BD8 9QL postcode in Bradford, England
BD8 9QL is a postcode in Bradford, in the Toller ward. It is in the Bradford West parliamentary constituency and the West Yorkshire police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where BD8 9QL is, and what is near it
- BD8 9QL
- Other postcodes in BD8 9: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 13 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.7996, longitude -1.7886)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after BD8 9QL?
- BradfordCouncil, for all local services Bradford: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around BD8 9QL Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- West YorkshirePolice force area
- Bradford WestParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Naz Shah (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Naz Shah
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at BD8 9QL?
Every home and business at BD8 9QL can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Bradford: 96%
Bradford: 99%
The line marks the figure across Bradford.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at BD8 9QL?
BinDayBuddy has not read City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council's days for BD8 9QL today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for BD8 9QL on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is BD8 9QL at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include BD8 9QL.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Bradford
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for BD8 9QL: 5,430 properties in Bradford are at high risk (2% of all its properties). All the figures for Bradford
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of BD8 9QL is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near BD8 9QL?
Homes in BD8 9 sold for a typical £130,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 29 sales, up 30% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Semi-detached £155,500 6 sales
- Terraced £125,000 21 sales
- Flat or maisonette 2 sales, too few to price
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole BD8 district: a typical £145,000 from 109 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in BD8 9QL
HM Land Registry records 4 standard sales of homes in BD8 9QL from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 3 October 2025. The middle price was £106,500, from £80,000 to £130,000. Across BD8 9, the typical price in the 12 months to August 2026 was £130,000. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near BD8 9QL?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 580 homes in the neighbourhood around BD8 9QL. Over half of them (81%) are in council tax band A. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (43%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Bradford for 2026‑27: £2,361. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,574 (band A) to £2,098 (band C); band A, the most common, is £1,574.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 470 (81%) | £1,574 |
| Band B | about 100 (17%) | £1,836 |
| Band C | about 10 (2%) | £2,098 |
| Band D | withheld | £2,361 |
| Band E | withheld | £2,885 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,410 |
| Band G | withheld | £3,935 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,721 |
When the homes were built
- 43% Before 1900
- 10% 1900 to 1918
- 14% 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- 19% 1965 to 1982
- 12% 1983 to 1999
- 2% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1945 to 1964, 2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Bradford before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of BD8 9QL is in (ONS area E01010813), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near BD8 9QL?
The nearest open schools to BD8 9QL, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to BD8 9QL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of BD8 9QL is Bradford Forster Square Rail Station, 2.4 km away in a straight line.
- Bradford Forster Square Rail Station Railway station 2.4 kmCycle
- Frizinghall Rail Station Railway station 2.6 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
13 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest West Park Road, 48 m away.
More stations near BD8 9QL, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near BD8 9QL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of BD8 9QL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Dr Ia Gilkar & Partners Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01274 496433 250 mWalk
- Kensington Partnership Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01274 499209 250 mWalk
- Manor Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01274 484111 350 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near BD8 9QL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of BD8 9QL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Swarco e-connect Charging point · 2 chargers 950 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near BD8 9QL?
The nearest to the centre of BD8 9QL, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Rayner Dental Practice - Girlington Phone 01274 545270 250 mWalk
- Kensington Street Health Centre Phone 01274 499209 250 mWalk
- A&S Dental Surgeons Phone 01274 541643 650 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to BD8 9QL?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Bradford Royal Infirmary Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2026 · Phone 01274 364305 800 mWalk
- St Luke's Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2026 · Phone 01274 364305 2.6 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near BD8 9QL?
The nearest care homes to the centre of BD8 9QL, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Britannia Care Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01274 494847 450 mWalk
- Rosegarland Residential Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2025 · Phone 01274 543054 950 mWalk
- Crossley House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01274 497551 1.0 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near BD8 9QL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of BD8 9QL, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Bradfordpharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 6pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01274 545281 250 mWalk
- Bradford Pharmacy Mon to Thu 8am to 6:30pm; Fri 8:30am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01274 400578 250 mWalk
- Girlington Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01274 773996 350 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near BD8 9QL?
The nearest vets to the centre of BD8 9QL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Shipley Veterinary Centre 3.4 kmCycle
- Oakroyd Veterinary 3.8 kmCycle
- The Avenue Veterinary Group 4.1 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is BD8 9QL in a conservation area?
The centre of BD8 9QL is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near BD8 9QL?
Police.uk records 593 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of BD8 9QL in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 37, other theft 37, burglary 21, other crime 19, possession of weapons 8, robbery 7, theft from the person 2, bicycle theft 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for BD8 9QL
- Ward
- Toller
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Bradford
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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