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About

Shipley ward is situated in the northwest of the Bradford district, bordering the Aire Valley and the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. The area encompasses a mix of residential neighbourhoods, local retail centres, and industrial estates. It includes the town of Shipley itself, which functions as a key commercial and transport hub for the surrounding communities, with a notable railway interchange.

The ward contains Saltaire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its well-preserved Victorian model village and former mill complex. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the area, providing a route for leisure and industrial heritage. Land use is varied, transitioning from urban settlements to green spaces and parkland as it approaches the River Aire and the moorland fringes.

Area overview

On average Shipley has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 212 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shipley is £52,236 per year. The median sale price in Shipley is £226,500 (around £236 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,000 and £285,500. There are 6 schools in Shipley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shipley is home to around 15,618 people, with a population density of about 2,907.1 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
212
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shipley Population
15,618
Population density
2,907.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
106.86(+142%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.37(+120%)
Public order
22.79(+158%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.12(+111%)
Shoplifting
16.39(+87%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,471
73.45%
Pakistani
1,926
12.33%
Other White
613
3.92%
Indian
252
1.61%
Bangladeshi
205
1.31%
Total population: 15,618

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,543
43.25%
No qualifications
1,974
15.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,890
14.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,527
11.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,034
8.07%
Total 16+ residents: 12,817

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,304
32.09%
Owns with a mortgage
2,144
29.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,749
24.36%
Other social rented
460
6.41%
Social rents from council
282
3.93%
Total households: 7,179

Property prices in Shipley

Median price: £226,500
Price per sq ft: £236
Sales (last 12 months): 239
Typical range (middle 50%): £163K – £286K

Based on 239 recent sales, the median property price is £226,500 (about £236 per square foot) in Shipley area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,250 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shipley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£415,000£272
Semi-Detached56£272,500£263
Terraced111£210,000£237
Flats50£104,500£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shipley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shipley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252,000£107,500£175,000£135,000
2017£262,000£99,750£177,500£140,000
2018£220,000£107,000£189,950£156,250
2019£336,000£110,000£194,950£155,000
2020£315,000£103,000£220,000£174,750
2021£298,000£114,250£212,975£175,000
2022£360,000£125,650£240,114£205,000
2023£386,650£110,000£240,000£188,250
2024£340,000£97,500£272,500£195,000
2025£412,500£128,625£252,500£200,000
2026£395,000£102,500£281,500£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shipley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shipley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£161£166£147
2017£201£155£172£147
2018£192£163£183£175
2019£223£140£183£182
2020£223£162£200£170
2021£237£174£206£191
2022£284£171£243£212
2023£267£185£257£215
2024£284£173£254£211
2025£294£168£251£236
2026£264£166£276£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shipley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shipley 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 Shipley ward.

Local councillors

Martin John Love

Shipley - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party