"Bradford has a lot to be proud of: nine million visitors a year, the most visited museum outside London, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and award-winning schools and university. It was birthplace to world-famous artists, authors and playwrights, it has unrivalled cultural diversity and was recently named as one of the top six cities in the UK for potential economic growth by OMIS. Not many cities can claim all that." Kirstie Allsopp – Location, Location, Location

Bradford is a unique city offering a way of life that, quite simply, cannot be found anywhere else. A rich heritage, a fast-moving, transforming city centre, a booming economy; all surrounded by some of the most beautiful landscapes to be found anywhere in Britain.

Living in Bradford

Working in Bradford

Did you know?

• Bradford covers over 143 square miles and 60 per cent of the District is open green space, including the famous Ilkley Moor. 
• Bradford has one of the fastest expanding populations of any city in the UK with a current annual growth of 0.8%, twice the national rate.
• 149,782 people live and work in Bradford (77% of the workers in Bradford also live in Bradford).
• Three of Yorkshire’s largest companies are based in the Bradford District including WM Morrisons, Provident Financial and Kelda. 
• The University of Bradford was recently ranked second in the UK for graduate employment in a survey by The Times. 
• It is home to The National Media Museum – the most visited national museum outside of London.
• Saltaire stands alongside the Pyramids of Egypt as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Haworth, home to the Bronte sisters, is within minutes of Bradford City Centre.
• Famous Bradfordians include playwright JB Priestley, Olympian Adrian Moorhouse, and artist David Hockney.