Menston & Burley Moor
Bradford 005 · 4 sub-areas · 6,542 residents
Bradford 005 is a settled, largely owner-occupied pocket of Bradford, home to around 6,500 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £670 a month — well below the national average — and nearly nine in ten residents own their home. With low crime and a strong greenspace presence, it sits among the more comfortable parts of the district.
Menston & Burley Moor is a commuter neighbourhood within Bradford — train into Leeds runs in around 25 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Menston & Burley Moor?
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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Menston & Burley Moor in Bradford
Living in Menston & Burley Moor
Bradford 005 has a noticeably different feel from Bradford's denser inner areas. The overwhelming majority of residents — around 85% — own their homes, which gives the neighbourhood the settled, quieter character you'd expect from an established outer suburb. Streets here aren't dominated by student lets or short-term tenancies; most people have been here a while.
On cost, it's a genuine standout by national standards. A typical two-bedroom home lets for around £670 a month, compared to a UK median of about £1,200 — roughly half the national going rate. Even within Bradford, these are competitive figures. The trade-off is that public transport is thin: only around 4% of residents commute by it, with the car the dominant way around.
The population skews older. Around a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the 50–64 bracket adds another 22% on top of that. Families with children are present — about one household in four has a couple with children — but this isn't a young professional neighbourhood. It's quiet, stable, and predominantly British-born, with an ethnic diversity index of just 6.1.
Despite the age profile, the qualification level is surprisingly high: half of residents hold a degree-level qualification, which sits well above typical figures for outer Bradford. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 950 metres away — about a 12-minute walk — giving access to the wider Bradford and Leeds network. For the streets and sub-areas within Bradford 005, see the sub-areas list below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bradford 005 a nice place to live?
- For settled families and older residents, yes. It's quiet, safe by local and national standards, predominantly owner-occupied, and noticeably affordable. The trade-off is thin public transport and a school quality picture that's below the national average — so it suits car-owning households more than those reliant on buses or trains.
- What is the rent in Bradford 005?
- A one-bedroom lets for around £544 a month, a two-bedroom around £668, and a three-bedroom around £799. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 3.8% over the past year, but remain well below the UK national median of around £1,200 for a two-bed.
- Is Bradford 005 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 35.5 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, less than half the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's one of the calmer parts of Bradford, consistent with its settled, largely owner-occupied character.
- What's the commute from Bradford 005 to Bradford city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 950 metres away — roughly a 12-minute walk — with connections into central Bradford and onward to Leeds. Most residents drive or work from home; only around 4% use public transport for their commute. Manchester is around 78 minutes away by rail.
- Who lives in Bradford 005?
- Mostly older, established owner-occupiers. Around a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the 50–64 group adds another 22%. It's 96% UK-born with low ethnic diversity. Surprisingly, half of residents hold degree-level qualifications — higher than you'd expect for outer Bradford.
- What schools are near Bradford 005?
- There are 11 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 28% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of about 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is roughly 1.9 km away. Families should check current Ofsted ratings before relying on catchment assumptions.
- How does Bradford 005 compare to other parts of Bradford?
- It's one of the more comfortable outer pockets — lower crime, higher owner-occupation, and cheaper rents than many areas. The older demographic and sparse public transport make it a different proposition from Bradford's inner suburbs, which tend to be younger, more rented, and better served by buses.