In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.

Neighbourhood Vibe

A family-friendly neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.

Property Pulse

Mostly detached homes, a mix of older and newer homes, and attractive features like walk-in closets.

Community Canvas

A diverse community with a mix of families, professionals, and retirees, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

What You'll Love

Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities, as well as easy access to amenities.

Have a look around Bradford.

Bradford has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Bradford is the primary country urban area of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury. It overlooks a farming community, known as The Holland Marsh, located on the Holland River that flows into Lake Simcoe. The eastern boundary of Bradford is the Holland River, named for Samuel Holland, first Surveyor General of British North America, who passed this way on an exploration from Toronto to Balsam Lake, by way of Lake Simcoe, in 1791. Bradford was incorporated as a village in 1857. The former Town of Bradford was amalgamated with portions of the former Townships of West Gwillimbury and Tecumseth to become the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury on January 1, 1991.

People & Families in Bradford

Families with kids make up 56% of households in Bradford, while couples without children make up 22% of households and 15% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 130 different ethnic origins, and 30% are first-generation immigrants, while 31% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

9,540

Neighbourhood Population

29,479

Household Size

  • 1 person - 14%
  • 2 persons - 27%
  • 3 persons - 20%
  • 4 persons - 22%
  • 5 or more persons - 15%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 14%
  • Non-family households - 2%
  • Families with children - 55%
  • Couples without children - 22%
  • Multiple families in household - 4%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 27%
  • 2 children - 30%
  • 3 or more children - 12%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 21%
  • 15 to 64 years - 67%
  • 65 years and over - 10%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Canadian - 22%
  • English - 19%
  • Italian - 15%
  • Scottish - 13%
  • Irish - 13%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 15%
  • 35 to 44 years - 25%
  • 45 to 54 years - 23%
  • 55 to 64 years - 17%
  • 65 to 74 years - 10%
  • 75 to 84 years - 4%
  • 85 years and over - 1%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 7%
  • 5 to 9 years - 7%
  • 10 to 14 years - 6%
  • 15 to 19 years - 5%
  • 20 to 29 years - 11%
  • 30 to 39 years - 16%
  • 40 to 49 years - 14%
  • 50 to 59 years - 13%
  • 60 to 69 years - 7%
  • over 70 years - 4%

Bradford Schools

Bradford has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools, 8 Catholic schools, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and International Baccalaureate.

Public Schools

10

Catholic Schools

8

Having Fun in Bradford

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 23 parks in this neighbourhood, with 65 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.

Number of Parks

23

Number of Recreation Facilities

65

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 20
  • Pools - 3
  • Arena - 1
  • Rinks - 5
  • Tennis Courts - 6
  • Basketball Courts - 6
  • Ball Diamonds - 6
  • Sports Fields - 5
  • Track - 1
  • Community Centres - 2
  • Splash Pads - 2
  • Botanical Garden - 1
  • Trails - 4
  • Arts/Performance Facility - 1
  • Fitness/Weight Room - 1
  • Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Bradford

There are 8 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Bradford GO. In Bradford, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 23%
  • Commute to another city - 75%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 91%
  • Transit - 5%
  • Walk/bike - 3%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 20%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 23%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 15%
  • 60 minutes and over - 22%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 18%

Work and Education in Bradford

In this neighbourhood, 20% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 56% have any postsecondary education. The construction industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 6%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 5%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 15%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 12%
  • $200,000 and over - 6%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 22%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 20%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Construction - 14%
  • Manufacturing - 12%
  • Retail trade - 11%

Employment

  • Employed - 68% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 27% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Bradford Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Bradford has a consistent population, with 46% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 13% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 71%
  • Semi-detached house - 7%
  • Duplex - 7%
  • Row house - 5%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 4%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 3%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 2%
  • Not condominium - 97%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 5%
  • 2 bedrooms - 8%
  • 3 bedrooms - 45%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 41%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 18%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 15%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 13%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 10%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 14%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 23%
  • 1960 or before - 5%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 82%
  • Renter - 17%

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