Bradford BD21 area guide
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Is Bradford BD21 a good place to live?
In Bradford (BD21), recorded crime is 99% above the national average, homes sell for around £190,699 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 99% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£190,699
Population
46,013
Recorded crime
452.6
Schools
10
Broadband
86%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bradford BD21
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bradford BD21 is rated high. Around 9.3% of properties (1,354 of 14,524) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 638 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in BD21, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (63 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BD21 (May 24–Jun 26, average 481/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 17,817
Owned 60% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 26%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BD21.
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Bradford BD21: frequently asked questions
Is Bradford BD21 a good place to live?
In Bradford (BD21), recorded crime is 99% above the national average, homes sell for around £190,699 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bradford BD21?
Recorded crime in Bradford BD21 runs at 452.6 per 1,000 properties, 99% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bradford BD21 safe?
Crime in Bradford BD21 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bradford BD21 runs at 452.6 per 1,000 properties, 99% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bradford BD21?
Homes in Bradford BD21 sell for around £190,699 on average, based on 299 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bradford BD21 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bradford BD21 is rated high. Around 9.3% of properties (1,354 of 14,524) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 638 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bradford BD21?
There are 10 schools in Bradford BD21 (9 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bradford BD21 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Bradford BD21, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bradford BD21 a deprived area?
Bradford BD21 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).