Downing Close Bradford
24 addresses across 1 postcode (BD3), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7724135.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 6, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Bradford costs £2,361 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bradford Interchange, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bradford Moor Park, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 138 to 142 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Primrose Surgery, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 343 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
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 106 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1991-1995 (5); 1983-1990 (4); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
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 A (92% of about 500 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)
- Barkerend Mill, Barkerend Road, Barkerend, permissioned (130 m)
- 196 - 198 Barkerend Road - Bradford, permissioned (280 m)
- Brookfield, New Otley Road: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 496 Leeds Road, Bradford Moor: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Steadman Street, Whitehead Street, Barkerend: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Joseph Street, Barkerend: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Folkestone Street, Bradford Moor, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 200-206 Leeds Rd, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 2 October 2026 to 5 October 2026: mua Electricity Limited, Disconnection or alteration of supply, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 138 m and 142 m above sea level (140 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD3 9LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bradford Interchange 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Bradford Forster Square 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Frizinghall 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barkerend Road Lidl | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bradford Interchange Bus Station Bradford City Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Captain Street Car Park | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Burnett Street Car Park GeniePoint | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Primrose Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 15 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Robertsons Pharmacy Hillside Bridge | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St Luke's Hospital Day Case Elective Surgical Hub | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire police | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest SGN Ltd - Arkle Service Station No 2 Cashzone | 150 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Bradford Moor Park 5.9 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seymour Street Recreation Ground 1.9 ha | 210 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,940 m² | 280 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Clement, a listed building (Grade II*), 340 m north-east. 83 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Clement | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m north-east |
| Feversham Street First School | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Behrens Warehouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Paper Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Undercliffe Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Peel Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Saltaire | World Heritage Site | 6 km (3.7 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pennyoaks Hill | Hill | 450 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Scarr Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Brow Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Seans Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-west |
| Toftshaw Bottom | Valley | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 24 |
13 of the street's 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Byron Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift Feversham | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Co-op Academy Penny Oaks | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carlton Bolling | Secondary | 11–16 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lapage Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dixons Marchbank Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Killinghall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westminster Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Peel Park Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bronte Girls' Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dial A Roti BD3 9DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 4 Good | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Kosars FC BD3 9DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Noor Halal Butchers BD3 9DA | Retailers - other | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Mar 2026 |
| MFG Morrisons Bradford Victoria BD8 9AN | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Lidl BD3 9BN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2016 |
| The Brownie Co BD3 9BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 4 Good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Kashmir Catering BD3 9AB | Other catering premises | 120 m | 4 Good | 9 Dec 2024 |
| California Krispy BD3 9DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Rawal Kebab and Sweet House BD3 9DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Sep 2025 |
| The Steak Hut BD3 9DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Rawal China Chopstix BD3 9DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Barkerend Post Office BD3 9DB | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Arkle Service Station BD3 9DB | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Subway BD3 9DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 4 Good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Bradford Continental Store BD3 9DX | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 159 |
| Other theft | 36 |
| Shoplifting | 33 |
| Public order | 29 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Butler Street East (59); On or near Pool Court (45); On or near Azealea Court (31); On or near Barkerend Road (28); On or near Petrol Station (27).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 28% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 39% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 18% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 45% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 56% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 20% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: mua Electricity Limited: Disconnection or alteration of supply, 2 October 2026 to 8 October 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Oodles Wok Bradford (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BD3 9QX) now 4 Good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 3 October 2026) found 1 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BD3 9LG: 24 addresses of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Webster Place · Browning Street · Bardsey Crescent · Mavis Street · Seaton Street · Pit Lane · Binnie Street · Edderthorpe Street · Thursby Street · Butler Street East · Barlow Street · Maudsley Street
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.