Bradford

Textile city in Yorkshire with very affordable housing. Improving job market and improving cultural scene.

England - Yorkshire🇬🇧

1-Bed Rent

£620

per month

Median Salary

£27,000

per year

Afford Alone?

No ✗

Challenging

Rent by Housing Type

Studio

£465

1-Bedroom

£620

Shared 2-Bed

£341

Coliving

£403

Shared House

£279

Monthly Budget (on £1,780 take-home)

Income£1,780
Needs (housing, food, transport)£1,002(56%)
Wants (dining, entertainment)£253(14%)
Savings£178(10%)
Remaining£347

Most Affordable Areas

  • Manningham
  • Bowling
  • Great Horton

Most Expensive Areas

  • Bradford City Centre
  • Heaton
  • Baildon

About Bradford

  • Cheapest major UK city for rent
  • Improving economy
  • Diverse community
  • Good transport to Leeds

Average Monthly Costs (Moderate Lifestyle)

Groceries

£200

Dining Out

£110

Subscriptions

£30

Entertainment

£70

Personal Care

£43

Public Transport

£62

Similar Cities

Leeds

£850/mo

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