Bradford BD17 area guide
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Is Bradford BD17 a good place to live?
In Bradford (BD17), recorded crime is 22% below the national average, homes sell for around £251,637 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 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 22% below average
- 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
£251,637
Population
29,306
Recorded crime
178.1
Schools
5
Broadband
88%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bradford BD17
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bradford BD17 is rated high. Around 6.1% of properties (647 of 10,568) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 173 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 BD17, 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 (90 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BD17 (May 24–Apr 26, average 119/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 36%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 13,105
Owned 65% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BD17.
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Bradford BD17: frequently asked questions
Is Bradford BD17 a good place to live?
In Bradford (BD17), recorded crime is 22% below the national average, homes sell for around £251,637 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 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 BD17?
Recorded crime in Bradford BD17 runs at 178.1 per 1,000 properties, 22% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bradford BD17 safe?
Crime in Bradford BD17 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Bradford BD17 runs at 178.1 per 1,000 properties, 22% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bradford BD17?
Homes in Bradford BD17 sell for around £251,637 on average, based on 292 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bradford BD17 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bradford BD17 is rated high. Around 6.1% of properties (647 of 10,568) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 173 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bradford BD17?
There are 5 schools in Bradford BD17 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bradford BD17 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Bradford BD17, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bradford BD17 a deprived area?
Bradford BD17 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).