BD13 3LU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Green Lane, 0.4km from Thornton in Bradford. Administratively it sits within Thornton and Allerton ward and the Bradford South constituency.
For families considering a move, BD13 3LU represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BD13 3LU are sourced from Output Area E00054449 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREEN LANE, BD13 3LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN LANE, BD13 3LU.
287
45
£ 38,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD13 3LU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BD13 3LU — age 45, 81% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 13.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD13 3LU. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 128,000
7 sales · Mean £ 118,278
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD13 3LU has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thornton Primary School
The Academy At St. James
Beckfoot Thornton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Atwal News0.6 km
- Thornton Post Office0.5 km
- Boots0.2 km
- School Green Newsagent1.0 km
- Thornton Village Store0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Black Horse (Bar Only)0.6 km
- Thornton Golf Club0.3 km
- Great Northern Hotel (Bar Only)0.7 km
- The Bronte Nook0.5 km
- The New Inn0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Jades Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Pizza Delight0.6 km
- Thornton Fisheries0.6 km
- Jenny's Tasty Baps0.7 km
- Junction Lodge0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hebrews Cafe0.3 km
- Manzil0.4 km
- Masala Express0.6 km
- Christophe's Coffee House0.4 km
- Lockwoods Sandwiches and Pies0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Co Op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square6.1 km
- Frizinghall6.1 km
- Bradford6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Thornton Rd Green Lane0.2 km
- Thornton Rd Green Lane0.2 km
- Thornton Rd Ball Street0.3 km
- Thornton Rd Ball Street0.3 km
- Thornton Rd Coach Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BD133LU · Data under Open Government Licence