Area Report
Last updated 10 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Bradford: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 12 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around BD3 8HE.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
13Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 38 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 55 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Laisterdyke Leadership Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
64crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 64 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 43.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
15GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 15 GP, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DAY NIGHT PHARMACY — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 46 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
15green spaces
- 20 ha total
- largest park 9.6 ha (0.45 mi away)
Nearest: Religious Grounds (0.56 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
32shops & libraries
- 25 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Morrisons, Iceland, Spar…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Aldi Leeds Old Road, Thornbury — 0.3 mi
In Bradford, 78% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Bradford, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near BD3 8HE.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in BD3.
Average sold price by property type across the BD3 district, 2021–2026.
About BD3 8HE
BD3 8HE scores 65/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Aldi Leeds Old Road, Thornbury 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BD3 8HE is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,265 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 55 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 30 rated Good. The nearest school is Laisterdyke Leadership Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 64 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 15 GP surgeries and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DAY NIGHT PHARMACY, 0.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
