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BD7 1RN

Grantham Road

City

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Overview

Postcode BD7 1RN 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 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the 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
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

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

3.8%

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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from BD7 1RN.

Flood risk

No risk

Shearbridge & University near BD7 1RN 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 1RN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Bradford Interchange

N/A

Walking directions to Bradford Interchange
1 mi

Bradford Forster Square

N/A

Walking directions to Bradford Forster Square

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD7 1RN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHorton ParkLargeWalking directions to Horton Park
0.5 miSpencer ParkMediumWalking directions to Spencer Park

Area Profile

Population
465
Population density
18,750 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
290
62.63%
Other White
52
11.23%
African
36
7.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
3.24%
Other
15
3.24%
Total population: 463

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
94
29.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
72
22.36%
Level 3 (A level)
49
15.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
77
58.78%
Owns outright
32
24.43%
Owns with a mortgage
14
10.69%
Other social rented
5
3.82%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.53%
Total households: 131

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD7 1RN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD7 1RN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Oct 202574, Grantham Road, Bradford, BD7 1RNTerracedFreehold£96,500
26 Mar 202526, Rand Street, Bradford, BD7 1RWTerracedFreehold£143,000
30 Jun 202516, Rand Place, Bradford, BD7 1RTTerracedFreehold£95,000
20 Jan 202615, Retford Place, Bradford, BD7 1RLTerracedFreehold£140,000
12 Feb 2026Studyroom E4D, Horton House, 135, Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1QGFlatsLeasehold£10,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD7 1RN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCopthorne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryAll Saints CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryFarnham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD7 1RN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miUmar Food StoreRothesay Terrace, Bradford, BD7 3ADWalking directions to Umar Food Store
0.3 miHorton Park Mini MarketCrossley Street, Bradford, BD7 3BJWalking directions to Horton Park Mini Market
0.3 miAl Halal SupermarketShearbridge Road, Bradford, BD7 1PDWalking directions to Al Halal Supermarket
0.3 miMorrisons DailyGreat Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miSalahadin Food StoreLansdowne Place, Bradford, BD7 1BEWalking directions to Salahadin Food Store

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 1RN, 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 1RN

Is BD7 1RN (Shearbridge & University) safe?

The area around BD7 1RN 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 1RN?

The median sale price around BD7 1RN 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 1RN?

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

What is the nearest station to BD7 1RN?

The closest station to BD7 1RN is Bradford Interchange, about 1,431 m away.

How deprived is the area around BD7 1RN?

BD7 1RN 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).

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

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