Market outlook for BD6
Key indicators for buyers
The BD6 market looks favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-9.9%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 6.0x in 2007 to 5.2x today. Rising rents (£732/mo, +3.9%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Prices by property type
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Bradford area
A home in Bradford costs 5.2x the local median salary — moderate, improving from a peak of 6.0x in 2007.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Bradford area
Average monthly rent in Bradford is £732, up 3.9% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Bradford price of £156,667 with a 25% deposit (£39k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £618 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses BD6 avg. price with Bradford rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£618) are £114 less than renting (£732). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £39k — it would take around 7 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
28, LOWESWATER AVENUE BD6 2TH | Semi-detached | £105,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
20, YEOMAN COURT BD6 3WZ | Semi-detached | £205,000 | 14 Jan 2026 |
6, MARTIN COURT BD6 3XR | Semi-detached | £160,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
2, GRACY FOLD BD6 3FE | Terraced | £188,000 | 22 Dec 2025 |
12, BREARCLIFFE DRIVE BD6 2LE | Semi-detached | £187,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
7, ALBERT STREET BD6 1UB | Semi-detached | £115,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
8, LOWESWATER AVENUE BD6 2TZ | Semi-detached |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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