Bradford BD18 area guide
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Is Bradford BD18 a good place to live?
In Bradford (BD18), recorded crime is 81% above the national average, homes sell for around £207,860 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (4 of 4 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 81% 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
£207,860
Population
44,987
Recorded crime
413.1
Schools
11
Broadband
90%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bradford BD18
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bradford BD18 is rated high. Around 1.9% of properties (258 of 13,908) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 108 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 BD18, 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 (107 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BD18 (May 24–Jun 26, average 337/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 38
- One-person households
- 35%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 18,211
Owned 62% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 24%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BD18.
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Bradford BD18: frequently asked questions
Is Bradford BD18 a good place to live?
In Bradford (BD18), recorded crime is 81% above the national average, homes sell for around £207,860 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (4 of 4 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bradford BD18?
Recorded crime in Bradford BD18 runs at 413.1 per 1,000 properties, 81% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bradford BD18 safe?
Crime in Bradford BD18 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bradford BD18 runs at 413.1 per 1,000 properties, 81% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bradford BD18?
Homes in Bradford BD18 sell for around £207,860 on average, based on 406 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bradford BD18 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bradford BD18 is rated high. Around 1.9% of properties (258 of 13,908) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 108 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bradford BD18?
There are 11 schools in Bradford BD18 (8 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bradford BD18 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Bradford BD18, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bradford BD18 a deprived area?
Bradford BD18 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).