Living & Working in Bradford
Bradford is a major city. However, as it borders the Yorkshire Dales, it is ideally situated for you to escape the rigors of a busy city. It is home to many picturesque villages including Haworth, the home of the Brontës, Saltaire, a World Heritage site, and Ilkley.
As well as the natural beauty of the surrounding area the city has a rich cultural heritage with two renowned theatres, the Alhambra and the Victoria Hall. Both theatres have full programmes including touring West End productions, comedies and musical events. The National Media Museum is also based in Bradford. It is one of the most popular Museums outside London, and it offers exciting interactive exhibits and hosts a number of international film festivals.
It's not just the commercial and cultural sectors that are prospering in Bradford. The new £320m Westfield Bradford shopping centre will help to transform the retail offering in the city. With Leeds only a 15 minutes away by train and Manchester being less than an hour, Bradford is ideally situated for both commercial and leisure activities.
Key Facts
- Home to the headquarters of some of the largest companies in the North of England,including, Morrisons, Kelda, Denso Marston, Hallmark UK, Yorkshire Building Society, Bradford & Bingley, Provident Financial and Damart.
An extensive regeneration plan is well underway with with major projects already committed or on site.
- The fastest forecast rate of economic growth in Yorkshire.
- The population of 497,000 is predicted to be the fastest growing outside of London.
60% rural, near the Yorkshire Dales - a top UK residential hotspot.
- A university city with 3 further universities within 10 miles supplying 27,800 graduates every year.
