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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

LS213DP

Ilkley Road

LS296GX

The Moorlands

LS296LU

Croft Rise

LS297BP

Cherington Court

LS297FF

The Green

LS297HR

Ilkley Road

LS297JL

Station Road

LS297SD

Stead Lane

LS296PG

Burley Road

LS297BN

Conisborough Close

LS297HS

West Terrace

LS297JF

West Terrace

LS297LY

Harvest Croft

LS297RF

Hawthorne Grove

LS297EF

Colston Drive

LS296JL

Station Road

LS297BJ

Moor Road

LS297EE

Lewis Buildings

LS297JT

Park Row

LS297NF

Grange Road

LS296BY

Corn Mill

LS296DG

Buckle Lane

LS296GZ

Cheviot Close

LS296HQ

Derry Hill Gardens

LS297NB

Station Road

LS297NU

Hanover Way

LS297QG

Hill Crescent

LS296EP

Fairfax Avenue

LS297AT

Prospect Row

LS297DQ

Lawn Walk

LS296BH

Viewlands Crescent

LS296EL

Westbourne Drive

LS296SA

Romney Mews

LS297DX

The Lawn

LS297NN

Langford Road

LS296EZ

Moorview Croft

LS296JZ

Beech Grove

LS297AQ

The Drive

LS297PY

Bradford Road

LS296PD

Bridgeland Avenue

LS297HJ

Southway

LS297LA

Manse Crescent

LS297LP

Hall Drive

LS297PG

Pine Croft

LS296DB

Marlborough Villas

LS296DL

Glen Dene

LS296HF

Dicks Garth Road

LS296JF

Wharfedale View

LS296PA

Park Road

LS297BF

Myrtle Lane

LS297LU

Sun Lane

LS297QA

Menston Old Lane

LS297QQ

Menston Old Lane

LS297RR

Far Mead Croft

LS297SH

William Fison Ride

LS296AW

Bleach Mill Lane

LS296EF

Church Croft

LS296HD

Grange Avenue

LS296JX

South View

LS296JY

Bingley Road

LS296PF

Burley Road

LS296QH

Braunstone Court

LS296RX

Masham Road

LS297BB

Bingley Road

LS297DW

Clarence Place

LS297HH

Ilkley Road

LS297JA

Maria Street

LS297LG

Sun Lane

LS297SL

Albert Simmons Way

LS296EN

Park Road

LS296EW

Fairfax Road

LS296RW

Hillside View

LS297AD

Hag Farm Road

LS297AU

Stoney Lane

LS297JY

Aireville Terrace

LS297PW

Hasley Road

LS297QX

Lion Court

LS296AP

Moor Lane

LS296DA

Marlborough Cottages

LS296GL

Plover Field

LS296NL

Barn Close

LS296NP

Burley Road

LS297FD

Great Pasture

LS297LN

Hall Rise

LS297PD

Smithy Lane

LS297RE

Jumb Beck Close

LS296PE

Chevin Avenue

LS296PL

Brooklands Lane

LS297NJ

Midgley Road

LS297PP

St Michaels Way

LS296DU

Chevin End

LS296NS

Burley Lane

LS296PH

Brooklands Walk

LS297FB

Main Street

LS297QW

Bradford Road

LS296BZ

Leathley Lane

LS297EJ

Langford Lane

LS296EA

Barrowby Close

LS296PN

Brooklands Grove

LS296QD

West Winds

Data Sources

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