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BD8 9LN

Kensington Street

Toller

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Overview

Postcode BD8 9LN is located in a major urban area, within the Toller ward of Bradford in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Girlington area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.9 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 Girlington is £42,684 per year. The nearest station is Frizinghall, about 1.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is West Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
59.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Girlington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 269 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Girlington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.8%

Approximately 59.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Girlington is £42,684 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BD8 9LN.

Flood risk

No risk

Girlington near BD8 9LN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Frizinghall located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD8 9LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWest ParkMediumWalking directions to West Park
0.4 miKashmir ParkSmallWalking directions to Kashmir Park

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
10,335.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
79.79(+81%)
Public order
14.7(+66%)
Drugs
11.02(+207%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.92(+4%)
Burglary
6.3(+24%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
130
38.46%
British
99
29.29%
Other White
20
5.92%
Bangladeshi
14
4.14%
Roma
14
4.14%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
133
51.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.54%
Level 3 (A level)
23
8.85%
Apprenticeship
14
5.38%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
60
45.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.15%
Social rents from council
19
14.39%
Owns with a mortgage
16
12.12%
Owns outright
9
6.82%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Toller

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£126
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £170K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £126 per square foot) in Toller area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Toller over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£250,000£214
Semi-Detached13£197,000£205
Terraced51£125,000£121
Flats4£49,500£84

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Toller

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Toller.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£115,000£80,000
2017£292,500£55,500£145,000£72,500
2018£282,500£47,250£136,500£79,000
2019£230,000£64,000£145,000£90,000
2020£295,000£41,250£155,000£80,000
2021£340,000£70,000£142,000£83,500
2022£246,500£68,750£158,500£95,000
2023£367,500£73,500£200,000£92,000
2024£350,000£80,000£179,000£119,500
2025£250,000£65,000£181,000£115,000
2026£331,000£51,000£110,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Toller.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Toller.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£145£79
2017£171£94£133£78
2018£162£81£126£79
2019£149£107£141£77
2020£164£91£116£84
2021£179£102£146£85
2022£170£97£155£92
2023£196£87£175£110
2024£230£87£171£112
2025£227£122£177£123
2026£129£82£109
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Toller.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Toller in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD8 9LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD8 9LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 2025204, Girlington Road, Bradford, BD8 9NRTerracedFreehold£60,000
25 Apr 2025214, Girlington Road, Bradford, BD8 9NRTerracedFreehold£100,000
26 Aug 2025208, Kensington Street, Bradford, BD8 9LPTerracedFreehold£100,000
10 Apr 2026128, Upper Woodlands Road, Bradford, BD8 9JETerracedFreehold£170,000
15 May 202683, Washington Street, Bradford, BD8 9QNTerracedFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the BD8 9LN postcode area, located within Girlington, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD8 9LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryGirlington Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNurserySt Edmund's Nursery School & Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimarySt Philip's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD8 9LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD8 9LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodDuckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 5EPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miDuckworth Mini MarketDuckworth Grove, Bradford, BD9 5HAWalking directions to Duckworth Mini Market
0.3 miPatson87-89 Whetley Lane, Bradford, BD8 9DSWalking directions to Patson
0.4 miMorrisonsThornton Road, Bradford, BD8 9BNWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miSunrise SupermarketScotchman Road, Bradford, BD9 5EQWalking directions to Sunrise Supermarket

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 9LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Atira Malik

Toller - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Naz Shah

Bradford West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBradfordE08000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyBradford WestE14001120
WardTollerE05001364
ParishBradford, unparished areaE43000274
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GirlingtonE02002219
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bradford 037DE01010813
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BD8 9LN

Is BD8 9LN (Girlington) safe?

The area around BD8 9LN records about 146 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 9LN?

The median sale price around BD8 9LN in Girlington is £130,000 (about £126 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD8 9LN?

There are 20 schools close to BD8 9LN, including Girlington Primary School (Good), St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre (Outstanding) and St Philip's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BD8 9LN?

BD8 9LN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 269 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD8 9LN (Girlington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bradford West covering BD8 9LN is Naz Shah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Atira Malik (Independent).