Where to rent - Bradford area?
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My partner is up working near Bradford and is looking for houses to rent which are in commutable distance of Manningham. I'm not familiar with the area at all so I am after recommendations for nice areas to which a rent a house in. She will at a stretch consider flats but hasn't been impressed with what she has seen so far.
To those familiar with the area are there any particular areas you would target?
Thanks
To those familiar with the area are there any particular areas you would target?
Thanks
Depends on budget and if she is reliant on public transport, etc
The nicer bits of North Bradford (commuting across the city is a pain) would be, in order of desirability (in my view)
The nicer bits of North Bradford (commuting across the city is a pain) would be, in order of desirability (in my view)
- Shipley/Bingley/Saltaire (latter is a nice balance)
- Greengates/Rawdon
- Baildon
- Guiseley
- Then you are out into Wharfedale which is lovely but increasingly expensive as you move towards Ilkley
For commuting into Manningham I'd want to live in either Airedale or Wharfedale, certainly not in Bradford. I'll presume she's driving so post 7:30am the traffic is dreadful, prior to that it takes about 30 minutes from Otley to central Bradford, and a similar time from Silsden. The train service from either valley is ok but Manningham isn't a nice area for a women to be walking alone, especially after dark.
Once past Bingley the only place I'd definitely avoid is Keighley. In Wharfedale everywhere is ok but the choice comes to how much you prioritise easy access to Leeds/Bradford via the train. Otley is nice, has a decent range of shops, pubs and restaurants but doesn't have a station. Ilkley does but is significantly more expensive.
Once past Bingley the only place I'd definitely avoid is Keighley. In Wharfedale everywhere is ok but the choice comes to how much you prioritise easy access to Leeds/Bradford via the train. Otley is nice, has a decent range of shops, pubs and restaurants but doesn't have a station. Ilkley does but is significantly more expensive.
Gribs said:
For commuting into Manningham I'd want to live in either Airedale or Wharfedale, certainly not in Bradford. I'll presume she's driving so post 7:30am the traffic is dreadful, prior to that it takes about 30 minutes from Otley to central Bradford, and a similar time from Silsden. The train service from either valley is ok but Manningham isn't a nice area for a women to be walking alone, especially after dark.
Once past Bingley the only place I'd definitely avoid is Keighley. In Wharfedale everywhere is ok but the choice comes to how much you prioritise easy access to Leeds/Bradford via the train. Otley is nice, has a decent range of shops, pubs and restaurants but doesn't have a station. Ilkley does but is significantly more expensive.
Otley is nice and property is better value than Guiseley to Ilkley due to the lack of train so enforces a commute (and Otley>Guiseley>Shipley> etc can be a real pain in the rush hours, esp in school times). Nice community, loads of pubs, etc, good range of supermarkets and a good range of shops. Easy access to nice walking / countryside, etcOnce past Bingley the only place I'd definitely avoid is Keighley. In Wharfedale everywhere is ok but the choice comes to how much you prioritise easy access to Leeds/Bradford via the train. Otley is nice, has a decent range of shops, pubs and restaurants but doesn't have a station. Ilkley does but is significantly more expensive.
As others have said, depends exactly where in Manningham. The train would be out as it would be too much of a trek to Manningham. I'd live somewhere on the corridor from Bradford to Keighley, preferably Saltaire, Nab Wood, Cottingley, Bingley or Crossflatts... and I'd get the bus to protect my P&J from the truly horrific standards of driving you encounter the closer you get to Bradford. As a lone woman she might prefer the car, though, to avoid hanging around at a bus stop.
vaud said:
Depends on budget and if she is reliant on public transport, etc
The nicer bits of North Bradford (commuting across the city is a pain) would be, in order of desirability (in my view)
I live in Baildon, and would recommend it however the best of luck in finding a place as the demand is crazy for rental round here. The nicer bits of North Bradford (commuting across the city is a pain) would be, in order of desirability (in my view)
- Shipley/Bingley/Saltaire (latter is a nice balance)
- Greengates/Rawdon
- Baildon
- Guiseley
- Then you are out into Wharfedale which is lovely but increasingly expensive as you move towards Ilkley
I would avoid Greengates/ Apperley bridge purely for the horrendous traffic. That corridor is hellish at times.
Because Bradford is pretty much bolted onto West Leeds you could maybe look at Calverley, Farsley and Rodley, all within sensible commuting time of Bradford.
Avoid at all costs living anywhere in the inner circle of Bradford, it is a hole. I cannot emphasise that enough.
NextSlidePlease said:
I live in Baildon, and would recommend it however the best of luck in finding a place as the demand is crazy for rental round here.
It is crazy at the moment.OP, if she finds the area then the local town / village facebook groups are pretty active for rental property that never gets advertised - or private landlords not using an agent.
NextSlidePlease said:
I live in Baildon, and would recommend it however the best of luck in finding a place as the demand is crazy for rental round here.
I would avoid Greengates/ Apperley bridge purely for the horrendous traffic. That corridor is hellish at times.
Because Bradford is pretty much bolted onto West Leeds you could maybe look at Calverley, Farsley and Rodley, all within sensible commuting time of Bradford.
Avoid at all costs living anywhere in the inner circle of Bradford, it is a hole. I cannot emphasise that enough.
The Greengates junction is currently undergoing major improvements which will make it a lot better. Hopefully due for completion first half of 2021.I would avoid Greengates/ Apperley bridge purely for the horrendous traffic. That corridor is hellish at times.
Because Bradford is pretty much bolted onto West Leeds you could maybe look at Calverley, Farsley and Rodley, all within sensible commuting time of Bradford.
Avoid at all costs living anywhere in the inner circle of Bradford, it is a hole. I cannot emphasise that enough.
Eccleshill is another option and on the right side for the commute.
TonyRPH said:
The Greengates junction is currently undergoing major improvements which will make it a lot better. Hopefully due for completion first half of 2021.
Its the 2nd half of 2021 now and the works are miles away from completion !!!As others have mentioned, personally (dependant upon budget and availability) I'd be looking at Calverley or Rodley, or even Horsforth.
edthefed said:
It may be cheaper and or easier to find a rental away from the Leeds / Bradford boundary areas
Shelf, Northowram, Southhowram and Brighouse are on the Halifax side of town and still within a 10 mile drive
Potentially a very very slow 10 miles in rush our traffic.Shelf, Northowram, Southhowram and Brighouse are on the Halifax side of town and still within a 10 mile drive
Somewhere like Saltaire is 10-20 mins in rush hour. Could be 50-60 mins to those...
dontfollowme said:
My partner is up working near Bradford and is looking for houses to rent which are in commutable distance of Manningham. I'm not familiar with the area at all so I am after recommendations for nice areas to which a rent a house in. ...
The best thing to do is rent a cheap b&b in Manningham, and spend a few weekends getting a feel for the place.There are some great sports and supercar dealers in nearby Keighley too that you really must check out.
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