Bradford BD2 area guide
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Is Bradford BD2 a good place to live?
In Bradford (BD2), recorded crime is 116% above the national average, homes sell for around £183,535 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 116% 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
£183,535
Population
58,353
Recorded crime
493.2
Schools
12
Broadband
95%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bradford BD2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bradford BD2 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (129 of 14,713) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 65 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 BD2, 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 (143 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BD2 (May 24–Jun 26, average 392/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 34
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 37%
- Households
- 20,927
Owned 59% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 25%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BD2.
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Bradford BD2: frequently asked questions
Is Bradford BD2 a good place to live?
In Bradford (BD2), recorded crime is 116% above the national average, homes sell for around £183,535 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bradford BD2?
Recorded crime in Bradford BD2 runs at 493.2 per 1,000 properties, 116% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bradford BD2 safe?
Crime in Bradford BD2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bradford BD2 runs at 493.2 per 1,000 properties, 116% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bradford BD2?
Homes in Bradford BD2 sell for around £183,535 on average, based on 610 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bradford BD2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bradford BD2 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (129 of 14,713) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 65 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bradford BD2?
There are 12 schools in Bradford BD2 (10 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bradford BD2 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Bradford BD2, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bradford BD2 a deprived area?
Bradford BD2 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).