About the area
Situated in West Yorkshire, Bradford is a city which has a rich history but ambitious regeneration plans. With a population of almost half a million, it has thriving culture and the accolade of being the world’s first UNESCO City of Film, awarded due to its innovative and creative development. With two large universities, Bradford is a city with a young, dynamic feel with an entrepreneurial spirit and provides plenty of opportunity for small businesses to take flight. With a diverse population, Bradford is a growing city and already has attracted many major UK companies who have their headquarters in Bradford. Situated in the foothills of the stunning Pennines, not only does Bradford offer exciting city life, but there is also easy access to nature and outdoor pursuits. This forward-thinking city continues to grow and thrive and is definitely a city going places.

Why are we investing in the Bradford region?
Due to the diverse mix of people and culture, this is a city that is growing and is already the third largest city in Yorkshire and eighth largest in the UK and growing at a faster rate than the national average. With a mix of families, students, employed, self-employed people it is a dynamic city with a number of possible investment strategies along with opportunity for social housing. Though Bradford is an exciting city in its own right, its vicinity to Leeds means that it also benefits from the huge amount of development and growth happening there but without the high property prices.






