neighbouring areas
The cosmopolitan city of Bradford has a glorious past, a dynamic present and a positive future. The city is benefiting from millions of pounds worth of investment in regeneration projects, which are set to transform the city centre, with new public spaces, water features, extensive city living, improved transport links and restored historic architecture, creating desirable living space for buyers. The estate agents in Bradford say that many of the old wool warehouses are being converted into loft apartments, and work has started on a 500,000 sq ft retail led mixed use development in the city centre. There is property for sale in Bradford to suit most tastes and requirements, including luxury city centre apartments, modern detached family houses, Victorian and Edwardian terraced cottages, spacious bungalows and small developments of stone built executive style houses.
Amenities for properties in Bradford
As one of the 12 largest cities in the UK, Bradford residents enjoy a wealth of shopping, entertainment facilities and culture, including the Kirkgate Shopping Centre, award-winning National Media Museum, the Alhambra Theatre, the Cartwright Hall Art Gallery and two state of the art cinema complexes. If you enjoy Indian cuisine and are considering Bradford property, this would be an ideal location, as the city was once crowned the curry capital of the UK. Families with children who are looking to buy property in Bradford will discover education achievement levels in the Bradford District are rising faster than the national average, with a good selection of schools across the district. Further education is provided by the University of Bradford. The residents of Bradford are proud of their parks, with a boating lake, and the Mughal Water Gardens in Lister Park; and Peel Park – the largest green space in the area.
Transport for Bradford
When searching for property for sale in Bradford you will discover the district has an efficient network of road and rail links. Bradford's own motorway spur, the M606, links the city with the M62 and the rest of the motorway network. Forster Square Train Station connects both inter-city and local rail services throughout the district. For travelling further afield, Leeds Bradford International Airport is just a 20 minute drive from the city centre.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Bradford, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Halifax, Keighley and Huddersfield.