Postcode BD7 1RL 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, roughly 1.2× 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 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Horton Park.
Shearbridge & University has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,031 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Shearbridge & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% 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.
The average income per household in Shearbridge & University is £38,208 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from BD7 1RL.
Shearbridge & University near BD7 1RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bradford Interchange located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Horton Park | Large | Walking directions to Horton Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £182,500 | £218 |
| Terraced | 38 | £120,000 | £108 |
| Flats | 41 | £82,000 | £97 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD7 1RL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | 15, Retford Place, Bradford, BD7 1RL | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 09 Feb 2026 | 24, Grantham Place, Bradford, BD7 1RJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 14, Grantham Place, Bradford, BD7 1RJ | Terraced | Freehold | £153,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | 50, Grantham Road, Bradford, BD7 1RQ | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 9, Grantham Road, Bradford, BD7 1RQ | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the BD7 1RL postcode area, located within Shearbridge & University, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD7 1RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Umar Food Store | Rothesay Terrace, Bradford, BD7 3AD | Walking directions to Umar Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Salahadin Food Store | Lansdowne Place, Bradford, BD7 1BE | Walking directions to Salahadin Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Al Halal Supermarket | Shearbridge Road, Bradford, BD7 1PD | Walking directions to Al Halal Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Horton Park Mini Market | Crossley Street, Bradford, BD7 3BJ | Walking directions to Horton Park Mini Market |
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 BD7 1RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rizwan Saleem
City - Elected 2 May 2024
Naz Shah
Bradford West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BD7 1RL 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.
The median sale price around BD7 1RL in Shearbridge & University is £110,000 (about £106 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BD7 1RL, including Copthorne Primary School (Outstanding), All Saints CofE Primary School and Dixons Music Primary (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BD7 1RL is Bradford Interchange, about 1,332 m away.
BD7 1RL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,031 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bradford West covering BD7 1RL is Naz Shah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rizwan Saleem (Independent).