400 local residents were questioned on a wide variety of issues to do with crime, education, the environment and their personal lives. Impressions of the environment were improved, people were more pleased with their housing whilst more people are in work and crime is down. People even reported being happier with nearly a fifth being happy ‘all the time’ – more than the national average!
 
‘We are very pleased with these figures as they show that consistent progress is being made in the area and that gains made are not just a flash in the pan,’ says Councillor Ian Greenwood, Chair of Bradford Trident. ‘In particular I am pleased that most people think Trident has improved the area as a place to live.’
 
Some key results from the Ipsos MORI survey
 
Bradford Trident has improved the area…
 
2002 38% 2006 72%
 
I feel very unsafe walking alone in or around this area after dark…
 
2002 36%  2006 26%
 
I am very or fairly satisfied  with the state of repair of my home…
 
2002 64% 2006 77%
 
Household burglary is a serious problem in this area……
 
2002 23% 2006 8%
 
Abandoned or burnt out cars a serious problem in the area…
 
2002 20% 2006 4%
 
Vandalism, graffiti and damage are a serious problem in the area…
 
2002 24% 2006 12%
 
Percentage who smoke cigarettes…
 
2002 30% 2006 25%