BD13 3LA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thornton Road, 0.3km from Thornton in Thornton (Bradford). Administratively it sits within Thornton and Allerton ward and the Bradford West constituency.
For families considering a move, BD13 3LA represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BD13 3LA are sourced from Output Area E00054437 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNTON ROAD, BD13 3LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNTON ROAD, BD13 3LA.
332
43
£ 38,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD13 3LA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BD13 3LA is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD13 3LA. The average age is 42.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 95,000
5 sales · Mean £ 87,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD13 3LA has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thornton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Atwal News0.1 km
- Thornton Post Office0.0 km
- Boots0.3 km
- Thornton Village Store0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Black Horse (Bar Only)0.2 km
- Thornton Cricket Club0.8 km
- Thornton Golf Club0.5 km
- Great Northern Hotel (Bar Only)0.2 km
- The Bronte Nook0.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Jades Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Pizza Delight0.1 km
- Thornton Fisheries0.1 km
- Jenny's Tasty Baps0.3 km
- Junction Lodge0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hebrews Cafe0.6 km
- Manzil0.1 km
- Masala Express0.1 km
- Christophe's Coffee House0.1 km
- Lockwoods Sandwiches and Pies0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Co Op0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall6.4 km
- Bingley6.5 km
- Bradford Forster Square6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Thornton Rd Kipping Lane0.1 km
- Thornton Rd Kipping Lane0.1 km
- Thornton Rd Ball Street0.2 km
- Thornton Rd Ball Street0.2 km
- Thornton Rd Vine Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD133LA · Data under Open Government Licence