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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

LS297SS

William Foster Way

LS296HA

Albany Row

LS296NT

Halstead Drive

LS296SE

Throstle View

LS297EX

Fenton Street

LS297JR

North Parade

LS297NY

Langford Mews

LS297QY

The Copse

LS296BD

Bingley Road

LS296BE

West Chevin Road

LS296ET

Fairfax Gardens

LS296HZ

Cleasby Road

LS296NA

Croft Park

LS296RZ

Robin Lane

LS297AE

Bleach Mill Lane

LS297DY

Otley Road

LS297FG

Iron Row

LS297LD

Aireville Terrace

LS297PB

Southfield Road

LS297RH

Poplar Close

LS296EY

Main Street

LS296QA

Ellar Gardens

LS297BW

The Chase

LS297DP

Corn Mill Lane

LS297JE

Main Street

LS297NG

Station Road

LS297NH

Midgley Road

LS297QN

Bradford Road

LS296HP

Hawksworth Drive

LS296LG

Main Street

LS296NR

Windermere Avenue

LS297EL

Langford Lane

LS297NQ

Station Road

LS297SA

Highlands

LS296EU

Burley Lane

LS296FH

Buckle Lane

LS296JH

Station Road

LS297BX

Scalebor Gardens

LS297JH

Melrose Drive

LS296DQ

Bingley Road

LS297HQ

Coutances Way

LS297JB

Sun Lane

LS297QD

Holme Grove

LS297RY

Long Meadows

LS296JP

Farnley Road

LS296GY

Bradford Road

LS296HT

Main Street

LS296JU

North View

LS296LT

Croft Way

LS296PQ

Newall Close

LS297JW

Hill Top

LS297QS

Bradford Road

LS297SZ

Gritstone Close

LS296GA

Farnley Road

LS296LZ

Croft Close

LS296PR

Chevin Avenue

LS297BS

Wharfedale

LS297BZ

Iron Row

LS297JD

Thornton Street

LS297JP

Main Street

LS297SF

Weirside

LS296ES

St Johns Park

LS296LR

Park Way

LS296PB

Moorland Crescent

LS297AP

Moor Lane

LS297BG

Moor Road

LS297HB

Grange Road

LS297JG

West Terrace

LS297LE

West View Road

LS297LF

West View Avenue

LS297QR

Bradford Road

LS297TE

Black Bull Close

LS296DF

Oakridge Avenue

LS296EX

Church View

LS296NU

Beech Close

LS296SH

Starling View

LS297EW

St Philips Way

LS297PN

Prospect Road

LS297QJ

Endor Grove

LS297RG

Sandholme Drive

LS296HY

Main Street

LS296RT

Moor View Close

LS297BQ

Moor Road

LS297SR

John Gilmour Way

LS296NJ

Hargrave Crescent

LS296QE

Oakfield Close

LS297AH

Moor Lane

LS297RJ

Greenfield Close

LS297TY

Woodnook Place

LS296PW

Brooklands Close

LS296PZ

Red House Gardens

LS297BH

Colston Drive

LS297HY

Booth Street

LS297NL

Langford Road

LS297NW

Midge Hall Close

LS296GQ

Burley Lane

LS296NB

Main Street

LS297QF

Holme Grove

LS297RS

Greystone Close

LS297RU

Old Mill Close

Data Sources

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