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About

Royds ward sits in Bradford's southwestern outskirts, encompassing the residential areas of Buttershaw, Woodside, and Wibsey. The terrain is characterised by rolling hills and green spaces, with a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes. The ward is largely residential, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs. It is bordered by significant green corridors, including the Bradford Dale to the north.

A prominent local landmark is the Wibsey Slack, a large recreational parkland with sports pitches and a playground. The area is also home to the Buttershaw Business Park, which provides local employment. Historically, the development of the Buttershaw estate in the mid-20th century significantly shaped the area's current layout and community. Public transport links connect these neighbourhoods to Bradford city centre.

Area overview

On average Royds has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 207 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Royds is £42,936 per year. There are 7 schools in Royds: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Royds is home to around 17,871 people, with a population density of about 3,648.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
207
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Royds Population
17,871
Population density
3,648.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
105.03(+138%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.19(+205%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.07(+75%)
Vehicle crime
16.56(+194%)
Public order
15.11(+71%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,777
77.09%
Pakistani
1,586
8.87%
Other White
625
3.5%
Indian
345
1.93%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
326
1.82%
Total population: 17,872

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,597
26.21%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,837
20.67%
Level 3 (A level)
2,244
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,060
15.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,751
12.76%
Total 16+ residents: 13,722

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,525
34.46%
Owns outright
1,840
25.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,362
18.59%
Other social rented
713
9.73%
Social rents from council
688
9.39%
Total households: 7,327

Property prices in Royds

Based on 216 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 in Royds area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Royds 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 Royds over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached22£253,500£2,517
Flats4£71,500£1,694
Semi-Detached127£175,000£2,288
Terraced63£145,000£1,944

10 years median price trend in Royds

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

All postcodes in Royds

BD62SH

Meadway

BD74NT

Carnaby Road

BD62AS

Crossdale Avenue

BD74PR

Northern Close

BD62RD

Kelmore Grove

BD63SG

Church Row

BD62BG

Bonwick Mall

BD62LR

Glendale Close

BD74NU

Jer Lane

BD74LJ

Poplar Grove

BD120TX

Woodside Road

BD63RG

Harbour Road

BD63PY

Reevy Road West

BD63QS

Cover Drive

BD62QS

Halifax Road

BD62EH

Fleece Street

BD63PZ

Stainton Close

BD63QB

Victoria Road

BD63LP

Edson Close

BD63RH

Slackbottom Road

BD74LG

Poplar Grove

BD63FH

Denham Drive

BD62EA

Halifax Road

BD63UF

Ramsgill Close

BD62RT

Eskine Parade

BD63LQ

Reevy Road West

BD63PU

Reevy Road

BD74PJ

Old Road

BD63QL

Wibsey Park Avenue

BD74NN

Ascot Drive

BD63TU

Stainton Close

BD63JY

Bellerby Brow

BD120AQ

Skippys Close

BD62RS

Rosley Mount

BD120EQ

Hydale Court

BD63SD

Lastingham Green

BD120AZ

Oxley Street

BD62ES

Albion Street

BD62HL

Halifax Road

BD62DW

Clydesdale Drive

BD120DF

Union Road

BD62JJ

Buttholme Gate

BD62NA

Halifax Road

BD62HS

Farfield Avenue

BD62DL

Royds

BD62AY

Blackshaw Drive

BD63FE

Gracy Fold

BD63DX

Beacon Road

BD62TS

Poppy Court

BD74NE

Speeton Grove

BD120EX

Moor Top Road

BD62NQ

Fenwick Drive

BD63PX

Reevy Road West

BD74NR

Jer Grove

BD63LH

Reevy Road West

BD120EP

Abb Scott Lane

BD63QF

Reevy Road

BD62SP

Meadway

BD63SW

Saxton Avenue

BD63JX

Mandale Road

BD62AQ

Brackenholme Royd

BD62JH

Bilsdale Grange

BD120DX

Union Road

BD62TU

Wellington Court

BD120TT

Abb Scott Lane

BD62EZ

Heaton Hill

BD120AF

Brentford Road

BD120EY

Moor Top Road

BD62SW

Edgebank Avenue

BD62BW

Western Way

BD120AT

Edward Turner Close

BD62DA

Buttershaw Lane

BD63FF

Future Fields

BD63RA

Reevy Drive

BD120EZ

Moor Top Road

BD62PG

Fenwick Drive

BD62DD

Buttershaw Lane

BD62TD

Eskine Parade

BD120TL

Common Road

BD120DN

Park Terrace

BD120EN

Abb Scott Lane

BD61SY

St Helena Road

BD62EP

Hellewell Street

BD63ST

Ashford Green

BD62RN

Castlerigg Green

BD63SP

Saxton Avenue

BD120ER

Cemetery Road

BD62LY

Farfield Crescent

BD120AB

Huddersfield Road

BD128EZ

Royds Hall Lane

BD62TW

Duich Road

BD120ES

Shaw Street

BD63DB

Chartwell Drive

BD63RQ

Harbour Road

BD62DR

Brow Wood Terrace

BD63LN

Churn Drive

BD62SG

Munton Close

BD62QZ

Kelmore Grove

BD62BJ

Bowes Nook

BD62TZ

Loweswater Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.