Bradford BD8 area guide
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Is Bradford BD8 a good place to live?
In Bradford (BD8), recorded crime is 111% above the national average, homes sell for around £173,731 on average, there are 22 schools in the area (6 of 8 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 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 111% above average
- B Schools75% 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
£173,731
Population
52,366
Recorded crime
480.1
Schools
22
Broadband
94%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bradford BD8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bradford BD8 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (149 of 13,226) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 61 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 BD8, 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 (35 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BD8 (May 24–Jun 26, average 341/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 30
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 45%
- Households
- 15,739
Owned 48% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 32%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BD8.
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Bradford BD8: frequently asked questions
Is Bradford BD8 a good place to live?
In Bradford (BD8), recorded crime is 111% above the national average, homes sell for around £173,731 on average, there are 22 schools in the area (6 of 8 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 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bradford BD8?
Recorded crime in Bradford BD8 runs at 480.1 per 1,000 properties, 111% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bradford BD8 safe?
Crime in Bradford BD8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bradford BD8 runs at 480.1 per 1,000 properties, 111% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bradford BD8?
Homes in Bradford BD8 sell for around £173,731 on average, based on 194 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bradford BD8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bradford BD8 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (149 of 13,226) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 61 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bradford BD8?
There are 22 schools in Bradford BD8 (12 primary, 4 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bradford BD8 any good?
Of the 8 Ofsted-rated schools in Bradford BD8, 6 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bradford BD8 a deprived area?
Bradford BD8 sits in deprivation decile 1 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).