Bradford BD1
Bradford 064 · 5 sub-areas · 11,072 residents
Bradford 064 is a densely populated neighbourhood in Bradford, home to around 11,000 people and one of the more affordable corners of a city already well below national rent levels. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £668 a month — roughly half the UK median for a two-bed — though the area carries a high crime rate and a notably low share of well-rated nearby schools.
Bradford BD1 is a commuter neighbourhood within Bradford — train into Leeds runs in around 31 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bradford BD1?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 10 restaurants and 5 pubs in five minutes; 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; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; 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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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Bradford BD1 in Bradford
Living in Bradford BD1
Bradford 064 sits firmly at the affordable end of Bradford's rental market, which itself is one of the cheapest in England. You won't find many other places in Yorkshire where a three-bedroom home can be rented for under £800 a month, and the median house price here — around £118,000 — is a fraction of what you'd pay in most other English cities. For first-time buyers especially, the deposit hurdle is low: at roughly 2.1 years of take-home savings, it's far easier than the UK norm.
The cost of that affordability shows up elsewhere. Rents are consuming around 40% of median take-home pay for renters here, which is actually high relative to local salaries — a sign that wages in this part of Bradford are modest even by northern standards. Median resident earnings run to about £28,400 a year. Rents have risen around 3.8% over the past year, which is below the national pace but noticeable given the low income base.
The neighbourhood skews young and diverse. Nearly a third of residents are aged 18–34, and almost 30% are under 18 — so this is a community with a lot of children and young adults. The ethnic diversity index sits at 47, and just over half of residents were born in the UK, reflecting Bradford's long history as a destination for South Asian communities and more recent arrivals. Tenure is split three ways: around 39% rent privately, 34% are in social housing, and just 27% own their home — a notably low ownership rate that flags this as a predominantly renting area.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 930 metres away — about a 12-minute walk — putting Bradford city centre and connections to Leeds within reach. Around half of residents drive to work, and one in five works from home. No metro or tram service covers this area. For sub-areas and street-level detail, see the streets and sub-areas listed below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bradford 064 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are very low — a two-bed runs around £668 a month — and the deposit-to-buy hurdle is minimal. The trade-off is a high crime rate (around 275 incidents per 1,000 residents a year) and a below-average share of well-rated nearby schools. It suits those prioritising affordability over other factors.
- What is the rent in Bradford 064?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £544 a month, a two-bed around £668, and a three-bed roughly £799. These are estimates scaled from Bradford-wide data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 3.8% over the past year. All figures are well below the UK median two-bed rent of around £1,200.
- Is Bradford 064 safe?
- The crime rate is high — around 275 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, more than three times the UK average. Bradford as a whole has elevated crime relative to the national picture, and this neighbourhood sits at the sharper end. It's worth checking street-level data for specific roads before deciding.
- What's the commute from Bradford 064 to Bradford city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 930 metres away — roughly a 12-minute walk. From there, Bradford city centre is a short journey. Leeds is accessible in around 32 minutes to the nearest major job hub. Around half of residents drive to work rather than using public transport.
- Who lives in Bradford 064?
- A young, diverse, predominantly renting community. Nearly a third of residents are aged 18–34, and close to 30% are under 18. Around 39% rent privately and 34% are in social housing. The ethnic diversity index is 47, with just over half of residents born in the UK, reflecting Bradford's established South Asian communities.
- What schools are near Bradford 064?
- There are 137 schools within 2km, but only around 37% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 791 metres away. Use Bradford Council's school finder to check catchment boundaries, as proximity doesn't guarantee a place.
- Is Bradford 064 a good area for first-time buyers?
- On price alone, yes — the median house price is around £118,000, and a 10% deposit takes roughly 2.1 years to save on a typical local salary, far faster than most of England. The area's high crime rate and below-average school ratings are the main considerations to weigh alongside that low entry cost.