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Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale

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 19 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale Population

5,548

Population density

22.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

10.09(-77%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.23(-62%)

Criminal damage and arson

2.52(-70%)

Burglary

2.16(-58%)

Public order

1.62(-82%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

5,230

94.25%

Other White

152

2.74%

Irish

0.47%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.43%

Indian

0.36%

Total population: 5,549

Economics

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

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

3.78%

Total households: 2,462

Property prices in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £364,500 in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,025,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£535,000	£376,495	£437,500	£712,500	£867,500
Flats	5	£295,000	£202,600	£245,000	£315,000	£315,000
Semi-Detached	16	£307,500	£220,125	£264,875	£398,250	£734,375
Terraced	16	£257,500	£132,500	£217,813	£380,000	£422,443

10 years median price trend in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale

All postcodes in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale

HG32PZ

Prospect Cottages

HG35BH

West Lane

HG35EB

Lupton Bank

HG35HJ

Ashfield

HG35LG

New Church Street

HG35PJ

Wath Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail