Spen Beck View Bradford
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (BD4), about 30 m long. USRN 7701167.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2).
- 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 B; 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 Low Moor, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 270 m away, and Knowles Park (5.4 hectares) is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 171 to 172 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 Tong Medical Practice, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 59 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
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: 2024 (2).
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 B (37% of about 1,020 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)
- De Lacy Mews/Tong Street, Dudley Hill: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- 64 Tong Street, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Kaycell Street, Bierley: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Tennis Avenue, Holmewood, 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, 1 at medium risk and 0 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BD4 6EA | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| BD4 6JF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 171 m and 172 m above sea level (172 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD4 6JF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Low Moor 292,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Bradford Interchange 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bradford Forster Square 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dunsford Avenue Bierley | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bradford Interchange Bus Station Bradford City Centre | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 12 km (7.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tong Medical Practice | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bierley Pharmacy | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dentistry@Bd4 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | St Luke's Hospital Day Case Elective Surgical Hub | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,110 m² | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Knowles Park 5.4 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 230 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 7.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 439-443, Shetcliffe Lane, a listed building (Grade II*), 650 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 439-443, Shetcliffe Lane | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Church of St John | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Bowling Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Battle of Adwalton Moor 1643 | Registered battlefield | 3.3 km (2 miles) east |
| Saltaire | World Heritage Site | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Toftshaw Bottom | Valley | 670 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Bierley Hall Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Hunsworth Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Mill Carr Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Woodhouse Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 3 | 3 |
None of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 250 m | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newhall Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Knowleswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ryecroft Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Bradford Academy Church of England | All-through | 2–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bradford Forster Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Lower Fields Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tong Leadership Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Catering Services at St John's CE Primary School BD4 6JF | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| The Tuk Shop BD4 6JD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Bierley Community Centre BD4 6BU | Other catering premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fawcett Place (13); On or near Fallowfield Close (11); On or near Burberry Close (11); On or near Pavilion Court (8); On or near Renee Close (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Nearby streets
Bethel Close · Burberry Close · Copley Springs Road · Red Hill Road · Wagon House Mews · Charles Pit Road · Fawcett Place · Renee Close · Fallowfield Close · Hopkinson Drive · Harmon Close · Fallowfield Gardens
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.