Bradford BD23 area guide
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Is Bradford BD23 a good place to live?
In Bradford (BD23), recorded crime is 67% below the national average, homes sell for around £323,252 on average, there are 28 schools in the area (9 of 10 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).
- A Safetycrime 67% below average
- A Schools90% 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
£323,252
Population
42,871
Recorded crime
75.9
Schools
28
Broadband
68%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bradford BD23
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bradford BD23 is rated high. Around 11.3% of properties (2,763 of 24,406) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,480 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 BD23, 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 (128 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BD23 (May 24–Apr 26, average 109/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 51
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 19,345
Owned 71% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BD23.
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Bradford BD23: frequently asked questions
Is Bradford BD23 a good place to live?
In Bradford (BD23), recorded crime is 67% below the national average, homes sell for around £323,252 on average, there are 28 schools in the area (9 of 10 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 BD23?
Recorded crime in Bradford BD23 runs at 75.9 per 1,000 properties, 67% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bradford BD23 safe?
Crime in Bradford BD23 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Bradford BD23 runs at 75.9 per 1,000 properties, 67% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bradford BD23?
Homes in Bradford BD23 sell for around £323,252 on average, based on 713 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bradford BD23 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bradford BD23 is rated high. Around 11.3% of properties (2,763 of 24,406) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,480 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bradford BD23?
There are 28 schools in Bradford BD23 (18 primary, 4 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bradford BD23 any good?
Of the 10 Ofsted-rated schools in Bradford BD23, 9 (90%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bradford BD23 a deprived area?
Bradford BD23 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).