Crossflatts & Eldwick
Bradford 010 · 5 sub-areas · 9,017 residents
Bradford 010 is a predominantly residential part of Bradford, home to around 9,000 people. Rents here are low by any national measure — a typical two-bedroom lets for around £670 a month, well under the UK average of roughly £1,200. The neighbourhood skews noticeably older than the Bradford norm, with a large share of long-settled owner-occupiers and strong greenspace access close to home.
Crossflatts & Eldwick is a commuter neighbourhood within Bradford — train into Leeds runs in around 34 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Crossflatts & Eldwick?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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.
Crossflatts & Eldwick in Bradford
Living in Crossflatts & Eldwick
Bradford 010 is the kind of neighbourhood where most people have been there a while and intend to stay. Owner-occupation runs at over four in five households — an unusually high rate for an urban area — which gives it a settled, quiet feel compared to more transient rental-heavy parts of Bradford. Greenspace is genuinely close: the average resident is within around 295 metres of open green space, and just over half can reach a park on foot.
The cost picture here is one of Bradford 010's strongest points. A two-bedroom home runs around £670 a month — not far above half what the same property would cost UK-wide. A three-bedroom comes in at around £800. That said, rents are chewing through a meaningful chunk of local pay: at around 40% of take-home income, affordability isn't quite as comfortable as the raw rent figures imply. Median resident salaries sit around £28,400 a year, which is modest, and the relatively high rent-to-income ratio reflects that.
The demographic picture is distinctive. More than a quarter of residents are aged 65 or over — well above typical urban norms — and the 50–64 group adds another significant slice. Single-person households make up over a quarter of homes, often reflecting older residents living independently. It's a predominantly UK-born area, with an ethnic diversity index of 10.5 reflecting limited demographic variety relative to Bradford as a whole.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.3 km away — about a 16-minute walk. Most residents drive: just over half commute by car, and fewer than one in twenty use public transport for their journey to work. Working from home is notably common, with over a third of residents doing so. The nearest major employment centre is around 36 minutes away by public transport or car. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bradford 010 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. Bradford 010 is quiet, stable and affordable, with good greenspace access and low crime compared to the national average. It suits settled households and those working from home well. If you want a lively, mixed urban scene you may find it a little quiet — but for value and calm, it delivers.
- What is the rent in Bradford 010?
- A two-bedroom home runs around £668 a month and a three-bedroom around £799. One-bedrooms are available for about £544. These are estimates based on city-level data scaled to local sale prices, so treat them as a guide. Rents rose around 3.8% over the past year.
- Is Bradford 010 safe?
- The crime rate is around 45 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is well below the UK average of roughly 80. The area scores in the 8th deprivation decile nationally — meaning it's comfortably above average in terms of low deprivation — which typically translates into a calmer environment. It's not crime-free, but it's measurably safer than many comparable urban areas.
- What's the commute from Bradford 010 to Bradford city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.3 km away — about a 16-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport, with only around 4% commuting by transit. Over a third work from home regularly, which shapes the commute picture significantly in this neighbourhood.
- Who lives in Bradford 010?
- Predominantly older, long-settled owner-occupiers. Over a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and four in five households own their home. It's a quiet, stable community with limited demographic diversity relative to Bradford as a whole. Single-person households make up over a quarter of homes.
- What schools are near Bradford 010?
- There are 32 schools within 2 km, but only around 23% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national figure of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is just under 4 km away. School quality is the area's weakest point for families, so specific catchment research is recommended before moving.
- How far is Bradford 010 from Manchester?
- Manchester is around 70 minutes away by public transport from Bradford. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.3 km from typical homes in Bradford 010. Given that most residents drive and a large share work from home, the Manchester commute is feasible but not the primary pull for most people living here.