Bell Dean Road
Bradford, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £117,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 76% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 76% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£117,500).
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 76% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£117,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £117,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Bell Dean Road is located in Bradford. Crime is a significant concern, with 361 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 212 violent offences were recorded (59% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 41m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £117,500, with exceptional growth of 76% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 351m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Bell Dean Road, with detailed information for each.
libraries (3)
- Cafí© West Allerton 495m · 6 min walk
- Clayton 1479m · 18 min walk
- Thornton 1749m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lower Grange Community Field and Park 120m · 2 min walk
- Pitty Beck Wetlands 358m · 4 min walk
- Leaventhorpe Hall 592m · 7 min walk
- Lady Hill Park 760m · 10 min walk
- Victoria Park 1626m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- The Academy At St. James 353m · 4 min walk
- St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 361m · 4 min walk
- Ley Top Primary School 519m · 6 min walk
- Beckfoot Thornton 572m · 7 min walk
- Dixons Allerton Academy 871m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Willow Bank Close — Bradford45
- Greenfinch Way — Bradford45
- Jackdaw Close — Bradford45
- Crediton Avenue — Bradford43
- Berrydale Close — Bradford44
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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