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About

Bingley ward lies in the western part of the Bradford district, encompassing the market town of Bingley itself and several surrounding villages, including Eldwick and Gilstead. The area is defined by its position within the Aire Valley, with the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire running through it. The landscape transitions from urban centres to wooded valleys and open moorland on the fringes, notably including part of Baildon Moor.

The ward's history is rooted in the textile industry, with former mills now often converted for other uses. A notable local feature is the Bingley Five Rise Locks, a steep staircase lock on the canal considered a significant feat of 18th-century engineering. The town centre retains a mix of independent shops and chain stores, serving the local residential communities which range from Victorian terraces to more modern housing developments.

Area overview

On average Bingley has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bingley is £55,204 per year. The median sale price in Bingley is £220,000 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,500 and £336,000. There are 7 schools in Bingley: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bingley is home to around 18,041 people, with a population density of about 894.7 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bingley Population
18,041
Population density
894.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.96(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.63(+16%)
Public order
7.65(-13%)
Shoplifting
6.43(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.43(-25%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
16,425
91.04%
Other White
442
2.45%
Pakistani
282
1.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
134
0.74%
Indian
123
0.68%
Total population: 18,042

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,731
38.2%
Level 3 (A level)
2,574
17.16%
No qualifications
2,117
14.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,005
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,310
8.73%
Total 16+ residents: 15,004

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,201
38.67%
Owns with a mortgage
2,652
32.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,412
17.06%
Other social rented
516
6.23%
Social rents from council
294
3.55%
Total households: 8,277

Property prices in Bingley

Median price: £220,000
Price per sq ft: £244
Sales (last 12 months): 287
Typical range (middle 50%): £164K – £336K

Based on 287 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Bingley area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £1,080,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bingley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£480,000£292
Semi-Detached96£261,750£283
Terraced89£190,000£211
Flats55£121,000£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bingley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bingley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,250£107,500£177,750£155,750
2017£332,500£114,500£168,975£148,000
2018£311,250£115,000£203,000£158,998
2019£355,000£119,000£193,278£163,000
2020£355,500£115,000£215,000£164,000
2021£385,000£124,250£243,000£170,000
2022£412,000£123,000£242,000£187,000
2023£415,500£132,500£229,000£180,000
2024£415,000£132,500£240,000£191,000
2025£462,500£122,000£260,750£190,000
2026£542,500£120,000£280,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bingley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bingley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£164£197£155
2017£220£178£200£157
2018£238£172£207£161
2019£250£174£217£165
2020£273£175£217£162
2021£262£181£247£177
2022£303£194£264£202
2023£311£181£261£201
2024£308£191£271£205
2025£296£185£279£213
2026£301£173£298£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bingley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bingley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bradford district.

Band A£1,574
Band B£1,836
Band C£2,098
Band D£2,361
Band E£2,885
Band F£3,410
Band G£3,935
Band H£4,721

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bingley ward.

Local councillors

Marcus Peter Dearden

Bingley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party