Area guide

Living in BD13, Bradford

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BD13 in Bradford. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.

House prices

Average price in Bradford: £185,028, up 6.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.

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What actually sold around BD13

112 recorded home sales on the streets around central BD13 in the last 2 years, with a median of £199,995 and a range from £52,498 to £630,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
771 THORNTON ROAD, BD13 3NW semi-detached £240,000 2026-06-05
11 WINDSOR GROVE, BD13 3PL semi-detached £170,000 2026-04-28
7 FIRTH STREET, BD13 3JH terraced £185,000 2026-04-28
3 HARCOURT AVENUE, BD13 3QP semi-detached £160,000 2026-04-10
MALT KILN FARM MALT KILN LANE, BD13 3SX detached £630,000 2026-03-27
31 HARCOURT AVENUE, BD13 3QP semi-detached £230,000 2026-03-20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.

Schools nearby

22 schools within 3 miles , of which 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Nearest well-rated schoolsStageOfstedDistance
Trinity Academy Halifax Secondary Outstanding 2.5 mi
Thornton Primary School Primary Good 0.3 mi
The Academy At St. James Primary Good 1.6 mi
Beckfoot Thornton Secondary Good 1.7 mi
Denholme Primary School Primary Good 1.7 mi
Trinity Academy Bradford Secondary Good 1.8 mi

17 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.

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What people here do for work

The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.

Occupation groupShare of workers
Professional occupations17.9%
Associate professional and technical14.2%
Skilled trades14.1%
Managers, directors and senior officials11.9%
Administrative and secretarial11.8%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

38 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BD13 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.

Flood risk

Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.

Deprivation

This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Bradford's figures.

Getting around & nearby essentials

1 supermarket, 6 pubs within range of central BD13.

Common questions about BD13

What is the average house price in BD13?

The average sold price in Bradford is £185,028 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.

Are house prices rising in BD13?

Prices in Bradford are up 6.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in BD13?

The median of 112 recorded sales around central BD13 in the last 2 years is £199,995, ranging from £52,498 to £630,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

Are the schools good in BD13?

22 schools sit within 3 miles of central BD13, and 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How much crime is there in BD13?

38 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BD13 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).

Is BD13 at risk of flooding?

Central BD13 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.

Is BD13 a good place to live?

That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 85% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £199,995; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 38 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is BD13 safe?

38 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BD13 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.

Neighbouring districts

Weighing two up? BD13 or BD15, BD13 or BD14, BD13 or BD7.

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