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BD7 1RS

Alexandra Street

City

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Overview

Postcode BD7 1RS 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 4 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
8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

8%

Approximately 8.0% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 222 ft away from BD7 1RS.

Flood risk

No risk

Shearbridge & University near BD7 1RS 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BD7 1RS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Bradford Interchange

N/A

Walking directions to Bradford Interchange

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
473
Population density
8,312.8 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
326
69.07%
Other
33
6.99%
African
27
5.72%
Other White
23
4.87%
British
21
4.45%
Total population: 472

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
121
34.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
89
25.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
12.1%
Level 3 (A level)
32
9.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
7.2%
Total 16+ residents: 347

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
81
54%
Owns outright
39
26%
Other social rented
10
6.67%
Other forms of private rent
9
6%
Owns with a mortgage
8
5.33%
Total households: 150

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD7 1RS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD7 1RS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Aug 2025171, Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1RPOtherFreehold£225,000
14 Aug 2025171, Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1RPTerracedFreehold£225,000
30 Jun 202516, Rand Place, Bradford, BD7 1RTTerracedFreehold£95,000
26 Mar 202526, Rand Street, Bradford, BD7 1RWTerracedFreehold£143,000
22 Oct 202574, Grantham Road, Bradford, BD7 1RNTerracedFreehold£96,500

Schools

In the BD7 1RS postcode area, located within Shearbridge & University, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryFarnham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 mi16 plusBradford CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD7 1RS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD7 1RS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miUmar Food StoreRothesay Terrace, Bradford, BD7 3ADWalking directions to Umar Food Store
0.2 miAl Halal SupermarketShearbridge Road, Bradford, BD7 1PDWalking directions to Al Halal Supermarket
0.2 miHorton Park Mini MarketCrossley Street, Bradford, BD7 3BJWalking directions to Horton Park Mini Market
0.3 miMorrisons DailyGreat Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miAsda76 Canterbury Avenue, Bradford, BD5 0PXWalking directions to Asda

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 1RS, 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 1RS

Is BD7 1RS (Shearbridge & University) safe?

The area around BD7 1RS 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 1RS?

The median sale price around BD7 1RS 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 1RS?

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

What is the nearest station to BD7 1RS?

The closest station to BD7 1RS is Bradford Interchange, about 1,527 m away.

How deprived is the area around BD7 1RS?

BD7 1RS 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 1RS (Shearbridge & University) in Parliament and on the local council?

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