BD13 3BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thorpe Avenue, 0.3km from School Green in Thornton (Bradford). Administratively it sits within Thornton and Allerton ward and the Bradford West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BD13 3BA are sourced from Output Area E00054448 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORPE AVENUE, BD13 3BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE AVENUE, BD13 3BA.
219
61
£ 38,200 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD13 3BA 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
Average age 61, 94% owned. BD13 3BA is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD13 3BA. 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
£ 121,500
4 sales · Mean £ 121,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD13 3BA has low crime rates — 39 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
Ley Top Primary School
Clayton Village Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Clayton Post Office1.0 km
- Lower Grange Community Association0.9 km
- B&M0.8 km
- Premier Bell Dean Store & Post Office0.7 km
- Taplins Butchers1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Clayton House1.0 km
- On A Roll1.0 km
- Cafe Bell-a-Pizza0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Black Bull Inn (Bar Only)1.0 km
- The Albion (Bar only)1.0 km
- The New Tyke0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Da Rocchio0.1 km
- Hebrews Cafe0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square5.0 km
- Bradford5.1 km
- Frizinghall5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Thornton Rd Old Road0.1 km
- Thornton Rd Old Road0.1 km
- Thornton Road School Green0.1 km
- Thornton Rd Chat Hill Road0.3 km
- Thornton Rd Chat Hill Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD133BA · Data under Open Government Licence