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Shipley Town

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About

Shipley sits on the River Aire where the Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs close to the town centre. The high street and market serve local trade, while Shipley railway station provides regular rail services on the Airedale line. Industrial heritage remains visible in the form of mills and brick terraces; Salt's Mill, built for textile production by Titus Salt in the mid-19th century, now contains shops, galleries and a sizeable collection of David Hockney prints. Boat traffic and the canal towpath are used by walkers and cyclists, and the river corridor marks a clear north–south axis through the town.

To the west, Shipley Glen offers wooded walks and open hillside above a steep bank of the Aire, with footpaths that link to suburban streets and community green spaces. Local clubs and small businesses cluster around the centre, and regular markets and events use the town square and parkland. Land use mixes residential streets, pockets of light industry and retail, with the transport spine shaping where new development and everyday services are located.

Area overview

On average Shipley Town has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 179 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shipley Town is £46,730 per year. There are 4 schools in Shipley Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shipley Town is home to around 7,491 people, with a population density of about 2,872.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
179
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shipley Town Population
7,491
Population density
2,872.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.9(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.97(+110%)
Public order
27.23(+204%)
Shoplifting
22.56(+161%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.82(+98%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,853
78.13%
Pakistani
505
6.74%
Other White
355
4.74%
Indian
133
1.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
90
1.2%
Total population: 7,491

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,492
40.21%
No qualifications
1,032
16.65%
Level 3 (A level)
948
15.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
741
11.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
579
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 6,198

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,186
31.39%
Owns outright
918
24.3%
Owns with a mortgage
903
23.9%
Other social rented
345
9.13%
Social rents from council
290
7.68%
Total households: 3,778

Property prices in Shipley Town

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £178,900 in Shipley Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £520,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shipley Town in the 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 Shipley Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£215,000
Flats22£115,000
Semi-Detached25£255,000
Terraced41£215,000

10 years median price trend in Shipley Town

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

Data Sources

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