Living in BD2, Bradford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BD2 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 BD2
134 recorded home sales on the streets around central BD2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £167,000 and a range from £37,500 to £435,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 KESTREL DRIVE, BD2 4HA | semi-detached | £180,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 252 DUDLEY HILL ROAD, BD2 3DF | terraced | £123,500 | 2026-05-22 |
| 28 BUTTERMERE ROAD, BD2 4JA | detached | £270,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| FLAT 1 5 BERKELEY CLOSE, BD2 3DR | flat-maisonette | £104,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 43 LEAFIELD AVENUE, BD2 3SE | semi-detached | £146,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 1 BROMET PLACE, BD2 3BH | terraced | £112,500 | 2026-05-15 |
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
83 schools within 3 miles , of which 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Holybrook Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Dixons Marchbank Primary | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Copthorne Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Grove House Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
55 state primary and 15 state secondary schools within range, plus 9 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
9 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School, Bradford Christian School, Bradford Grammar School, Crystal Gardens Primary School, Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan, Eden Springs Girls Secondary and others.
All 9 fee-paying schools near BD2, 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.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Bradford.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
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 |
|---|---|
| Associate professional and technical | 13.9% |
| Skilled trades | 13.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.8% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
460 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BD2 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 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Bradford's figures.
Common questions about BD2
What is the average house price in BD2?
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 BD2?
Prices in Bradford are up 6.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BD2?
The median of 134 recorded sales around central BD2 in the last 2 years is £167,000, ranging from £37,500 to £435,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BD2?
83 schools sit within 3 miles of central BD2, and 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BD2?
460 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BD2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BD2 at risk of flooding?
Central BD2 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 BD2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 91% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £167,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 460 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BD2 safe?
460 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BD2 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? BD2 or BD98, BD2 or BD3, BD2 or BD10.
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