Living in BD21, Bradford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BD21 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 BD21
11 recorded home sales on the streets around central BD21 in the last 2 years, with a median of £90,000 and a range from £67,500 to £120,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 PARKWOOD STREET, BD21 4QH | terraced | £110,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 86 PARKWOOD STREET, BD21 4QH | terraced | £90,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 62 PARKWOOD STREET, BD21 4QH | terraced | £70,000 | 2026-03-18 |
| 9 BROWSHOLME STREET, BD21 5JZ | terraced | £67,500 | 2025-09-26 |
| 112 PARKWOOD STREET, BD21 4QH | terraced | £80,000 | 2025-09-05 |
| 3 JAMES STREET EAST, BD21 4RB | terraced | £115,000 | 2025-08-08 |
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
27 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Holycroft Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Victoria Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Eastwood Community School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
20 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 20.7% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 17.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.8% |
| Sales and customer service | 12.8% |
| Skilled trades | 11.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
511 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BD21 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 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Bradford's figures.
Common questions about BD21
What is the average house price in BD21?
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 BD21?
Prices in Bradford are up 6.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BD21?
The median of 11 recorded sales around central BD21 in the last 2 years is £90,000, ranging from £67,500 to £120,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BD21?
27 schools sit within 3 miles of central BD21, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BD21?
511 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BD21 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BD21 at risk of flooding?
Central BD21 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 BD21 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £90,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 511 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BD21 safe?
511 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BD21 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? BD21 or BD22, BD21 or BD20, BD21 or BD16.
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