Bradford BD16 area guide
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Is Bradford BD16 a good place to live?
In Bradford (BD16), recorded crime is 21% below the national average, homes sell for around £241,712 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (4 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 21% below average
- B Schools80% 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
£241,712
Population
39,786
Recorded crime
180.1
Schools
13
Broadband
87%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bradford BD16
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bradford BD16 is rated high. Around 3.4% of properties (492 of 14,261) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 257 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 BD16, 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 (114 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BD16 (May 24–Apr 26, average 159/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 17,074
Owned 73% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BD16.
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Bradford BD16: frequently asked questions
Is Bradford BD16 a good place to live?
In Bradford (BD16), recorded crime is 21% below the national average, homes sell for around £241,712 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (4 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bradford BD16?
Recorded crime in Bradford BD16 runs at 180.1 per 1,000 properties, 21% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bradford BD16 safe?
Crime in Bradford BD16 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Bradford BD16 runs at 180.1 per 1,000 properties, 21% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bradford BD16?
Homes in Bradford BD16 sell for around £241,712 on average, based on 446 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bradford BD16 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bradford BD16 is rated high. Around 3.4% of properties (492 of 14,261) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 257 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bradford BD16?
There are 13 schools in Bradford BD16 (8 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bradford BD16 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Bradford BD16, 4 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bradford BD16 a deprived area?
Bradford BD16 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).