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Location in West YorkshireLower Grange sits where the marker shows within the county.

31,686
Population
9,700
Households
2 / 10
Deprivation decile
More deprived
12
Schools nearby
£40,082
Avg. household income
1,059
Businesses
6,021
People per km²
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About Lower Grange

Lower Grange is a residential area located in West Yorkshire, England, within the BD8 postcode area. The neighbourhood features a mix of housing, including semi-detached and terraced homes, providing a variety of living options for residents. Local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks are readily accessible, contributing to the community's practicality.

The area is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, making it convenient for commuters. Public transport services are available, offering easy access to larger urban centres. Lower Grange also benefits from green spaces, which provide opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure. Overall, this area presents a straightforward living environment with essential facilities close at hand.

School Ratings in Lower Grange

Families in Lower Grange have access to 241 local schools. St Edmunds Nursery School & Children's Centre, Abbey Green Nursery School and Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Lower Grange

Homes sell for an average of £134K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £92K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Lower Grange

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Public order is the leading concern across Lower Grange, with 145 incidents recorded in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Lower Grange

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Lower Grange within the more deprived parts of England. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. A larger share of residents live on lower incomes compared to the wider national picture.

Healthcare in Lower Grange

There are 70 GP surgeries within three miles of Lower Grange, the nearest being Lynfield Mount Hospital (0.9 miles away).

Local Data for Lower Grange

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Property Prices 1,747 sales

Average Price £134K
£850 , £2.65M
Detached £260K 95
Semi £136K 497
Terraced £92K 800
Flat £56K 156

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

136 Primary
29 Secondary
76 Other
Outstanding 5
Good 12
Requires improvement 4

Ofsted ratings for schools in the BD8 postcode area.

Dixons Allerton Academy All-through Requires Improvement 0.1 miles St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.4 miles Crossley Hall Children's Centre 0.5 miles Crossley Hall Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Allerton Children's Centre Good 0.5 miles Ley Top Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 0.5 miles Beckfoot Thornton Secondary Good 0.6 miles The Academy At St. James Primary Good 0.6 miles Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery Primary 0.6 miles Bradford Girls' Grammar School Secondary 0.8 miles Lady Royd Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Lidget Green Primary School and Children's Centre Good 0.8 miles

Household Income in Lower Grange ONS 2023

The average total household income in Lower Grange is approximately £40,082 a year before tax, 28% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £31,904. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Lower Grange £40,082
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £31,904.

Businesses in Lower Grange ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,059 active businesses based in Lower Grange, around 33 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 88% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 20 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,059 Total businesses
33 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 88%
Small, 10-49 9%
Medium, 50-249 2%
Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Lower Grange IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Lower Grange experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.

Overall Deprivation
2/10
Income
2/10
Employment
2/10
Education
2/10
Health
2/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
2/10
Children 0-15 28%
Working age 63%
Older 65+ 9%
8,864 Children (0-15) 28%
19,811 Working Age 63%
2,997 Older (65+) 9%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 62.1% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 48.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Lower Grange 2,018 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Lower Grange are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

Violence & Sexual Offences 868
Public Order 145
Anti-Social Behaviour 143
Other Theft 143
Criminal Damage & Arson 133
Shoplifting 132
Vehicle Crime 122
Drugs 113
Burglary 73
Other Crime 61
Robbery 32
Weapons 24
Theft from Person 20
Bicycle Theft 9
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Frizinghall Train Station 2.1 miles
Bradford Interchange Train Station 2.5 miles
Saltaire Train Station 2.8 miles
Shipley (Yorks) Train Station 2.8 miles
Low Moor Train Station 4.1 miles
Baildon Train Station 4.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Leaventhorpe 0 yards School Green 0.6 miles Crossley Hall 0.6 miles Four Lane Ends 0.6 miles Daisy Hill 0.9 miles Scholemoor 0.9 miles Allerton 0.9 miles Chat Hill 0.9 miles Clayton 1.2 miles Girlington 1.4 miles Lidget Green 1.4 miles Thornton 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Bradford
Ward Toller
Constituency Bradford West
Parish Bradford, unparished area
Region Yorkshire and The Humber

Home Ownership in Lower Grange

Of the 9,416 households in and around Lower Grange, 50% are owned, 21% are socially rented and 29% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 50% Social rented 21% Private rented 29%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Lower Grange.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Grange

What is the population of Lower Grange?
Lower Grange has a population of approximately 31,686 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Lower Grange?
The average property in and around Lower Grange sold for about £134,265, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 62% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Lower Grange a deprived area?
Lower Grange sits among the more deprived areas in England, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 2 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Lower Grange?
Lower Grange is covered by the BD8 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Lower Grange?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Lower Grange, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Lower Grange?
The nearest railway station to Lower Grange is Frizinghall Train Station, about 2.1 miles away.

Streets in BD8 30 shown View all streets

Abbeydale Drive 2 Aberford Road 1 Abingdon Street 1 Agar Street 2 Agar Terrace 2 Alice Street 1 Allerton Road 7 Alvanley Court 1 Ambler Street 3 Anvil Court 1 Apsley Crescent 2 Arden Road 1 Arnold Place 1 Arnold Street 1 Arthington Street 1 Arthur Avenue 2 Ashwell Road 1 Atlas Street 3 Avocet Close 1 Back Blenheim Mount 1 Back Blythe Avenue 2 Back Durham Terrace 1 Back Girlington Road 2 Back Kensington Street 1 Back Lindum Terrace 1 Back Northfield Place 2 Back Southfield Square 2 Back Springfield Place 1 Back Wood Street 1 Barden Street 1

Postcodes in BD8 50 shown View all postcodes

BD8 0AA BD8 0AB BD8 0AD BD8 0AE BD8 0AF BD8 0AG BD8 0AH BD8 0AJ BD8 0AL BD8 0AN BD8 0AP BD8 0AQ BD8 0AS BD8 0AT BD8 0AU BD8 0AW BD8 0AX BD8 0AY BD8 0AZ BD8 0BB BD8 0BD BD8 0BE BD8 0BG BD8 0BH BD8 0BJ BD8 0BL BD8 0BN BD8 0BQ BD8 0BR BD8 0BS BD8 0BT BD8 0BU BD8 0BW BD8 0BX BD8 0BY BD8 0BZ BD8 0DA BD8 0DB BD8 0DD BD8 0DE BD8 0DF BD8 0DG BD8 0DH BD8 0DJ BD8 0DL BD8 0DN BD8 0DP BD8 0DQ BD8 0DR BD8 0DS