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BD8 0EG

Leaventhorpe Lane

Thornton and Allerton

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Detailed insights for BD8 0EG

Overview

Postcode BD8 0EG is located in a major urban area, within the Thornton and Allerton ward of Bradford in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Thornton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thornton is £47,304 per year. The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square, about 2.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Thornton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,457 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Thornton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Thornton is £47,304 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BD8 0EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Thornton near BD8 0EG 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
1,870.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
85.22(+93%)
Other theft
19.16(+188%)
Public order
17.65(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.61(-12%)
Other crime
10.59(+217%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
60.41%
Pakistani
88
25.81%
Indian
26
7.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.35%
Other White
8
2.35%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
29.12%
No qualifications
68
23.86%
Level 3 (A level)
52
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.72%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
54.96%
Owns with a mortgage
44
33.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.34%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.05%
Social rents from council
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Thornton and Allerton

Median price£199,000
Price per sq ft£225
Sales (last 12 months)234
Typical range (middle 50%)£153K – £246K

Based on 234 recent sales, the median property price is £199,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Thornton and Allerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thornton and Allerton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached53£280,000£276
Semi-Detached100£199,000£233
Terraced77£145,000£173
Flats4£108,750£164

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thornton and Allerton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornton and Allerton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£77,500£120,000£110,000
2017£195,750£80,000£135,998£90,500
2018£197,500£80,000£138,498£96,000
2019£192,500£58,000£135,995£105,000
2020£227,000£77,500£144,995£107,500
2021£240,000£101,250£154,250£111,000
2022£254,998£101,500£179,995£113,000
2023£271,000£70,000£166,500£122,500
2024£283,000£88,250£184,995£127,475
2025£279,875£119,500£192,000£126,500
2026£280,000£200,000£137,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornton and Allerton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornton and Allerton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£104£145£118
2017£173£133£161£113
2018£178£126£157£125
2019£180£110£170£125
2020£198£123£170£134
2021£201£129£179£129
2022£253£128£202£155
2023£232£124£199£141
2024£251£132£224£168
2025£264£154£232£181
2026£276£235£161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornton and Allerton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thornton and Allerton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD8 0EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD8 0EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 2026125, Leaventhorpe Lane, Bradford, BD8 0EGTerracedFreehold£258,000
24 Sept 202524, Leaventhorpe Avenue, Bradford, BD8 0EDDetachedFreehold£225,000
14 Jul 202521, Leaventhorpe Avenue, Bradford, BD8 0EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
05 Jun 202652, Leaventhorpe Lane, Bradford, BD8 0EFTerracedFreehold£170,000
20 Apr 20265, Springs Meadow, Bradford, BD8 0PRTerracedFreehold£117,000

Schools

In the BD8 0EG postcode area, located within Thornton, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD8 0EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miAll-throughDixons Allerton AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miSecondaryBeckfoot ThorntonAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCrossley Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 BD8 0EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Beverley Mullaney

Thornton and Allerton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Naz Shah

Bradford West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBradfordE08000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyBradford WestE14001120
ParishBradford, unparished areaE43000274
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ThorntonE02002225
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bradford 043AE01010794
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BD8 0EG

Is BD8 0EG (Thornton) safe?

The area around BD8 0EG records about 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BD8 0EG?

The median sale price around BD8 0EG in Thornton and Allerton is £199,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 234 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD8 0EG?

There are 15 schools close to BD8 0EG, including Dixons Allerton Academy (Good), Beckfoot Thornton (Good) and Crossley Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BD8 0EG?

BD8 0EG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,457 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD8 0EG (Thornton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bradford West covering BD8 0EG is Naz Shah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Beverley Mullaney (Labour Party).

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