Heaton (population 14,519 - 2001 UK census) is a Ward in Bradford Metropolitian District in the county of West Yorkshire, England. It includes the villages of Frizinghall, Heaton and Daisy Hill. Extending to Chellow Heights reservoir on the western edge and the Bradford-Shipley railway line on the eastern edge. Frizinghall railway station is on the edge of the ward. Bradford University has its School of Management here, and both St. Bede's Grammar School and Bradford Grammar School are both located in the village, as is the official residence of the Bishop of Bradford.

The village shot to fame in 1981 when Peter Sutcliffe, the "Yorkshire Ripper", was arrested. He lived at 6 Garden Lane. John Boynton Priestley grew up in the village, close to Toller Lane.

References

• BCSP (Internet Explorer only)
• BBC election results
• Council ward profile (pdf)