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BD7 2EG

Ellercroft Avenue

City

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Overview

Postcode BD7 2EG 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 high crime levels, with around 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below 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 Forster Square, about 1.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Spencer Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
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 2,212 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Shearbridge & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Shearbridge & University near BD7 2EG 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD7 2EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSpencer ParkMediumWalking directions to Spencer Park

Area Profile

Population
421
Population density
9,882.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.02(+4%)
Public order
9.01(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.59(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.59(-12%)
Vehicle crime
6.64(+18%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
337
80.24%
Indian
15
3.57%
Other
11
2.62%
Other Asian
10
2.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
2.38%
Total population: 420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
104
31.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
81
24.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
52
15.71%
Level 3 (A level)
41
12.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
11.78%
Total 16+ residents: 331

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
54.84%
Owns with a mortgage
25
26.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
15.05%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.23%
Total households: 93

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD7 2EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD7 2EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 20259, Ellercroft Avenue, Bradford, BD7 2EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
18 Mar 202617, Stanmore Place, Bradford, BD7 2ENTerracedFreehold£110,000
21 May 202511, Stanmore Place, Bradford, BD7 2ENTerracedFreehold£92,500
06 Mar 2026233, Legrams Lane, Bradford, BD7 2EJTerracedFreehold£152,000
15 Jul 2025201, Legrams Lane, Bradford, BD7 2EJTerracedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the BD7 2EG postcode area, located within Shearbridge & University, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD7 2EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHorton Grange Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryDixons Kings AcademyFree schools

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryFarnham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD7 2EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD7 2EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miKumars Convenience Store1 Beckside Road, Bradford, BD7 2JLWalking directions to Kumars Convenience Store
0.4 miUmar Food StoreRothesay Terrace, Bradford, BD7 3ADWalking directions to Umar Food Store
0.4 miHorton Park Mini MarketCrossley Street, Bradford, BD7 3BJWalking directions to Horton Park Mini Market
0.4 miAl Halal SupermarketShearbridge Road, Bradford, BD7 1PDWalking directions to Al Halal Supermarket
0.4 miAsdaCemetery Road, Bradford, BD7 2NBWalking 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 2EG, 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 044DE01010837
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BD7 2EG

Is BD7 2EG (Shearbridge & University) safe?

The area around BD7 2EG records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2EG?

The median sale price around BD7 2EG 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 2EG?

There are 20 schools close to BD7 2EG, including Horton Grange Primary School, Dixons Kings Academy (Outstanding) and Farnham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BD7 2EG?

BD7 2EG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,212 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD7 2EG (Shearbridge & University) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bradford West covering BD7 2EG is Naz Shah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rizwan Saleem (Independent).