BD13 3AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thorpe Road, 0.3km from School Green in Thornton (Bradford). Administratively it sits within Thornton and Allerton ward and the Bradford West constituency.
For families considering a move, BD13 3AT represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 61 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 15.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BD13 3AT are sourced from Output Area E00054448 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORPE ROAD, BD13 3AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE ROAD, BD13 3AT.
219
61
£ 38,200 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD13 3AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BD13 3AT is a settled retirement community — average age 61, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 15.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD13 3AT. The average age is 60.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 145,750
12 sales · Mean £ 152,037
Terraced
£ 154,000
2 sales · Mean £ 154,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD13 3AT has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beckfoot Thornton
The Academy At St. James
Clayton St John CofE Primary School
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Clayton Village Primary School
Ley Top Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Clayton Post Office0.9 km
- Lower Grange Community Association0.9 km
- B&M0.8 km
- Premier Bell Dean Store & Post Office0.8 km
- Clayton News and Booze1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Royal Hotel (Bar Only)1.0 km
- Black Bull Inn (Bar Only)0.9 km
- The Albion (Bar only)0.9 km
- The New Tyke0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Clayton House0.9 km
- On A Roll0.9 km
- Cafe Bell-a-Pizza0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Da Rocchio0.2 km
- Hebrews Cafe0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square5.0 km
- Bradford5.1 km
- Bradford Interchange5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Thornton Rd Old Road0.1 km
- Thornton Rd Old Road0.2 km
- Thornton Road School Green0.2 km
- Thornton Rd Chat Hill Road0.3 km
- Thornton Rd Chat Hill Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BD133AT · Data under Open Government Licence