Keighley Exley Head
Bradford 012 · 5 sub-areas · 7,642 residents
Bradford 012 is a predominantly residential part of Bradford, home to around 7,600 people and notably affordable even by Yorkshire standards. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £668 a month — well under half the UK median for a 2-bed — and owner-occupation runs higher than you'd expect for an inner urban area. The trade-off is a school quality picture that sits noticeably below the national average.
Keighley Exley Head is a commuter neighbourhood within Bradford — train into Leeds runs in around 51 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Keighley Exley Head?
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; 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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Keighley Exley Head in Bradford
Living in Keighley Exley Head
Bradford 012 sits within one of Yorkshire's largest cities and reads as a settled, family-anchored neighbourhood. Two in three households own their home, which gives the area a stability you don't always get this close to a city centre — it doesn't feel transient. Green space is close too: the nearest park or open space is under 600 metres away on average, which makes a difference day to day.
On cost, this is one of the more affordable corners of Bradford. A two-bedroom home runs around £668 a month, and even a three-bed stays under £800. For anyone relocating from elsewhere in England, those numbers are striking — the UK median for a 2-bed is roughly £1,200 a month, so you're looking at roughly half the national going rate. The deposit hurdle is also relatively low: it takes just over three years of saving on a typical local salary to cover a 10% deposit, which compares well against most English cities.
The population skews slightly older than Bradford's average. The under-18 share is nearly 23%, reflecting a neighbourhood with a reasonable number of families, while the 50-plus cohort makes up over 40% of residents combined. There's a high degree of UK-born residency — around 95% — which means Bradford 012 is ethnically less mixed than some other parts of the city. The degree-holder share sits at just under 21%, a touch below the national average.
Practically, you'll be relying on a car for most journeys. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.4 km away — around a 30-minute walk, so most people drive or get a bus. Just 6.7% of residents commute by public transport; 64% drive. Broadband, however, is excellent: 100% of premises have access to gigabit-capable connections. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how different parts of Bradford 012 compare.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bradford 012 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Bradford 012 is affordable, relatively settled — two in three households own their home — and has green space within easy reach. The trade-offs are an above-average crime rate and a school quality picture that falls well below the national average. It suits buyers and families on tighter budgets more than renters seeking a vibrant urban scene.
- What is the rent in Bradford 012?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £544 a month, a two-bedroom around £668, and a three-bedroom around £799. These are estimates scaled from Bradford-wide data using local sale prices. Even at the top end, rents here are roughly half the UK national median for equivalent-sized homes.
- Is Bradford 012 safe?
- Crime runs at around 115 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — noticeably above the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's a real consideration rather than a minor footnote. Check the police.uk crime map for street-level detail before deciding, as conditions vary across even a small area.
- What's the commute from Bradford 012 to Leeds or Manchester?
- By public transport, the nearest major employment hub is reachable in around 52 minutes. Manchester takes roughly 83 minutes by rail or bus. Most residents drive — 64% commute by car — as the nearest mainline rail station is about 2.4 km away, which means a 30-minute walk or a short drive.
- Who lives in Bradford 012?
- Mainly established families and older residents. Over 40% of the population is aged 50 or above, and the under-18 share is nearly 23%. Two in three households are owner-occupied, which is high for an urban neighbourhood. It's predominantly UK-born (around 95%) and less diverse than many other parts of Bradford.
- What schools are near Bradford 012?
- There are 61 schools within 2 km, but only around 55% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.6 km away. It's worth checking current Ofsted ratings individually, as they change over time.
- Is Bradford 012 affordable to buy in?
- Yes — the median sale price is around £178,000, and it takes just over three years of saving on a typical local salary to build a 10% deposit. That's a relatively short timeline compared with most English cities, making it one of the more realistic entry points for first-time buyers in Yorkshire.