Mitchell Square West Bowling, Bradford
1 address across 1 postcode (BD5), about 80 m long. USRN 7751145.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 12, E: 7).
- 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 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 120 m away, and Bowling Park (28 hectares) is about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 134 to 146 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr I M Raja & Partner, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 210 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 285 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
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: Flat (27). Built: 1967-1975 (27).
Each home's certificates and sales (27 addresses)
- 1, Mitchell Square
- 2, Mitchell Square
- 3, Mitchell Square
- 4, Mitchell Square
- 5, Mitchell Square
- 6, Mitchell Square
- 7, Mitchell Square
- 8, Mitchell Square
- 9, Mitchell Square
- 10, Mitchell Square
- 11, Mitchell Square
- 12, Mitchell Square
- 13, Mitchell Square
- 14, Mitchell Square
- 15, Mitchell Square
- 16, Mitchell Square
- 17, Mitchell Square
- 18, Mitchell Square
- 19, Mitchell Square
- 20, Mitchell Square
- 21, Mitchell Square
- 22, Mitchell Square
- 23, Mitchell Square
- 24, Mitchell Square
- 25, Mitchell Square
- 26, Mitchell Square
- 27, Mitchell Square
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 (88% of about 660 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)
- The Prince of Wales Inn, 244 Bowling Old Lane, permissioned (320 m)
- Between Clayton Lane and Lister Arms, Little Horton: up to 117 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Coates Terrace/Manchester Road, Bowling: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Newall Street/Bottomley Street Off Manchester Road, Little Horton, pending decision (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Swarland Grove, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Park Road, Little Horton: up to 500 homes, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Grafton Street, Little Horton, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Junction with Park Road, Manchester Road, Little Horton: up to 22 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 30 September 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 43 addresses are between 134 m and 146 m above sea level (143 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD5 7HB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bradford Interchange 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Bradford Forster Square 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Low Moor 292,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 64 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dalcross Street West Bowling | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bradford Interchange Bus Station Bradford City Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 11.3 km (7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr I M Raja & Partner | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodroyd Pharmacy | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkside Road Dental Care Unit | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | St Luke's Hospital Day Case Elective Surgical Hub | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire police | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,320 m² | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Bowling Park 28 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bowling Park Allotment Gardens 3.3 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 30 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 67 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| 30, Little Horton Green | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Bolling Hall (Museum) | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Bowling Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Horton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Saltaire | World Heritage Site | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Roughs | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Carr Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Odsal Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Woodhouse Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Toftshaw Bottom | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 36 | 43 |
7 of the street's 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons City Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 240 m | No published inspection |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford | 16 plus | 16–19 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 280 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bowling Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bronte Girls' Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dixons Trinity Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Dixons Music Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| New College Bradford | 16 plus | 16–19 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biedronka Sklep BD5 7ES | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Prabins BD5 7ES | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Hazro BD5 7ES | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Light of the World Church Community Centre BD5 7ES | Other catering premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Field Sports and Social Club BD7 2RQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Dixons City Academy BD5 7RR | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Dixons 6th Form Academy BD5 7JR | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Mix Mini Market BD5 7EU | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Zabka Mini Market BD5 7HX | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| FM Catering Services at St Stephens CE Primary School BD5 7HU | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Bridge Tavern BD5 7JL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Winners Chapel International Bradford Csr Foodbank BD5 7JW | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Lister Arms Service Station & Subway BD5 7JX | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Shine (West Bowling) BD5 7BX | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Bakes X Shakes BD5 7BB | Retailers - other | 340 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pembroke Street (52); On or near Round Street (49); On or near Ackworth Street (42); On or near Jackie Smart Road (30); On or near Moulson Court (21).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 35% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 40% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 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) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 59% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 19% | 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
- BD5 7HB: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ackworth Street · Gaythorne Road · Pembroke Street · Vere Square · Ackworth Street · Vere Square · Bowbridge Road · Cauldwell Gardens · Springwell Drive · Springmill Street · Megnaway · Hillcote Drive
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.