Living in BD17, Bradford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BD17 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.
What actually sold around BD17
131 recorded home sales on the streets around central BD17 in the last 2 years, with a median of £272,500 and a range from £83,000 to £865,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 WOODCOT AVENUE, BD17 6QS | semi-detached | £340,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 43 STRATHALLAN DRIVE, BD17 6QH | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 54 ENFIELD ROAD, BD17 5QE | semi-detached | £175,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 161 WOODCOT AVENUE, BD17 6QS | semi-detached | £300,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 3 THORNCREST BROWGATE, BD17 6BN | flat-maisonette | £152,500 | 2026-05-15 |
| 13 WOODCOT AVENUE, BD17 6AN | semi-detached | £200,000 | 2026-05-08 |
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
49 schools within 3 miles , of which 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Court Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Christ Church Church of England Academy | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Titus Salt School | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Shipley CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Thackley Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
32 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School, Bradford Christian School, Bradford Grammar School, Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School.
All 4 fee-paying schools near BD17, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
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 group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 23.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.0% |
| Skilled trades | 12.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.4% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
156 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BD17 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 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Bradford's figures.
Common questions about BD17
What is the average house price in BD17?
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 BD17?
Prices in Bradford are up 6.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BD17?
The median of 131 recorded sales around central BD17 in the last 2 years is £272,500, ranging from £83,000 to £865,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BD17?
49 schools sit within 3 miles of central BD17, and 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BD17?
156 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BD17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BD17 at risk of flooding?
Central BD17 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 BD17 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 95% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £272,500; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 156 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BD17 safe?
156 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BD17 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? BD17 or BD18, BD17 or BD97, BD17 or BD10.
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