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BD7 1QA

Dirkhill Road

City

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Overview

Postcode BD7 1QA 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 Shearbridge & University area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 317 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shearbridge & University is £38,208 per year. The nearest station is Bradford Interchange, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Horton Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
317
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Shearbridge & University has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,605 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Shearbridge & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 317 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.3%

Approximately 12.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Shearbridge & University is £38,208 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from BD7 1QA.

Flood risk

No risk

Shearbridge & University near BD7 1QA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BD7 1QA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bradford Interchange

N/A

Walking directions to Bradford Interchange
0.9 mi

Bradford Forster Square

N/A

Walking directions to Bradford Forster Square

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD7 1QA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHorton ParkLargeWalking directions to Horton Park

Area Profile

Population
212
Population density
3,226.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
137.94(+212%)
Other theft
40.37(+507%)
Public order
26.68(+202%)
Vehicle crime
24.92(+343%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.57(+186%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
70
33.18%
Other White
38
18.01%
British
34
16.11%
African
19
9%
Other
15
7.11%
Total population: 211

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
32.42%
No qualifications
53
29.12%
Level 3 (A level)
20
10.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
10.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
8.24%
Total 16+ residents: 182

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
38
58.46%
Owns outright
10
15.38%
Other social rented
7
10.77%
Owns with a mortgage
4
6.15%
Other forms of private rent
4
6.15%
Total households: 65

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD7 1QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD7 1QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Feb 202624, Grantham Place, Bradford, BD7 1RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
18 Jul 202514, Grantham Place, Bradford, BD7 1RJTerracedFreehold£153,000
20 Jan 202615, Retford Place, Bradford, BD7 1RLTerracedFreehold£140,000
05 May 202650, Grantham Road, Bradford, BD7 1RQTerracedFreehold£120,000
02 Apr 20269, Grantham Road, Bradford, BD7 1RQTerracedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the BD7 1QA postcode area, located within Shearbridge & University, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD7 1QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAll Saints CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryCopthorne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryDixons Music PrimaryFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD7 1QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSalahadin Food StoreLansdowne Place, Bradford, BD7 1BEWalking directions to Salahadin Food Store
0.3 miUmar Food StoreRothesay Terrace, Bradford, BD7 3ADWalking directions to Umar Food Store
0.3 miPremierLittle Horton Lane, Bradford, BD5 0NBWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miMcColl's53 Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AZWalking directions to McColl's
0.3 miMorrisons DailyGreat Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 1QA, 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
ParishBradford, unparished areaE43000274
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shearbridge & UniversityE02002226
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bradford 044AE01010834
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BD7 1QA

Is BD7 1QA (Shearbridge & University) safe?

The area around BD7 1QA records about 317 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 1QA?

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

What schools are near BD7 1QA?

There are 20 schools close to BD7 1QA, including All Saints CofE Primary School, Copthorne Primary School (Outstanding) and Dixons Music Primary (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BD7 1QA?

The closest station to BD7 1QA is Bradford Interchange, about 1,277 m away.

How deprived is the area around BD7 1QA?

BD7 1QA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,605 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD7 1QA (Shearbridge & University) in Parliament and on the local council?

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