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BD5 8QJ · Neighbourhood Report
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Last updated 14 AUG 2026

BD5 8QJ

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One of the harder-pressed parts of Bradford: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away and roughly 5 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.

What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.

NestScope Score
64/ 100

A more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 1/10, ranked 2,739 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around BD5 8QJ.

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.

Schools66

Are the schools any good?

10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 36 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 59 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.
Closest
1Bradford Beacon SchoolOtherAges 4–110.2 mi2Park Aspire Alternative Provision AcademyOtherAges 4–14Good0.2 mi3St Matthew's CofE Primary School and NurseryPrimaryAges 3–11Requires Improvement0.4 mi4Bowling Park Primary SchoolPrimaryAges 3–11Good0.4 mi5The Fountain SchoolOtherAges 10–160.4 mi6Oastlers SchoolOtherAges 11–19Outstanding0.6 mi
Safety61

Is it safe?

27crimes last month
  • A middling picture on recorded crime
  • IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 27 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 22.6)

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare79

Can I see a GP?

19GP & hospitals
  • Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
  • IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 18 GP, 1 hospital, 11 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Transport70

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 32 bus stops nearby

NestReach: ≈ 5 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space98

How green is it?

13green spaces
  • Very green — open space all around
Amenities81

Can I get the shopping done?

26shops & libraries
  • Everyday shopping on the doorstep
  • 19 supermarkets within 2 mi — Asda, Morrisons, Spar, Lidl… — nearest 0.5 mi — library 0.6 mi

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Getting a school place

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 BD5 8QJ.

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 BD5.

Average sold price by property type across the BD5 district, 2021–2026.

04 — Write-up

About BD5 8QJ

BD5 8QJ scores 64/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Playing Field (7.9 ha) 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, BD5 8QJ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,739 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).

There are 59 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 32 rated Good. The nearest school is Bradford Beacon School, 0.2 mi away.

There were 27 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.

Healthcare access is good, with 18 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 11 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BOWLING HALL MED PRACTICE, 0.6 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST LUKES HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.

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05 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around BD5 8QJ — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
We blend in national context. Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
03
One score, six visible factors. Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
06 — Questions
Is BD5 8QJ a good place to live?

BD5 8QJ scores 64/100 on the NestScope Score, and nationally it is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood. It is strongest on green space (98/100) and weakest on safety (61/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.

How many schools are near BD5 8QJ?

There are 59 schools within a 2-mile catchment of BD5 8QJ, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted, compiled by NestScope.

Is BD5 8QJ safe?

27 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of BD5 8QJ in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 1/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near BD5 8QJ?

Transport within 0.5 miles of BD5 8QJ includes 32 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN, mapped by NestScope. About 5 km² is reachable from BD5 8QJ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for BD5 8QJ?

BD5 8QJ has a NestScope Score of 64/100 — a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.

How far around BD5 8QJ does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around BD5 8QJ: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.

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Compiled by NestScope (nestscope.uk) from DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Cite as: NestScope — BD5 8QJ area report, nestscope.uk/area/BD5+8QJ. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.