Local removals
Removals in Great Horton
Great Horton stretches south west from the city centre along Great Horton Road, close to the University of Bradford and Bradford College. Long rows of stone terraces and back-to-backs sit alongside student lets, family homes and the green space of Horton Park.
PostcodesBD7
DistanceAbout 4 miles from our base on Alum Drive
HoursOpen 24 hours
Directions from Great Horton to our base
Terraces, students and families
Great Horton runs south west from the edge of the city centre, following Great Horton Road out towards Clayton and Queensbury. The streets either side are lined with stone terraces and back-to-back houses, many built for workers in the mills. Closer to the city, the area sits near the University of Bradford and Bradford College, so plenty of houses are shared student lets.
Further out, around Horton Park, Beldon Road and the streets towards Wibsey, there are larger terraces, semi-detached houses and some newer homes. Horton Park itself, opened in 1878, sits next to the Park Avenue cricket ground and gives the area a large green space.
Parking and access
Great Horton Road is busy with buses and traffic for most of the day, so we rarely load straight from it. Instead we park on a side street and plan a short carry, which we check before the day. Many side streets are narrow and lined with parked cars on both sides, so it helps if you can tell us about any permit bays or tight corners.
Inside, back-to-backs and older terraces often have steep, narrow stairs. We measure sofas and wardrobes first and take beds apart where needed. We are about 4 miles away on Alum Drive in BD9, and we give a three-hour arrival slot on the day.
Student moves and family moves
Term start and end dates are the busiest times here. Our student removals service suits moves between halls, shared houses and home, and a man and van is often enough for a single room. Families moving a full house get a larger team, with packing available if you want it.
If you are comparing areas close by, read our pages on Clayton and Wibsey, or visit our main Bradford removals page. Use Get Free Quote and tell us about stairs and parking at both addresses.
Useful contacts in Great Horton
Handy numbers and links for when you move in. Opening times and services change, so check with each one before you visit.
- Council
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Great Horton is in the Bradford Council area. Register for council tax and check bin days once you have moved.
- Police
West Yorkshire Police, Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing Team
This team covers Great Horton, Wibsey and the south of the city. Call 101 for non-emergencies and 999 in an emergency.
- Library
Great Horton Library
The library is based in Great Horton Village Hall on Beldon Road. Check the opening hours before visiting.
Great Horton Village Hall, 69 Beldon Road, Bradford BD7 3PE
- Park
Horton Park
A Victorian park opened in 1878, with a duck pond and a free parkrun every Saturday at 9am.
Horton Park Avenue, Bradford BD7 3EG
- Sports ground
Bradford Park Avenue cricket ground
The historic Park Avenue ground next to Horton Park, home to the UK's first cricket dome, opened in 2023.
Horton Park Avenue, Bradford
- Rail
Bradford Interchange station
The nearest railway station and the city's main bus station. Many Great Horton Road buses run into the city centre.
Bridge Street, Bradford BD1 1TU
- Schools
Bradford Council school admissions
Apply for Great Horton school places through the council, including mid-year moves.
- School
Southmere Primary Academy
A primary academy in the Great Horton ward. Contact the school directly about places.
Ewart Street, Bradford BD7 3NR
- School
Brackenhill Primary School
A primary school on Dracup Road, just off Great Horton Road.
Dracup Road, Bradford BD7 4HA
- GP surgery
The Ridge Medical Practice, Great Horton
The main Great Horton surgery of The Ridge Medical Practice. Register soon after you move.
Cousen Road, off Cross Lane, Great Horton, Bradford BD7 3JX
- Hospital
Bradford Royal Infirmary Emergency Department
The nearest A&E, open 24 hours. Call NHS 111 first if it is not an emergency.
Duckworth Lane, Bradford BD9 6RJ
- Recycling centre
Bowling Back Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre
Open seven days a week, so it is the site to use on a Monday. Bring your Bradford resident permit.
Bowling Back Lane, Bradford BD4 8SZ
Details checked October 2026.
Moving in Great Horton: common questions
Do you move students in and out of Great Horton?
Yes. Great Horton is close to the University of Bradford and Bradford College, so we move a lot of students between halls, shared houses and home. Smaller loads often suit a man and van.
Is parking difficult on Great Horton Road?
Great Horton Road is a busy main road with bus routes, so we rarely load directly from it. We usually park on a side street and plan the carry, and we check access before the day.
Can you move furniture out of a back-to-back house?
Yes. Back-to-backs often have narrow, steep stairs, so we measure large items first and dismantle beds or wardrobes where needed. Tell us about any tight turns when you ask for a quote.
Nearby areas we cover
Moving further afield? See our long distance removals, or go back to Bradford removals.
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