Living in BD7, Bradford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BD7 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 BD7
73 recorded home sales on the streets around central BD7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £95,000 and a range from £38,000 to £252,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 KNIGHTS FOLD, BD7 3DR | terraced | £56,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 19 ABERDEEN PLACE, BD7 2HG | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 69 CUMBERLAND ROAD, BD7 2JP | terraced | £152,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 3 KNIGHTS FOLD, BD7 3DR | terraced | £46,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 30 ST WILFRIDS CRESCENT, BD7 2LQ | semi-detached | £185,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 8 LIDGET PLACE, BD7 2LP | terraced | £48,000 | 2026-04-30 |
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
101 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copthorne Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Farnham Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Southmere Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Horton Park Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
61 state primary and 20 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, Eden Springs Girls Secondary, Eternal Light and others.
All 9 fee-paying schools near BD7, 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 |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 18.4% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 13.2% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.9% |
| Professional occupations | 11.9% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
594 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BD7 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 BD7
What is the average house price in BD7?
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 BD7?
Prices in Bradford are up 6.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BD7?
The median of 73 recorded sales around central BD7 in the last 2 years is £95,000, ranging from £38,000 to £252,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BD7?
101 schools sit within 3 miles of central BD7, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BD7?
594 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BD7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BD7 at risk of flooding?
Central BD7 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 BD7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £95,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 594 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BD7 safe?
594 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BD7 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? BD7 or BD99, BD7 or BD5, BD7 or BD8.
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