Great Horton is an inner‑city ward on the southern slopes of Bradford, England, characterised by Victorian terraces, pockets of post‑war council housing and former mill buildings reflecting its role in the 19th‑century textile boom; its elevated streets give good views over the city. The built environment is a mix of historic brickwork and later infill, with green pockets and community facilities tucked into a compact urban grid.
Today the area has a diverse, largely working‑class population and a strong community spirit, with local shops, community centres and places of worship alongside small businesses; regular bus services link residents to Bradford city centre. Ongoing regeneration and grassroots projects aim to improve housing and public spaces while retaining the neighbourhood’s historic character.
Postcode districts covering Great Horton
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 9.9 miles16 km
- Bradford 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Oldham 21 miles33.8 km
- Burnley 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Huddersfield 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Wakefield 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Rochdale 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Harrogate 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Halifax 5 miles8 km
- Barnsley 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Bury 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Castleford 18.6 miles29.9 km
Neighbouring places
- City Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Bradford Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Little Horton Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Wibsey Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Clayton and Fairweather Green Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Clayton Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Trident Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Royds Ward 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Toller Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Manningham Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Bowling and Barkerend Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Heaton Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Great Horton
BD7 4HT, BD7 3LG, BD7 4EB, BD7 4BG, BD7 4HP, BD7 2SN, BD7 2RU, BD7 2FF, BD7 4QN … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Manchester Airport 35.7 miles57.4 km
- Bradford Interchange 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Bradford Forster Square Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Leeds Bradford Airport Bus Station 8.1 miles13 km
Hotels near Great Horton Ad
- The Abbey Lodge Hotel 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Best Western Bradford Guide Post Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- The Midland Hotel 3 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Holdsworth House 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Alton Apartments 1.3 miles2 km
- Cedar Court Bradford 4 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre 3 1.9 miles3 km
- Leonardo Hotel Bradford 4 1.5 miles2.5 km
- The New Hobbit Hotel Rooms 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Manhattan Luxury Suites 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
Schools in Great Horton
- Brackenhill Primary School Primary
- Co-op Academy Southfield Special
- Dixons Kings Academy Secondary
- Hollingwood Primary School Primary
- Lidget Green Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- The University of Bradford University 1.1 miles1.8 km
- National Media Museum Museum 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Valley Parade Stadium 2 miles3.2 km
- The Shay Stadium Stadium 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Esholt Priory Historic site 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Kirklees Priory Historic site 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Daffy Wood Forest 8.1 miles13 km
- Spring Wood Forest 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Clayton Wood Forest 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Galpharm Stadium Stadium 8.9 miles14.3 km