Haworth & Oxenhope
Bradford 023 · 6 sub-areas · 9,871 residents
Bradford 023 is a residential area within Bradford, home to around 9,900 people and skewed noticeably older than the city as a whole. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £670 a month — well below the UK average and among the more affordable neighbourhoods in the district. Three-quarters of residents own their home, which sets this area apart from much of Bradford.
Haworth & Oxenhope is a settled residential pocket of Bradford. The bigger gravitational centre is Leeds, around 102 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for. 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 Haworth & Oxenhope?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Haworth & Oxenhope in Bradford
Living in Haworth & Oxenhope
Bradford 023 has the feel of a settled, owner-occupied suburb rather than a transient rental neighbourhood. The overwhelming majority of households own their home — around three in four — and that shows in the demographic profile: the 50–64 age band is the largest single group, and over-65s account for nearly a quarter of residents. This isn't a place where people pass through; it's somewhere they've put down roots.
Rents are low by almost any measure. A two-bedroom home runs around £670 a month, and even a three-bedroom property averages under £800. That's roughly half the UK median for a comparable home, and comfortably below Bradford's already-affordable city average. Rents rose around 3.8% in the past year — a real increase, but modest compared to pressure in larger English cities.
The area is predominantly White British — around 97% of residents were UK-born — and has a low ethnic diversity index. Households tend to be single-person or couples without dependent children, which aligns with the older age profile. The private rental sector is small here; under one in five households rents privately, and social housing accounts for less than 4%. That low-churn demographic means the neighbourhood changes slowly.
The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 6.2 km away — around a 77-minute walk, so realistically you're driving or catching a bus. Most residents do drive: nearly 59% commute by car. Working from home is also common, with nearly a third of residents doing so. Public transport accounts for under 4% of commutes, which is worth factoring in if you don't have a car.
For more on the streets and sub-areas within Bradford 023, see the breakdown below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bradford 023 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled suburb with low rents and a strong owner-occupier community. The older demographic profile means it's calm rather than lively. It suits people who want affordable housing and stability over urban energy. The main practical drawback is car dependence — public transport is limited and the nearest train station is over 6 km away.
- What is the rent in Bradford 023?
- A one-bedroom home averages around £544 a month, a two-bedroom around £668, and a three-bedroom around £799. These are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from Bradford-wide rental data. Rents rose about 3.8% in the past year, so the area remains one of the more affordable in Yorkshire.
- Is Bradford 023 safe?
- The crime rate is around 71 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, slightly below the UK average of roughly 80. The area's older, owner-occupied profile is generally associated with lower crime. Bradford as a whole has more troubled pockets; this neighbourhood sits in the middle range for the district rather than at the higher-risk end.
- What's the commute from Bradford 023 to Bradford city centre?
- Most residents drive — nearly 59% of commuters use a car. The nearest mainline rail station is around 6.2 km away and public transport accounts for fewer than 4% of journeys. Working from home is common, with about 30% of residents doing so. If you rely on public transport, factor in limited local bus connections rather than assuming easy rail access.
- Who lives in Bradford 023?
- Mostly older, settled residents — the 50–64 age group is the largest cohort, and over-65s make up nearly a quarter of the population. Three-quarters of households own their home. The area is predominantly UK-born with low ethnic diversity. About a third of households are single-person, consistent with an older demographic.
- What schools are near Bradford 023?
- There are 15 schools within 2 km of the area. Around half are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — notably below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 5.2 km away. Families should check individual school ratings and catchment boundaries directly, as quality varies across Bradford.
- Is Bradford 023 good for first-time buyers?
- The numbers are among the more encouraging in Yorkshire. The median house price is roughly £197,000, and at local salary levels you'd need around three and a half years to save a typical deposit. That's a realistic timeline compared to most English cities. The strong owner-occupier culture in the area reflects the fact that buying here is genuinely achievable.