Howarth Crescent Bradford
34 addresses across 3 postcodes (BD2), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7740360.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £140,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (C: 21, D: 4).
- 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 Frizinghall, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 201 to 203 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 The Rockwell And Wrose Practice, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 210 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 30% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £89,000 | £85,000 | £93,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £42,000 | £42,000 | £42,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2025 | 1 BD2 1HZ | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2022 | 8 BD2 1HZ | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2021 | 8 BD2 1HZ | Terraced | £108,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2017 | 8 BD2 1HZ | Terraced | £72,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2006 | 10 BD2 1HZ | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2005 | 2 BD2 1HZ | Semi-detached | £93,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2005 | 8 BD2 1HZ | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2002 | 2 BD2 1HZ | Semi-detached | £42,000 |
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Flat (19); House, semi-detached (6). Built: 1900-1929 (15); 1930-1949 (5); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (17); owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 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 (87% of about 670 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)
- Eccleshill Methodist Church, Norman Lane, Undercliffe, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Blakehill Works, Idle, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Fire Station, Highfield Road, Idle, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- 114 Undercliffe Road, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Arthur Street, Idle: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Westfield Lane, Wrose: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (1 km (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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 34 addresses are between 201 m and 203 m above sea level (202 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD2 1HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BD2 1HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BD2 2AX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Frizinghall 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Shipley (Yorks) 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bradford Forster Square 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 26 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 75 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Idle Rd Swain House Road Eccleshill | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bradford Interchange Bus Station Bradford City Centre | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Captain Street Car Park | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Costa - Enterprise 5 Retail Park GeniePoint | 390 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Rockwell And Wrose Practice | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 130 m |
| Hospital | Eccleshill Community Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Stony Lane Stores Cashzone | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,970 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 110 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,980 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bolton Old Hall Cottage, a listed building (Grade II*), 720 m (0.4 miles) west. 29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Old Hall Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Bolton Old Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Peel Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Undercliffe Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Saltaire | World Heritage Site | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Hill | Hill | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Doctor Hill | Hill | 800 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Idle Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Brow Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Seans Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Shipley Glen | Valley | 4.9 km (3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
None of the street's 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swain House Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| Hanson Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 540 m (0.3 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 |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blakehill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grove House Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Poplars Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cavendish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Wellington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 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 |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thorpe Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holybrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Catering Services at Swain House Primary School BD2 1JL | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Wrose Bull BD18 1JF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Skylight Lounge BD2 2JU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Flacks Fitness BD2 2JU | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Greggs BD2 2JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| MacDonners BD2 2JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Jan 2026 |
| Simply Local Best One BD2 2AT | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Days Confectioners BD2 2AT | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 10 Jan 2026 |
| Swain House Convenience Store BD2 1JN | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Chutneez Fast Food BD2 1JN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Aug 2025 |
| G & J Pitt Family Bakers BD2 1JN | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2026 |
| TC's Cafe BD2 1JW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Juan's Fresh BD2 1JW | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Overflowing Cup BD10 8SA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Church on The Way Foodbank Centre BD10 8SA | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2015 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 |
| Other crime | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Greenwood Mount (33); On or near Amundsen Avenue (19); On or near Howarth Crescent (19); On or near Swain Mount (13); On or near Westwood Avenue (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 30% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 63% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 31% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 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) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 20 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 14 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 22 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BD2 1HZ: 30 addresses of 32 in the postcode
- BD2 1HL: 2 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- BD2 2AX: 2 addresses of 30 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Howarth Avenue · Idle Road · Moser Avenue · Moorhouse Avenue · Swain Mount · King's Road · Greenwood Avenue · Moser Crescent · Westwood Avenue · Radcliffe Avenue · Norman Grove · Greenwood Mount
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.