Ravenscliffe
Bradford 027 · 4 sub-areas · 7,716 residents
Bradford 027 is a residential neighbourhood within Bradford, home to around 7,700 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for roughly £670 a month — well under half the UK average for a 2-bed and noticeably below Bradford's own city figures. The area carries one of the highest social housing concentrations in the district, shaping who lives here and what the community feels like day to day.
Ravenscliffe is a commuter neighbourhood within Bradford — train into Leeds runs in around 40 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Ravenscliffe?
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; 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 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Ravenscliffe in Bradford
Living in Ravenscliffe
Bradford 027 sits firmly at the affordable end of Bradford's rental market, and that affordability is real — not a trade-off for remoteness or poor connectivity, but a product of what this neighbourhood is. It's a predominantly residential area with a high share of social housing and a strong family presence. Around one in three residents is under 18, which is notably above the national average, and the streets reflect that — family households dominate, with couples with children making up roughly a quarter of all households.
On rent, it's genuinely cheap by any measure. A two-bedroom home runs about £670 a month, and you can find a one-bed for around £544. That's a fraction of what you'd pay in London, Leeds city centre, or even some pricier Bradford postcodes. The median house price is around £179,000, and the time to save a deposit is just over three years — one of the more accessible routes to buying in the region.
The demographic picture here is mixed in ways that matter. Around 81% of residents were born in the UK, with an ethnic diversity index of 36 — moderate, but reflective of Bradford's broader multicultural character. Degree-level qualifications are held by roughly one in five residents, slightly below average for a major northern city. Unemployment sits at 7%, which is elevated compared to the national norm, and the deprivation score is high — this is an area that faces real economic pressures.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.3 km away — about a 29-minute walk, though most residents drive, with over 62% commuting by car. Public transport is used by fewer than one in ten. Greenspace is accessible within about 430 metres for most residents, which is a genuine plus. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bradford 027 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. The area is affordable and has a strong family community with good greenspace access — the nearest park is under 500 metres for most residents. The trade-off is elevated crime rates and a deprivation score that places it in the bottom 10% nationally. It suits people who value low rents and a family-oriented neighbourhood over polished amenities.
- What is the rent in Bradford 027?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £544 a month, a two-bedroom about £668, and a three-bedroom roughly £799. These are estimates scaled from Bradford-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 3.8% in the past year. It's among the most affordable areas in Bradford and well below the UK average for comparable property sizes.
- Is Bradford 027 safe?
- The crime rate is around 180 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — roughly twice the UK national average of about 80 per 1,000. That's above average by a meaningful margin. The neighbourhood's high deprivation ranking is a contributing factor. Safety varies by street, so it's worth visiting and checking street-level data before committing.
- What's the commute from Bradford 027 to Bradford city centre?
- Most residents drive — over 62% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.3 km away, roughly a 29-minute walk. The nearest major employment hub is around 39 minutes by public transport or car. Fewer than one in ten residents uses public transport for their commute, so having a car makes life significantly easier here.
- Who lives in Bradford 027?
- Predominantly families — couples with children make up around a quarter of all households, and nearly 32% of residents are under 18. Social housing accounts for 38% of homes, which shapes the community profile. About 81% of residents were born in the UK. It's a settled, working-class residential area rather than a young-professional rental hub.
- What schools are near Bradford 027?
- There are 60 schools within typical catchment distance — a large number reflecting the area's dense family population. Around 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is below the national share of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is under a kilometre away, so strong options exist, but you'll need to check individual catchments carefully.
- How affordable is buying a home in Bradford 027?
- The median house price is around £179,000, and at typical local incomes you'd need just over three years to save a deposit — one of the more accessible positions in the region. That compares favourably to most of Yorkshire and is a fraction of what you'd need in southern England or major city centres.