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BD7 3AP

St Margarets Terrace

City

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Overview

Postcode BD7 3AP 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 110.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1.1 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
110
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.7%
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 1,827 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Shearbridge & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% 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 117 ft away from BD7 3AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Shearbridge & University near BD7 3AP 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD7 3AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHorton ParkLargeWalking directions to Horton Park
0.3 miSpencer ParkMediumWalking directions to Spencer Park

Area Profile

Population
428
Population density
10,363.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.4(+25%)
Vehicle crime
13.74(+144%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.74(+60%)
Public order
7.33(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.87(-52%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
315
74.12%
Indian
21
4.94%
Arab
18
4.24%
Other White
13
3.06%
Other Asian
12
2.82%
Total population: 425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
96
33.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
61
21.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
16.9%
Level 3 (A level)
36
12.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.69%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
31.97%
Owns outright
36
29.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
24.59%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.74%
Other social rented
6
4.92%
Total households: 122

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 3AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD7 3AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Sept 202538, St Margarets Road, Bradford, BD7 3ABTerracedFreehold£100,000
14 Aug 2025171, Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1RPOtherFreehold£225,000
14 Aug 2025171, Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1RPTerracedFreehold£225,000
21 Mar 202541, Turner Place, Bradford, BD7 3BETerracedFreehold£65,000
16 Oct 202521, Clive Place, Bradford, BD7 3ALTerracedFreehold£99,995

Schools

In the BD7 3AP postcode area, located within Shearbridge & University, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD7 3AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCopthorne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryFarnham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHorton Grange Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD7 3AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD7 3AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miUmar Food StoreRothesay Terrace, Bradford, BD7 3ADWalking directions to Umar Food Store
0.1 miHorton Park Mini MarketCrossley Street, Bradford, BD7 3BJWalking directions to Horton Park Mini Market
0.2 miAl Halal SupermarketShearbridge Road, Bradford, BD7 1PDWalking directions to Al Halal Supermarket
0.4 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 3AP, 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 044EE01010838
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BD7 3AP

Is BD7 3AP (Shearbridge & University) safe?

The area around BD7 3AP records about 110 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 3AP?

The median sale price around BD7 3AP 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 3AP?

There are 20 schools close to BD7 3AP, including Copthorne Primary School (Outstanding), Farnham Primary School (Good) and Horton Grange Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BD7 3AP?

BD7 3AP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,827 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD7 3AP (Shearbridge & University) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bradford West covering BD7 3AP is Naz Shah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rizwan Saleem (Independent).