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Wharfedale

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About

Wharfedale ward encompasses the northern outskirts of Bradford, stretching towards the rural boundary with Leeds. The area is primarily residential, characterised by suburban housing estates and local shopping parades that serve the community. Its landscape includes green spaces and playing fields, with the Leeds and Liverpool Canal running through its western edge, providing a linear route for recreation and industry.

The ward contains the distinct communities of Frizinghall and parts of Shipley, with the latter's historic Saltaire Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located just beyond its southern border. The area is anchored by several schools and sports facilities. Transport links are defined by the Airedale railway line and the A657 road, connecting it to Bradford and Leeds city centres.

Area overview

On average Wharfedale has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wharfedale is £66,205 per year. There are 4 schools in Wharfedale: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wharfedale is home to around 12,056 people, with a population density of about 757.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wharfedale Population
12,056
Population density
757.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.93(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.9(-54%)
Public order
3.57(-60%)
Other theft
3.48(-48%)
Burglary
3.15(-39%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,343
94.05%
Other White
212
1.76%
Irish
83
0.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
71
0.59%
Indian
67
0.56%
Total population: 12,060

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,856
49.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,464
14.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,129
11.55%
No qualifications
1,010
10.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
647
6.62%
Total 16+ residents: 9,773

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,353
45.89%
Owns with a mortgage
1,871
36.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
457
8.91%
Other social rented
230
4.49%
Social rents from council
103
2.01%
Total households: 5,128

Property prices in Wharfedale

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Wharfedale area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wharfedale 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 Wharfedale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached59£559,995
Flats29£210,000
Semi-Detached48£395,000
Terraced35£300,000

10 years median price trend in Wharfedale

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

All postcodes in Wharfedale

LS297TN

Wharfedale

LS297QP

Bradford Road

LS296LD

Croft Court

LS296EB

Bradford Road

LS297DG

Main Street

LS296GF

Bill Bowes Court

LS296HW

Cleasby Road

LS296JJ

Farnley Close

LS297QU

Eastfield Lane

LS297RB

Greenfields Way

LS296JN

Farnley Road

LS296PP

Brooklands Way

LS297DB

Iron Row

LS297DT

Main Street

LS297EN

St Philips Drive

LS297PH

Oak Avenue

LS297HG

Grange Road

LS297RT

Tanfield Drive

LS296AR

Mount Pleasant

LS296DD

Bradford Road

LS296DY

Chevin Avenue

LS296JB

Digby Road

LS297AS

Moor Road

LS297EU

Lawn Road

LS297TB

Wharfedale

LS296AT

Moor Lane

LS296AY

Bingley Road

LS296NQ

Derry Lane

LS296SD

The Fawkes

LS296LB

Willow Croft

LS296LF

Main Street

LS297JX

Main Street

LS297QE

Holme Grove

LS296DT

Bradford Road

LS296EJ

St Johns Park

LS296GP

Wharfedale

LS296NZ

Hillside Court

LS297BY

Johnsons Yard

LS297DF

Main Street

LS297EH

Langford Lane

LS297EP

St Philips Close

LS297LW

Hall Close

LS297TF

Burrow Dene

LS296LX

Croft Drive

LS296GR

Reevadale Gardens

LS296HE

Bleach Mill Lane

LS296LY

Croft Park

LS296NX

Burley Road

LS297PR

The Robins

LS297RP

Pasture Fold

LS297TR

Wharfedale

LS296GB

Leathley Close

LS296SB

St Marys Mews

LS297DJ

York Terrace

LS296JT

Low Hall Close

LS296LA

Elmete Grange

LS297BA

Green Lane

LS297EG

Norwood Avenue

LS297JZ

Aireville Terrace

LS297LS

Wrexham Road

LS297LX

Beckside Close

LS296AS

Moor Lane

LS296DR

The Crescent

LS296EG

Stocks Hill Garth

LS296GG

Derry Hill

LS296HU

Main Street

LS296LL

Main Street

LS297FE

Iron Row

LS297HX

Victoria Road

LS297NA

Summer Court

LS297RW

Mill View

LS297NR

Langford Lane

LS296AH

Clarence Drive

LS296HS

Main Street

LS296ND

Stocks Hill

LS296NW

East Parade

LS297DL

King Edward Terrace

LS297FS

Wharfedale

LS297HZ

Farr Royd

LS297JJ

Aireville Terrace

LS297RL

Willow Tree Gardens

LS297SN

Richard Gossop Court

LS296DJ

Glen Mount

LS296DP

Leathley Road

LS296QF

The Old Orchard

LS296QZ

Cuckoo Drive

LS297HA

Grangefield Avenue

LS297NE

Station Road

LS296LE

Kirklands Close

LS296AN

Bleach Mill Lane

LS296BG

West Chevin Road

LS296HN

Cleasby Road

LS296NF

Derry Hill

LS297DD

Great Pasture

LS297EY

Norwood Terrace

LS297FJ

Wharfedale

LS297RA

Heather Rise

LS297RX

Long Meadows

LS297SY

Woodpecker Road

LS296JG

Cleasby Road

Data Sources

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