Heaton, West Yorkshire facts for kids
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 2004 Boundaries of Heaton Rural Ward |
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 Heaton
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| Population | 17,121 (ward 2011 census) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRADFORD |
| Postcode district | BD9,BD18 |
| Dialling code | 01274 |
| Police | West Yorkshire |
| Fire | West Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Heaton is a busy area in West Yorkshire, England. It is part of the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. A "ward" is like a local district or neighborhood. In 2011, about 17,121 people lived here. This number comes from a "census," which is a count of all the people in an area.
Heaton is made up of a few smaller places. These include the villages of Frizinghall, Heaton, and Daisy Hill. The area stretches from Chellow Heights Reservoir in the west to the Bradford-Shipley railway line in the east. You can find Frizinghall railway station right on the edge of the ward.
Heaton is home to several important places. The University of Bradford School of Management is located here. There are also well-known schools like the former St Bede's Grammar School (now part of St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College) and Bradford Grammar School. The official home of the Bishop of Bradford is also in Heaton.
If you visit Heaton, you'll find places to eat and shop. There's also an old forest called Heaton Woods. This woodland stretches all the way to Shipley. For sports fans, Heaton has five golf courses!
Famous People from Heaton
Heaton has been home to some famous people. The well-known writer J.B. Priestley grew up in Heaton. Another author, John Braine, went to St. Bede's Grammar School here.
Lord of the Manor
Heaton is one of the few places in England that still has a "Lord of the Manor." This is a very old title. It used to mean someone who owned a lot of land and had power in the area.
Until 2012, the title was held by John Stanley King. He bought the title in the 1960s to make sure this ancient tradition continued. John Stanley King lived in Heaton his whole life. He was also a local historian, meaning he studied the history of the area. Today, the title is held by his nephew, Christopher Ball.
Local Government
Heaton is represented by three councillors on the Bradford Council. Councillors are people elected by the community to make decisions for the local area. All three current councillors for Heaton are from the Labour Party. Their names are Nussrat Mohammed, Mohammed Amran, and Mohammad Shabbir. They work to improve the local community.
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