Living in BD97, Bradford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BD97 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 BD97
111 recorded home sales on the streets around central BD97 in the last 2 years, with a median of £285,000 and a range from £85,000 to £750,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 AVONDALE ROAD, BD18 4QZ | detached | £390,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| FLAT 3 PEPLOE HOUSE, 6 NAB LANE, BD18 4EH | flat-maisonette | £102,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 4 NAB WOOD RISE, BD18 4JA | semi-detached | £230,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 9 LINDISFARNE ROAD, BD18 4RD | semi-detached | £295,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 36 BANKFIELD ROAD, BD18 4AJ | detached | £450,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 6 NAB WOOD RISE, BD18 4JA | semi-detached | £230,000 | 2026-05-01 |
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
71 schools within 3 miles , of which 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Shipley CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Beckfoot Heaton Primary | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Titus Salt School | Secondary | Good | 1.0 mi |
44 state primary and 13 state secondary schools within range, plus 5 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
5 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School, Bradford Christian School, Bradford Grammar School, Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School, Lady Lane Park School & Nursery.
All 5 fee-paying schools near BD97, 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 32.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 8.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
262 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BD97 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 BD97
What is the average house price in BD97?
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 BD97?
Prices in Bradford are up 6.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BD97?
The median of 111 recorded sales around central BD97 in the last 2 years is £285,000, ranging from £85,000 to £750,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BD97?
71 schools sit within 3 miles of central BD97, and 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BD97?
262 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BD97 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BD97 at risk of flooding?
Central BD97 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 BD97 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 87% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £285,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 262 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BD97 safe?
262 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BD97 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? BD97 or BD18, BD97 or BD9, BD97 or BD17.
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