Dowlas Close Bradford
1 address across 1 postcode (BD7), about 40 m long. USRN 7700939.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Bradford costs £2,361 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 92% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bradford Forster Square, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 132 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park Grange Medical Centre, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 116 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 111 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 2025 (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Bradford in 2026-27: Band D £2,361 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,574 | £1,836 | £2,098 | £2,361 | £2,885 | £3,410 | £3,935 | £4,721 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (41% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Northside Road, Girlington, pending decision (70 m)
- Ingleby Rd: up to 122 homes, not permissioned (110 m)
- Northside Road, Girlington: up to 151 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Northside Rd: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- Legrams Lane/Northside Terrace, Lidget Green: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- St Andrews Mill, Legrams Lane, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Cottam Avenue, Great Horton, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Thornton Road, Girlington: up to 92 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 132 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD7 2FF | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bradford Forster Square 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Bradford Interchange 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Frizinghall 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ingleby Rd Northside Road Lidget Green | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bradford Interchange Bus Station Bradford City Centre | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | NCP | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda West Bradford GeniePoint | 260 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 11.5 km (7.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Grange Medical Centre | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 18 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bradfordpharmacy | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest J C And A A Rayner | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bradford Royal Infirmary | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police - Manningham Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lidget Green Convenience Cashzone | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 4,140 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,590 m² | 200 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Scholemoor Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Scholemoor Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Horton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Saltaire | World Heritage Site | 5 km (3.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Greave Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Boggart Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Chellow Dene Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Weather Royds Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Chellow Dene | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 2 | 2 |
None of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bradford: see them on the Bradford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Kings Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 390 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Co-op Academy Princeville | Primary | 2–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lidget Green Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Muslim | Secondary | 11–19 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Horton Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Farnham Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whetley Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Girlington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre | Nursery | 0–5 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crossley Hall Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kookie Haven BD99 2XE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 24 May 2023 |
| Wickes Building Supplies BD7 2BH | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Little Miracles Day Nursery BD7 2AY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Dixons Kings Academy BD7 2AN | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Cupcake Cravings BD8 9AN | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Haji Baba BD7 2NB | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Asda BD7 2NB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Northside Convenience Stores BD7 2QT | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 28 Apr 2016 |
| Cha Cha Chai BD8 9AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Spudwarma BD8 9AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 4 Good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Lahori Dhaba BD8 9AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Caterlink at St Williams Catholic Primary School BD8 9RG | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Wunder Crumble Delivery BD8 9AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Mother Hubbards BD8 9AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Rajas Original BD8 9AN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (51); On or near Northside Road (44); On or near Alford Terrace (12); On or near Princeroyd Way (5); On or near Duncombe Way (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 29% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 44% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 68% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BD7 2FF: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cotton Mill Lane · Carding Road · Thimble Lane · Baize Mews · Grattan Close · Alford Terrace · Princeville Road · Northside Avenue · Princeroyd Way · Ronald Drive · Duncombe Way · Ingleby Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.