Postcode BD98 8WZ 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 Central Bradford area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,445.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 12.8× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Bradford is £37,703 per year. The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area.
Central Bradford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,494 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Central Bradford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,445.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Bradford is £37,703 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BD98 8WZ.
Central Bradford near BD98 8WZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bradford Forster Square | N/A | Walking directions to Bradford Forster Square |
| 0.3 mi | Bradford Interchange | N/A | Walking directions to Bradford Interchange |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £182,500 | £218 |
| Terraced | 38 | £120,000 | £108 |
| Flats | 41 | £82,000 | £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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD98 8WZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | Flat 208, Cheapside Chambers 43, Cheapside, Bradford, BD1 4HP | Flats | Leasehold | £37,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | Apartment 32, 20 - 22, Mill Street, Bradford, BD1 4AB | Flats | Leasehold | £57,500 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | Apartment 18, 20 - 22, Mill Street, Bradford, BD1 4AB | Flats | Leasehold | £55,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 10, Market Street, Bradford, BD1 1EG | Other | Freehold | £1,100,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Unit 1, 7, Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4PB | Other | Leasehold | £143,000 |
In the BD98 8WZ postcode area, located within Central Bradford, there are 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD98 8WZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 10 Charles Street, Bradford, BD1 1EY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Himalayan Express | Bridge Street, Bradford, BD1 1NF | Walking directions to Himalayan Express |
| 0.2 mi | Ivegatee Mini Market | Ivegate, Bradford, BD1 1SQ | Walking directions to Ivegatee Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Northgate, Bradford, BD1 3JP | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Rugs4Decor | Northgate, Bradford, BD1 3JP | Walking directions to Rugs4Decor |
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 BD98 8WZ, 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 BD98 8WZ records about 1445 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around BD98 8WZ in Central Bradford is £110,000 (about £106 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BD98 8WZ, including Training and Skills Centre (Inadequate), Carlton Bolling (Outstanding) and New College Bradford (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BD98 8WZ is Bradford Forster Square, about 184 m away.
BD98 8WZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,494 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 BD98 8WZ is Naz Shah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rizwan Saleem (Independent).