Town Pop. 5,519

Living in Thornton (Bradford): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thornton (Bradford) scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 55/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 25/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the BD13 postcode district, Thornton (Bradford) ranks 4th. It scores 7 points below the BD13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. Its transport score runs 9 points below the BD13 district's 64/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BD13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
25
235 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 611 crimes
↑ 232% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 113 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Public order 99 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
Vehicle crime 91 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 86 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
other 297 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Southlands Grove 61 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 54 crimes
  3. 3 Chelwood Drive 39 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.261 · PM2.5 6.259 · PM10 9.512 µg/m³
74
Green Space 34
Parks Ample 36
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
46
6 schools in area · 22 within 4km
4Good2Ungraded
  • Beckfoot ThorntonSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Keelham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Academy At St. JamesPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Thornton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Clayton St John CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsBradford Royal Infirmary1.6 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital5.7 mi
Airedale General Hospital8 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Willows Medical Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity1,671 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
88
Full fibre (FTTP)87.6%
available across Bradford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 195 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
33
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed2.7%Retired22.5%Student4.2%Other inactive12.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary30.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.7%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership67%
Among the most-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Bradford · 2026-27
A £1,574
B £1,836
C £2,099
D £2,361
E £2,886
F £3,410
G £3,935
H £4,722
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
55
Frizinghall 3.9 mi
Bingley 4 mi
Bradford Forster Square 4.1 mi
J3 M606 4.7 mi
J2 M606 5 mi
J2 M606 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £195,000 49
Semi-detached £215,000 19
Terraced £159,250 24
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£101k £165k £230k £293k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Queensbury 56 1.8 mi away ⇄
Denholme 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wilsden 55 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cullingworth 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Shelf and Northowram 59 3.4 mi away ⇄
Harden 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bradford 64 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bingley 60 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shipley (Bradford) 67 4.1 mi away ⇄
Oxenhope 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Norwood Green 55 4.5 mi away ⇄
Halifax 61 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thornton (Bradford) a nice place to live?

Thornton (Bradford) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thornton (Bradford) is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Thornton (Bradford)?

Crime levels in Thornton (Bradford) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 25/100. There were 1,297 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thornton (Bradford)?

Among the top-rated schools in Thornton (Bradford) are Beckfoot Thornton, Keelham Primary School and The Academy At St. James, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Thornton (Bradford) in total.

What are house prices like in Thornton (Bradford)?

The current median house price in Thornton (Bradford) is £195,000, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £215,000, terraced £159,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 50%. There were 49 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Thornton (Bradford) in context

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Postcode districts in Thornton (Bradford)

BD13 52 ⇄

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