Postcode report
BD17 5FA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Bradford
About BD17 5FA: area rating, property, schools and local change
BD17 5FA is a postcode in Baildon, Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BD17 5FA, then scores the surrounding small area 39/100 - bottom 20% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BD17 5FA are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BD17 5FA is based on Bradford 016 Census 2021. It covers 8,426 residents, 3,257 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near BD17 5FA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BD17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £255k from 105 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BD17 5FA can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 6 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BD17 5FA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BD17 5FA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BD17 5FA
Is BD17 5FA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 39/100 (bottom 20% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BD17 5FA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BD17 5FA?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BD17 5FA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BD17 5FA?
LocaleIQ matched BD17 5FA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BD17 5FA?
The latest median sold price is £255k based on 105 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BD17 5FA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.