Bierley & Tong
Bradford 057 · 5 sub-areas · 11,129 residents
Bradford 057 is a largely residential part of Bradford, home to around 11,100 people. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £668 a month — well below the national two-bed median and one of the more affordable corners of a city that's already among the cheapest in Yorkshire. Ownership rates are high and greenspace is genuinely close, though school Ofsted ratings lag the national picture.
Bierley & Tong is a commuter neighbourhood within Bradford — train into Leeds runs in around 56 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bierley & Tong?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £737 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Bierley & Tong in Bradford
Living in Bierley & Tong
Bradford 057 sits in a part of Bradford where the dominant feel is settled, residential and owner-occupied — nearly six in ten households own their home, which is notably high for a neighbourhood with these income levels. Streets are a mix of older terraces and semi-detached houses, and green space is within easy reach: the nearest open space is under 300 metres away on average, and more than half of residents live within a walkable distance of meaningful greenspace.
On cost, this part of Bradford is genuinely cheap. A two-bed runs around £668 a month — roughly half the national two-bed median of around £1,200. Even a three-bed stays under £800. The median house price sits at about £160,000, and a typical buyer could save a deposit in around 2.8 years, which is a realistic timeframe compared to most of England. Council tax (Band D) comes to around £2,360 a year.
The population is fairly broad in age: just over a quarter are under 18, reflecting a meaningful share of families with children. Couples with children make up around one in five households. The area has a below-average degree-qualified share — around 24% — and a resident median salary of about £28,400 a year. Claimant unemployment sits at 7%, which is above the national rate and worth weighing up.
Practically, this is a car-dependent area. Around 61% of residents drive to work, and public transport use for commuting is low at under 5%. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.7 km away — about a 33-minute walk, or a short drive. There's no realistic metro or tram service. Leeds and other major centres are reachable, but you'll want a car for day-to-day life. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how this plays out across the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bradford 057 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The area is genuinely affordable, green space is close by, and ownership rates are high — which tends to mean stable, invested neighbours. The trade-offs are a higher-than-average crime rate, below-average school Ofsted ratings, and heavy car dependency. It suits buyers and families on modest budgets more than young professionals relying on public transport.
- What is the rent in Bradford 057?
- A typical one-bed runs around £544 a month, a two-bed about £668, and a three-bed roughly £799. These are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from council-level official data. Rents rose around 3.8% over the past year. Even at these levels, rent absorbs about 40% of median take-home pay locally.
- Is Bradford 057 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 149 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly double the UK national average of about 80 per 1,000. Bradford as a whole sits above the national average, and this neighbourhood tracks that city-wide picture. Quieter residential streets tend to be calmer than main arterial roads, but it's worth researching specific streets before committing.
- What's the commute from Bradford 057 to Bradford city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 61% commute by car, and public transport use is very low at under 5%. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.7 km away. For longer journeys, Manchester is around 87 minutes by public transport and Leeds and other regional centres are accessible, but day-to-day you'll want a car.
- Who lives in Bradford 057?
- Mainly families and settled owner-occupiers. Nearly six in ten households own their home, and couples with children make up around one in five households. Over a quarter of residents are under 18. It's a working-age, working-class community with a below-average degree share and a resident median salary of around £28,400 a year.
- What schools are near Bradford 057?
- There are 48 schools within 2 km, so you won't struggle for options nearby. The quality picture is more challenging: around 38% of those schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, compared to roughly 89% nationally. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1 km away. Check current ratings and catchment areas directly before making decisions.
- Is Bradford 057 good for working from home?
- Yes — full gigabit broadband is available to every premises in the area, and around one in five residents already works from home. Given the limited public transport, remote working or a car commute are the most practical setups here. The low rent relative to national averages also makes the economics of home-working more comfortable.