Elvey Close Bradford
1 address across 1 postcode (BD2), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 7726175.
- 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 Apperley Bridge, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Eccleshill Park, is about 820 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 181 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 Eccleshill Village Surgery, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 109 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (34% of about 870 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)
- Tunwell Street, Eccleshill, permissioned (100 m)
- Victoria Road, Eccleshill: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (110 m)
- Newstead Hall Road, permissioned (290 m)
- Harrogate Road/Union Mills, Undercliffe: up to 65 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- 114 Undercliffe Road, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Eccleshill Methodist Church, Norman Lane, Undercliffe, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Roundwood Avenue, Ravenscliffe: up to 90 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 address is about 181 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD2 2BT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Apperley Bridge 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| New Pudsey 789,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Frizinghall 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chapel Street Eccleshill | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bradford Interchange Bus Station Bradford City Centre | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eccleshill Village Surgery | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest J Robertson & Son LTD | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eccleshill Dental | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Eccleshill Community Hospital | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Eccleshill Bradford, Undercliffe | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Eccleshill Park 1.7 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,160 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Peel Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west. 24 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Peel Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Undercliffe Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Saltaire | World Heritage Site | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenscliffe Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Bill Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Round Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Doctor Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
| Farsley Beck Bottom | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 280 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 330 m | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holybrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wellington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fagley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St. Clare's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Swain House Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grove House Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hanson Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Co-op Academy Parkland | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jok's Ale House (Bar only) BD2 2DD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Gingers Cafe BD2 2DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Eccles and Victoria Club BD2 2DQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2023 |
| The Fountain (Bar Only) BD2 2DQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Aspens Services at Cavendish Primary School BD2 2DU | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company BD2 3SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Lidl BD2 3SP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2021 |
| My Euro Basket BD2 3TB | Retailers - other | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Burger King BD2 3SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2024 |
| China China BD2 3TB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Sandwich & Beyond BD2 3TB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Ashfield House Day Nursery BD2 2EE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Street Kitchen BD2 3RH | Mobile caterer | 320 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Co Op BD2 3RQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2025 |
| Canton King BD2 2HL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tunwell Close (14); On or near Chapel Walk (11); On or near Elvey Close (10); On or near Hall Avenue (10); On or near Chapel Street (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- BD2 2BT: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Holdsworth Square · Tunwell Street · Stott Terrace · Tunwell Close · Easthorpe Court · Scoresby Close · Tay Court · Tay Court · Victoria Drive · Victoria Avenue · Hall Avenue · Pullan Grove
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.