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About

Queensbury is a hilltop village situated in the western outskirts of the Bradford district. Its elevated position provides extensive views across the surrounding valleys. The area's historical development was closely tied to the textile industry, with former mill buildings still present in the landscape. Residential streets are characterised by traditional stone-built terraced housing, reflecting its 19th-century growth as a mill community. Local commerce is centred along the main roads serving the village's daily needs.

The area is notable for the landmark Victoria Hall, a prominent local building. It is also home to the Black Dyke Mills Band, one of the world's oldest and most famous brass bands, which originated here. The geography includes steep slopes and open moorland on its fringes, offering direct access to walking routes. Community facilities and schools are established within the village, maintaining a distinct identity separate from the larger urban centre of Bradford.

Area overview

On average Queensbury has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Queensbury is £51,749 per year. There are 5 schools in Queensbury: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Queensbury is home to around 11,568 people, with a population density of about 1,595.7 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Queensbury Population
11,568
Population density
1,595.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.62(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.89(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.48(-25%)
Public order
6.4(-28%)
Vehicle crime
5.01(-11%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,577
91.43%
Pakistani
255
2.2%
Indian
180
1.56%
Other White
128
1.11%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
95
0.82%
Total population: 11,569

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,601
27.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,952
20.86%
No qualifications
1,567
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,388
14.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
992
10.6%
Total 16+ residents: 9,358

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,969
39.51%
Owns outright
1,691
33.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
811
16.28%
Other social rented
213
4.27%
Social rents from council
148
2.97%
Total households: 4,983

Property prices in Queensbury

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)173
Typical range (middle 50%)£137K – £285K

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Queensbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Queensbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£352,500£282
Semi-Detached52£233,000£238
Terraced77£126,500£176
Flats2£69,750£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Queensbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queensbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243,498£78,000£142,750£88,250
2017£227,500£80,000£144,250£80,500
2018£238,000£79,725£172,500£95,000
2019£240,000£282,600£158,500£91,000
2020£250,000£85,000£154,950£85,750
2021£277,000£55,500£170,250£99,250
2022£296,000£91,000£189,000£110,000
2023£296,000£72,000£198,475£116,000
2024£335,000£91,500£210,000£137,000
2025£310,000£93,250£215,000£120,000
2026£375,000£40,000£231,000£141,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queensbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Queensbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£90£144£122
2017£184£116£167£113
2018£195£129£167£124
2019£191£188£172£121
2020£202£118£183£126
2021£215£80£190£145
2022£247£120£203£155
2023£242£134£227£157
2024£263£144£227£166
2025£265£160£239£179
2026£285£149£230£172
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Queensbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Queensbury 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.

Frequently asked questions about Queensbury

Is Queensbury safe?

Queensbury records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Queensbury?

The median sale price in Queensbury is £205,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 173 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Queensbury?

Queensbury has 4 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Queensbury?

Queensbury scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Queensbury sits around rank 15,564 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Queensbury?

The average household income in Queensbury is around £51,749 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Queensbury

BD132AU

Deanstones Crescent

BD132PF

High Street Place

BD132ET

Queensbury

BD131AN

Napier Street

BD131FA

The Harrowins

BD132HW

New Park Road

BD63XL

Fieldfare Drive

BD132AG

Russell Road

BD131JD

Glazier Road

BD132QU

Hillcrest Road

BD132EX

Henage Street

BD131PQ

Westbourne Terrace

BD131PP

New Park Road

BD132FD

Nelson Street

BD131AW

Brunswick Street

BD131BD

Scarlet Heights

BD132LH

Deanstones Lane

BD131BB

Sunny Bank

BD132LJ

Henacre Wood Court

BD132DL

Ambler Thorn

BD131LN

Carter Lane

BD131AB

Sandbeds

BD132BG

Ford Hill

BD132ER

West End

BD132JT

Queens Court

BD132QB

Queensbury

BD131AQ

Cardigan Street

BD132EB

Moor Close Road

BD132PP

Ewart Street

BD131PB

Albert Road

BD132NS

Moor Close Lane

BD132DP

Ambler Thorn

BD132JN

Foxhill Grove

BD132BQ

Ford Hill

BD132HJ

Parkway

BD132QG

Mount View

BD131EU

Brooks Terrace

BD131PE

Albert Crescent

BD131EQ

Prince Albert Square

BD132BS

Moor Close Avenue

BD131LP

Mill Lane

BD131AP

Wellington Street

BD132AQ

Mount Pleasant Street

BD132AE

Spring Garden Street

BD131LS

White Castle Court

BD132JZ

Micklethwaite Drive

BD132ST

Westercroft Garth

BD132PA

High Street

BD132TB

Appleby Close

BD131JL

Mill Lane

BD132HS

Charles Street

BD132NE

Hainsworth Moor Garth

BD131AX

Brunswick Street

BD132LA

Jackson Hill

BD131DT

Highgate Road

BD131DH

Harrowins Farm Drive

BD132BL

Oxford Road

BD132DZ

Ambleton Way

BD131BU

Scarlet Heights

BD131NL

Lane Top

BD132AY

Greenland Avenue

BD132JQ

Fleet Lane

BD132NW

Windy Bank Lane

BD132BT

Elder Bank

BD132EQ

Granby Street

BD132BD

West End

BD132JG

Moor Close Parade

BD132NU

Ambler Way

BD132RA

Hillcrest Road

BD63RN

Dan Lane

BD132EE

North John Street

BD132JY

Upper Meadows

BD132BH

Ford

BD131BS

Cobden Street

BD132HP

Commercial Street

BD63XN

Grebe Close

BD132DJ

Ambler Thorn

BD131DG

Upper Fawth Close

BD131ED

Highgate Road

BD132BB

Hazeldene

BD132RQ

Medway

BD132BP

Moor Close Lane

BD132FJ

Burwood Drive

BD132PX

Chapel Street

BD132HY

Weston Vale Road

BD132QN

Fountain Street

BD132LE

Corporal Lane

BD63XJ

Eider Close

BD132RD

Hillcrest Road

BD132DW

Prospect View

BD132BJ

Ford

BD132PQ

Morpeth Street

BD132BN

Oxford Close

BD132EW

Briggs Street

BD132RE

Ridgeway

BD132FX

Hillcrest Road

BD131BT

Bright Street

BD132NL

Priestley Hill

BD132EY

Park Grove

BD131HS

Greenland