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BD5

BRADFORD

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

BD5 is the postcode district for BRADFORD, located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £139,673
1yr change ▼ 15.1%
Crime 178% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£139,673

▼ 15.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

51% below national avg

Crime Rate

226.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

178% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

25 schools

Broadband Speed

350 Mbps

Property Prices in BD5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BD5 is £139,673, which is 50% below the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in BD5 cost 51.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BD5 have fallen 15.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £245,083 18
Semi-detached £139,938 168
Terraced £101,215 445
Flat £74,059 16
All types £139,673 674

5-Year Price History

£114K £127K £140K £153K £166K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BD5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 226.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BD5 has a crime rate significantly 178% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
103.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
8.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
10.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
16.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
24.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BD5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BD5 has 25 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Newby Primary School Primary Good mi
Bankfoot Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Stephen's CofE Primary School Primary Good mi
Crystal Gardens Primary School Other Not inspected mi
Dixons City Academy Secondary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

563,605

Population

62

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
20.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BD5 are 350.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

350.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BD5 is collected by Bradford. The Band D rate is £1,956/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

BD

BD5 — BRADFORD

Area Summary

BD5 (BRADFORD) offers affordable property prices (£139,673, 51% below national average), higher-than-average crime (178% above national average), 25 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (350 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BD5?
The average house price in BD5 (BRADFORD) is £139,673, based on 674 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 51% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 15.1% over the past year.
Is BD5 a safe area to live?
Crime in BD5 is above the national average (226.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (103.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (16.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in BD5?
There are 25 schools in or near BD5. 16% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in BD5?
Council tax in BD5 is collected by Bradford. The Band D rate is £1,956 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in BD5?
The average broadband download speed in BD5 is 350 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in BD5 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in BD5 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 563,605.