Windhill
Bradford 021 · 5 sub-areas · 7,816 residents
Bradford 021 is a residential neighbourhood within Bradford, home to around 7,800 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £670 a month — well below the UK median and notably affordable even by Bradford standards. The area has a strong owner-occupier base and a significant social housing presence, making it one of the more settled corners of the district.
Windhill is a commuter neighbourhood within Bradford — train into Leeds runs in around 27 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Windhill?
3 parks and 5 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; 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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Windhill in Bradford
Living in Windhill
Bradford 021 sits within a city that has long offered some of the most affordable rents in England, and this neighbourhood sits comfortably within that picture. It's a largely residential patch — not a district you'd describe as busy or commercial, but one that functions well for people who want value and stability over city-centre buzz. Around 57% of homes are owner-occupied, which gives it the kind of settled, neighbourhood feel that's harder to find in inner-city areas.
Rent here is genuinely low. A two-bedroom home runs around £670 a month, roughly half what you'd expect to pay in a comparable property in a major southern city. For buyers, the median sale price sits at around £173,000 — meaning a deposit is achievable in just over three years on a local salary, which is unusually good by any national benchmark.
The population is broadly spread across age groups, with under-18s making up nearly a quarter of residents — a notably family-heavy demographic. Single-person households account for just over a third of all homes, so there's a mix of family units and solo renters. The degree-qualification rate is 22%, which is slightly below the national average, and the area ranks in the lower end of the deprivation scale nationally (IMD decile around 2.6), so it carries some of the economic challenges common to inner Bradford.
Crime is a real consideration. The rate sits at around 136 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — noticeably above the UK average of roughly 80. That's worth factoring in, particularly if safety is a top priority. On the upside, greenspace is genuinely accessible, with the nearest open space under 300 metres away and nearly two-thirds of residents within a short walk of green areas.
For transport, the nearest rail station is roughly 1 kilometre away — about a 12-minute walk — and the nearest major employment hub is reachable in around 26 minutes. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bradford 021 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's affordable, settled, and well connected to greenspace, with most residents owning their homes. The trade-off is a crime rate noticeably above the national average and school quality that's below the national norm. For buyers on a budget or families looking for space at a low price, it can work well — but it's worth researching specific streets before committing.
- What is the rent in Bradford 021?
- A typical one-bedroom flat runs around £544 a month, a two-bedroom home around £668, and a three-bedroom property around £799. These are estimates scaled from Bradford-wide data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 3.8% over the past year.
- Is Bradford 021 safe?
- Crime runs at around 136 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — well above the UK average of around 80. Bradford as a city has elevated crime relative to national norms, and this area sits within that. It's not the highest-crime part of Bradford, but it's not low-crime either. Checking street-level data before choosing a specific address is sensible.
- What's the commute from Bradford 021 to Bradford centre?
- The nearest rail station is around 1 kilometre away — roughly a 12-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport, with only about 8% commuting by bus or rail. The nearest major employment hub is around 26 minutes away. Bradford city centre itself is a short local journey from the station.
- Who lives in Bradford 021?
- A mixed community, but skewed towards families and owner-occupiers. Nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, and over half own their home. Social housing accounts for around 24% of tenures. Around 92% of residents were born in the UK, making it one of Bradford's less diverse neighbourhoods. About a quarter of residents work from home.
- What schools are near Bradford 021?
- There are 79 schools within 2 kilometres, so options are plentiful. However, only around 47% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just under 1,900 metres away. It's worth checking individual school catchment boundaries carefully, as quality varies significantly across the area.