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Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale

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About

Pateley Bridge serves as the main settlement within the Nidderdale ward, functioning as a commercial and social hub for the wider dale. The area is defined by the valley of the River Nidd, which flows through pastureland and older stone-built villages. The surrounding landscape includes expansive moorland and farmland, with field boundaries and drystone walls characterising the lower slopes.

Economically, the area has historical connections to lead mining and quarrying, with some evidence of this past remaining in the uplands. A notable local feature is the Nidderdale Museum, housed in the former workhouse, which details this social and industrial heritage. The ward also contains the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, emphasising its protected rural character and offering numerous public footpaths.

Area overview

On average Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale is £58,945 per year. There are 6 schools in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale is home to around 5,548 people, with a population density of about 22.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale Population
5,548
Population density
22.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.42(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.31(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.06(-64%)
Burglary
2.52(-51%)
Public order
1.62(-82%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,230
94.25%
Other White
152
2.74%
Irish
26
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.43%
Indian
20
0.36%
Total population: 5,549

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,799
37.94%
Level 3 (A level)
834
17.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
691
14.57%
No qualifications
616
12.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
398
8.39%
Total 16+ residents: 4,742

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,183
48.05%
Owns with a mortgage
635
25.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
342
13.89%
Social rents from council
143
5.81%
Other forms of private rent
93
3.78%
Total households: 2,462

Property prices in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£535,000
Flats5£245,000
Semi-Detached18£315,000
Terraced21£242,500

10 years median price trend in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale.

All postcodes in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale

HG35LE

King Street

HG32LL

Langer Hill Lane

HG35DX

Sandy Lane

HG35EF

The Raikes

HG32RQ

Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale

HG35LU

Hamilton Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.