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BD7 2BN

Cottam Terrace

City

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Overview

Postcode BD7 2BN 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 moderate crime levels, with around 42.3 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 Forster Square located about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Spencer Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.3%
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 7,079 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Shearbridge & University has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.3%

Approximately 7.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BD7 2BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Shearbridge & University near BD7 2BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD7 2BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSpencer ParkMediumWalking directions to Spencer Park

Area Profile

Population
478
Population density
19,510.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.05(-61%)
Vehicle crime
5.05(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.05(-41%)
Other theft
3.79(-43%)
Other crime
3.16(-5%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
272
57.02%
Indian
81
16.98%
African
28
5.87%
Arab
28
5.87%
Other Asian
23
4.82%
Total population: 477

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
128
37.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
82
24.26%
Level 3 (A level)
45
13.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
10.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
49.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
23.39%
Owns with a mortgage
21
16.94%
Other social rented
9
7.26%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD7 2BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD7 2BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202543, Cottam Terrace, Bradford, BD7 2BNTerracedFreehold£100,000
26 Feb 20265, Burdale Place, Bradford, BD7 2DATerracedFreehold£93,000
05 Aug 20253, Burdale Place, Bradford, BD7 2DATerracedFreehold£90,000
17 Apr 2026120, St Margarets Road, Bradford, BD7 2BYTerracedFreehold£140,000
18 Jun 2025108, St Margarets Road, Bradford, BD7 2BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the BD7 2BN postcode area, located within Shearbridge & University, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD7 2BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFarnham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCo-op Academy PrincevilleAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryCopthorne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD7 2BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD7 2BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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
0.3 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 2BN, 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 044GE01033900
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BD7 2BN

Is BD7 2BN (Shearbridge & University) safe?

The area around BD7 2BN records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England — it scores 4 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 2BN?

The median sale price around BD7 2BN 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 2BN?

There are 20 schools close to BD7 2BN, including Farnham Primary School (Good), Co-op Academy Princeville and Copthorne Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BD7 2BN?

BD7 2BN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,079 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.