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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 £50,075 per year. There are 6 schools in Queensbury: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 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

Based on 246 recent sales, the median property price is £193,750 in Queensbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Queensbury 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 Queensbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached45£327,500£2,978
Flats8£97,000£1,627
Semi-Detached93£210,000£2,618
Terraced100£130,000£1,984

10 years median price trend in Queensbury

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

All postcodes in Queensbury

BD131DY

Highgate Road

BD63PN

Eastbury Avenue

BD132PJ

Gothic Street

BD131AR

Victoria Street

BD132SA

Lingfield Crescent

BD131FH

Meadows View

BD63RW

Swift Drive

BD132DH

Myrtle Grove

BD131BL

Fern Lea

BD63WP

Meldon Way

BD131FD

Far Hunger Hill Close

BD132PH

Russell Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.