Firethorn Close Bradford
34 addresses across 1 postcode (BD8), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7728648.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £88,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 32 homes have an energy certificate (C: 28, D: 4).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 Forster Square, about 2.3 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 680 m (0.4 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: Its addresses are 140 to 143 m above sea level.
- Noise: 28 of its 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kensington Partnership, about 140 m away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 283 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £88,000 | £88,000 | £88,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £40,000 | £40,000 | £40,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £78,500 | £78,500 | £78,500 |
| 2008 | 2 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £44,000 | £44,000 | £44,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £42,995 | £42,995 | £42,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2020 | 17 BD8 9PE | Terraced | £88,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2014 | 38 BD8 9PE | Flat or maisonette | £40,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Sep 2011 | 23 BD8 9PE | Terraced | £78,500 | |
| 20 Aug 2008 | 23 BD8 9PE | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 23 May 2008 | 38 BD8 9PE | Flat or maisonette | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 May 2007 | 38 BD8 9PE | Flat or maisonette | £44,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Jul 2003 | 25 BD8 9PE | Semi-detached | £42,995 |
Energy performance certificates
32 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 51 m². Most common: Flat (26); House, end-terrace (3); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1976-1982 (24); 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (25); owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 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 (81% of about 580 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)
- Squire Lane, Girlington: up to 82 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Whetley Mills, Thornton Rd: up to 250 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Ingleby Rd: up to 122 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Hollings Rd: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Thornton Road, Girlington: up to 92 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Carlisle Rd: up to 43 homes, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Thornton Road/Mumby Street, Girlington: up to 175 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Thornton Road/Mumby Street, Girlington: up to 131 homes, not permissioned (920 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, 1 at medium risk and 9 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 34 addresses are between 140 m and 143 m above sea level (141 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD8 9PE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bradford Forster Square 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Frizinghall 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bradford Interchange 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 58 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Park Road Four Lane Ends | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bradford Interchange Bus Station Bradford City Centre | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Simes St Parking | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 11 km (6.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kensington Partnership | 140 m |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bradford Pharmacy | 140 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kensington Street Clinic | 140 m |
| Hospital | Bradford Royal Infirmary | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police - Manningham Police Station | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,140 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6,350 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,560 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Girlington Recreation Ground 3.1 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bull Royd Allotment Gardens 1.7 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Scholemoor Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west. 17 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 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Lister Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Saltaire | World Heritage Site | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Greave Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Weather Royds Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Chellow Dene Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Cliff Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Chellow Dene | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Bunkers Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 34 |
28 of the street's 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girlington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 80 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre | Nursery | 0–5 | 90 m | No published inspection |
| Whetley Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Muslim | Secondary | 11–19 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School | Secondary | 11–16 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lady Royd Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lilycroft Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lilycroft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carlton Mills | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girlington Halal Meat BD8 9NN | Retailers - other | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Nov 2025 |
| Girlington Mini Market BD8 9NN | Retailers - other | 90 m | 4 Good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| St Edmunds Nursery School & Childrens Centre BD8 9QW | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Aziz Catering BD8 9JB | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| FM Catering Services at Girlington Primary School BD8 9NR | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Abaseen Peshawari BD8 9NJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Adam Halal Meat and Poultry BD8 9NJ | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Umar Halal Meat BD8 9NL | Retailers - other | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Asia Superstore BD8 9LZ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Deli Intu BD8 9NB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 13 Dec 2025 |
| Labas Potraviny BD8 9NB | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 29 Apr 2014 |
| Dial A Roti BD8 9NB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Dreamy Desserts BD8 9NB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bradford Catering BD8 9NA | Other catering premises | 240 m | 4 Good | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Tawa House BD8 9NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Other crime | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Firethorn Close (40); On or near Whitefield Place (40); On or near Willow Street (31); On or near Agar Street (29); On or near Hoxton Street (21).
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) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 15% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 71% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 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
- BD8 9PE: 34 addresses of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Washington Street · Back Girlington Road · Hoxton Street · West Side Court · Agar Street · Northrop Close · Birch Street · Agar Terrace · Whitefield Place · Washington Street · Willow Street · Lytton 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.