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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 31 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
31
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
15.18(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.32(-61%)
Public order
2.9(-67%)
Vehicle crime
2.82(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.65(-81%)
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 181 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Wharfedale area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,350,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wharfedale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached68£556,250£4,525
Flats19£190,000£2,664
Semi-Detached44£395,000£4,033
Terraced50£293,900£3,766

10 years median price trend in Wharfedale

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

All postcodes in Wharfedale

LS296RW

Hillside View

LS297DX

The Lawn

LS296JW

Farnley Road

LS296ES

St Johns Park

LS297JP

Main Street

LS297TX

Willowfield Drive

LS297TG

Caswell Grove

LS297RX

Long Meadows

LS297FG

Iron Row

LS296LE

Kirklands Close

LS296GG

Derry Hill

LS297BT

Main Street

LS296PA

Park Road

LS296JT

Low Hall Close

LS297PY

Bradford Road

LS296PR

Chevin Avenue

LS297RR

Far Mead Croft

LS296JY

Bingley Road

LS297LX

Beckside Close

LS297HR

Ilkley Road

LS297RE

Jumb Beck Close

LS297JL

Station Road

LS296JH

Station Road

LS297TB

Wharfedale

LS296JG

Cleasby Road

LS297RD

Peasborough View

LS297DG

Main Street

LS297JH

Melrose Drive

LS297SW

Moor Lane

LS297HD

Grange Road

LS297EX

Fenton Street

LS297AQ

The Drive

LS297AE

Bleach Mill Lane

LS297LJ

Sun Lane

LS296BE

West Chevin Road

LS296EL

Westbourne Drive

LS297FS

Wharfedale

LS296LS

Park Road

LS296NN

Wentworth Close

LS297HT

West Terrace

LS297JQ

Langford Lane

LS296EP

Fairfax Avenue

LS297TH

Wharfedale

LS296DA

Marlborough Cottages

LS297EP

St Philips Close

LS296LJ

Garth Grove

LS296JP

Farnley Road

LS296HW

Cleasby Road

LS296AT

Moor Lane

LS297BF

Myrtle Lane

LS296DH

Leathley Crescent

LS297BQ

Moor Road

LS297FF

The Green

LS296BQ

Viewlands Rise

LS296JQ

Newfield Drive

LS296DF

Oakridge Avenue

LS296GQ

Burley Lane

LS296RT

Moor View Close

LS296PD

Bridgeland Avenue

LS297HB

Grange Road

LS297BJ

Moor Road

LS297JJ

Aireville Terrace

LS297RW

Mill View

LS296EH

Burley Lane

LS296LA

Elmete Grange

LS296NA

Croft Park

LS296QG

Grange Farm Close

LS297BB

Bingley Road

LS297NA

Summer Court

LS296PZ

Red House Gardens

LS296QD

West Winds

LS297PG

Pine Croft

LS297AB

Hag Farm Road

LS297PZ

Bradford Road

LS297JX

Main Street

LS296BJ

Viewlands Mount

LS296HB

Moorfield Avenue

LS296DJ

Glen Mount

LS297HN

Ilkley Road

LS297PS

Station Approach

LS296HZ

Cleasby Road

LS296JE

Cleasby Road

LS296PT

Wharfe Mews

LS296QJ

Ling Court

LS296HE

Bleach Mill Lane

LS297DB

Iron Row

LS297FB

Main Street

LS297HZ

Farr Royd

LS296LN

Park Road

LS297QD

Holme Grove

LS297HY

Booth Street

LS296SL

Wharfedale

LS297RN

Greenholme Close

LS296PN

Brooklands Grove

LS297RF

Hawthorne Grove

LS297QL

Bradford Road

LS296JN

Farnley Road

LS296DW

Low Hall Road

LS297SQ

Jill Kilner Drive

LS297JY

Aireville Terrace

Data Sources

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