Postcode BD8 8LG is located in a major urban area, within the City area of Bradford in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Brown Royd area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 284.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brown Royd is £40,684 per year. The median sale price in City is £100,000 (around £106 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £59,375 and £136,875. The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square, about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Brown Royd has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 762 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Brown Royd has a very high crime rate, with approximately 284.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brown Royd is £40,684 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BD8 8LG.
Brown Royd near BD8 8LG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bradford Forster Square | N/A | Walking directions to Bradford Forster Square |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 (about £106 per square foot) in City area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £182,500 | £218 |
| Terraced | 33 | £110,000 | £110 |
| Flats | 37 | £68,500 | £97 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD8 8LG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun 2025 | 31, Hollings Street, Bradford, BD8 8PP | Terraced | Freehold | £94,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 47, Fearnsides Street, Bradford, BD8 8PN | Terraced | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | Unit 1, City Business Park, Saxon Street, Bradford, BD8 8AG | Other | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Unit 8, Oakwood Court, City Road, Bradford, BD8 8JY | Other | Leasehold | £50,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | Unit B, Stephen Thomas Way, Arthington Street, Bradford, BD8 8EY | Other | Leasehold | £67,000 |
In the BD8 8LG postcode area, located within Brown Royd, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BD8 8LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gulf Shop | Listerhills Road, Bradford, BD7 1JT | Walking directions to Gulf Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Patson | 87-89 Whetley Lane, Bradford, BD8 9DS | Walking directions to Patson |
| 0.4 mi | Al Halal Supermarket | Shearbridge Road, Bradford, BD7 1PD | Walking directions to Al Halal Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Bradford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BD8 8LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rizwan Saleem
City - Elected 2 May 2024
Naz Shah
Bradford West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BD8 8LG records about 284 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around BD8 8LG in City is £100,000 (about £106 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BD8 8LG, including Co-op Academy Princeville, Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford (Outstanding) and Prism Independent School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BD8 8LG is Bradford Forster Square, about 1,497 m away.
BD8 8LG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 762 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bradford West covering BD8 8LG is Naz Shah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rizwan Saleem (Independent).