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BD7 1QG

Great Horton Road

City

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Detailed insights for BD7 1QG

Overview

Postcode BD7 1QG 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 131.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shearbridge & University is £38,208 per year. The nearest station is Bradford Interchange located about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Horton Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Shearbridge & University has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,985 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Shearbridge & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BD7 1QG.

Flood risk

No risk

Shearbridge & University near BD7 1QG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BD7 1QG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 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 1QG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHorton ParkLargeWalking directions to Horton Park

Area Profile

Population
672
Population density
6,787.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.18(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.63(+2%)
Public order
13.16(+49%)
Vehicle crime
9.75(+73%)
Drugs
9.26(+158%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
327
48.66%
African
88
13.1%
Other White
59
8.78%
British
47
6.99%
Indian
40
5.95%
Total population: 672

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
184
32.8%
Level 3 (A level)
123
21.93%
No qualifications
119
21.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
52
9.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
7.66%
Total 16+ residents: 561

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
86
55.13%
Owns outright
44
28.21%
Owns with a mortgage
17
10.9%
Other social rented
5
3.21%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.56%
Total households: 156

Property prices in City

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £112,000 in City area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £255,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in City over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£95,000£754
Flats41£88,500£2,034
Semi-Detached5£190,000£1,775
Terraced38£115,000£1,244

10 year median price trend in City

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD7 1QG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD7 1QG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Nov 2025Studyroom E16F, Scholars Village, Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1QGOtherLeasehold£10,000
11 Jun 2025Studyroom E18B, Horton House, 135, Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1QGOtherLeasehold£5,000
05 Mar 2025Room D Flat 20 Block E, Horton House, 135, Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1QGOtherLeasehold£3,000
04 Mar 2025Studyroom C8B, Horton House, 135, Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1QGOtherLeasehold£9,800
26 Mar 202526, Rand Street, Bradford, BD7 1RWTerracedFreehold£143,000

Schools

In the BD7 1QG postcode area, located within Shearbridge & University, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD7 1QG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCopthorne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 mi16 plusBradford CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAll Saints CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD7 1QG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD7 1QG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyGreat Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miHorton Park Mini MarketCrossley Street, Bradford, BD7 3BJWalking directions to Horton Park Mini Market
0.3 miMcColl's53 Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AZWalking directions to McColl's
0.3 miMorrisons DailyCarlton Street, Bradford, BD7 1DPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miGulf ShopListerhills Road, Bradford, BD7 1JTWalking directions to Gulf Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bradford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,747
Band C£1,997
Band D£2,246
Band E£2,745
Band F£3,244
Band G£3,744
Band H£4,492

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 1QG, 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 044CE01010836
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BD7 1QG

Is BD7 1QG (Shearbridge & University) safe?

The area around BD7 1QG records about 131 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, other theft and public order.

What is the average house price near BD7 1QG?

The median sale price around BD7 1QG in Shearbridge & University is £112,000 (about £1,244 per square metre) based on 85 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD7 1QG?

There are 20 schools close to BD7 1QG, including Copthorne Primary School (Outstanding), Bradford College (Good) and All Saints CofE Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BD7 1QG?

The closest station to BD7 1QG is Bradford Interchange, about 1,376 m away.

How deprived is the area around BD7 1QG?

BD7 1QG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,985 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.