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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 £55,216 per year. There are 8 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

Based on 269 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Bingley area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £1,001,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bingley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached44£477,500£3,145
Flats54£121,500£1,979
Semi-Detached81£264,500£3,043
Terraced90£188,750£2,300

10 years median price trend in Bingley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bingley.

All postcodes in Bingley

BD163AL

Heights Lane

BD161EH

Heaton Court

BD162SJ

Chapel Grove

BD163LN

Gilstead Lane

BD176BE

Low Springs

BD164RN

Cornwall Road

BD163QD

Finch Close

BD163AZ

Otley Road

BD164EP

Spa Lane

BD162JG

Slicers Yard

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.