryDixons Music PrimaryFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD7 1BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD7 1BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSalahadin Food StoreLansdowne Place, Bradford, BD7 1BEWalking directions to Salahadin Food Store
0.1 miMcColl's53 Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AZWalking directions to McColl's
0.1 miKubusLittle Horton Lane, Bradford, BD5 0BUWalking directions to Kubus
0.2 miHorton Food StoreLittle Horton Lane, Bradford, BD5 0BUWalking directions to Horton Food Store
0.2 miAFGBack Elizabeth Street, Bradford, BD5 0HSWalking directions to AFG

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 BD7 1BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rizwan Saleem

City - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Naz Shah

Bradford West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBradfordE08000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyBradford WestE14001120
WardCityE05001347
ParishTridentE04010587
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Holme TopE02002230
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bradford 048AE01010731
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BD7 1BL

Is BD7 1BL (Holme Top) safe?

The area around BD7 1BL records about 261 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, other theft and public order.

What is the average house price near BD7 1BL?

The median sale price around BD7 1BL in Holme Top is £110,000 (about £106 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD7 1BL?

There are 20 schools close to BD7 1BL, including Dixons McMillan Academy (Good), Dixons Trinity Academy (Outstanding) and Dixons Music Primary (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BD7 1BL?

The closest station to BD7 1BL is Bradford Interchange, about 859 m away.

How deprived is the area around BD7 1BL?

BD7 1BL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 872 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD7 1BL (Holme Top) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bradford West covering BD7 1BL is Naz Shah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rizwan Saleem (Independent).