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About

Queensbury occupies a high, exposed position on the western fringes of the Bradford district, with its historic centre situated around the junction of several major routes. The area's topography is defined by steep, rolling hills that offer extensive views across the surrounding valleys. Its layout is a mix of older stone-built terraces and more modern suburban housing developments, reflecting its growth from a Victorian industrial village.

The area is known for its prominent landmarks, including the large, distinctive tower of St. John the Evangelist Church, which is a local landmark visible for miles. A notable local tradition is the annual village gala, which includes a procession and community events. The former Queensbury Railway station, part of the steep and now-closed line famously known as the 'Alpine Route', speaks to its unique transport history.

Area overview

On average Queensbury has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Queensbury is £50,067 per year. The median sale price in Queensbury is £190,000 (around £215 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £128,000 and £262,500. There are 6 schools in Queensbury: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Queensbury is home to around 17,556 people, with a population density of about 1,765.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Queensbury Population
17,556
Population density
1,765.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.99(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.76(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.94(+27%)
Public order
8.32(-6%)
Vehicle crime
7.8(+39%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,750
84.03%
Pakistani
1,055
6.01%
Indian
569
3.24%
Other White
221
1.26%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
203
1.16%
Total population: 17,553

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,780
27.05%
Level 3 (A level)
2,763
19.77%
No qualifications
2,510
17.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,146
15.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,562
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 13,975

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,845
38.83%
Owns outright
2,311
31.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,396
19.06%
Other social rented
383
5.23%
Social rents from council
186
2.54%
Total households: 7,326

Property prices in Queensbury

Median price: £190,000
Price per sq ft: £215
Sales (last 12 months): 241
Typical range (middle 50%): £128K – £263K

Based on 241 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £215 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
Detached46£345,000£285
Semi-Detached80£222,500£244
Terraced103£138,000£181
Flats12£97,000£147

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£224,995£77,000£132,475£90,000
2017£222,500£64,500£127,000£83,000
2018£230,500£77,500£140,475£95,000
2019£230,000£76,250£144,500£95,000
2020£240,000£72,000£149,000£96,500
2021£262,500£75,500£158,000£109,500
2022£291,000£91,000£176,125£122,500
2023£295,500£75,000£186,000£120,000
2024£299,975£92,500£187,500£142,500
2025£305,000£97,000£205,000£127,250
2026£357,500£75,000£225,000£152,000
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£184£112£143£124
2017£180£131£162£117
2018£191£125£165£125
2019£191£122£170£121
2020£197£111£177£133
2021£215£121£192£148
2022£247£139£203£162
2023£237£134£227£167
2024£257£144£228£170
2025£265£150£244£180
2026£285£144£236£189
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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Queensbury ward.

Local councillors

Luke Majkowski

Queensbury - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent