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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

LS297JW

Hill Top

LS297HL

Ilkley Road

LS296PE

Chevin Avenue

LS297QT

Holme Park

LS297EF

Colston Drive

LS296HL

Orchard Grove

LS296ED

Bradford Road

LS297AT

Prospect Row

LS297BE

Moor Road

LS296LH

East Parade

LS296BX

Bradford Road

LS297EH

Langford Lane

LS297EU

Lawn Road

LS297SS

William Foster Way

LS297SR

John Gilmour Way

LS296JX

South View

LS297RL

Willow Tree Gardens

LS296ER

Victoria Avenue

LS297SB

Aldergrove Way

LS296EB

Bradford Road

LS296GB

Leathley Close

LS296NP

Burley Road

LS297SD

Stead Lane

LS296SB

St Marys Mews

LS297BL

Moor Lane

LS297EY

Norwood Terrace

LS296DD

Bradford Road

LS297PE

Station Road

LS297ED

Back Lane

LS296LG

Main Street

LS297NH

Midgley Road

LS296PL

Brooklands Lane

LS297EQ

Norwood Close

LS296NT

Halstead Drive

LS297DF

Main Street

LS297PB

Southfield Road

LS297HJ

Southway

LS296NH

Derry Lane

LS297DY

Otley Road

LS296AU

Hillings Lane

LS297DD

Great Pasture

LS297RT

Tanfield Drive

LS297SE

Green Acres

LS297EJ

Langford Lane

LS297QQ

Menston Old Lane

LS296AN

Bleach Mill Lane

LS297AA

Hag Farm Road

LS297DW

Clarence Place

LS296PX

Rombalds Court

LS296QF

The Old Orchard

LS296HP

Hawksworth Drive

LS297TQ

Imperial Place

LS297QR

Bradford Road

LS297NS

Station Road

LS296BU

Bradford Road

LS297AR

Jubilee Trees

LS297SJ

Amy Busfield Green

LS296LB

Willow Croft

LS296DQ

Bingley Road

LS297HQ

Coutances Way

LS297BU

Main Street

LS297NX

Hanover Gardens

LS297PU

Bradford Road

LS297JT

Park Row

LS296EF

Church Croft

LS297JG

West Terrace

LS296NU

Beech Close

LS296HR

Hawksworth Close

LS297DP

Corn Mill Lane

LS296HF

Dicks Garth Road

LS297JB

Sun Lane

LS297RJ

Greenfield Close

LS296JB

Digby Road

LS297BG

Moor Road

LS297QG

Hill Crescent

LS297RG

Sandholme Drive

LS297QA

Menston Old Lane

LS297QN

Bradford Road

LS296HT

Main Street

LS297DR

Corn Mill Lane

LS297AD

Hag Farm Road

LS296ET

Fairfax Gardens

LS296AZ

Derry Hill

LS296JZ

Beech Grove

LS296GA

Farnley Road

LS297LF

West View Avenue

LS297HH

Ilkley Road

LS297PX

Bradford Road

LS297QS

Bradford Road

LS296NL

Barn Close

LS296DT

Bradford Road

LS297LH

Stirling Road

LS297DT

Main Street

LS297LN

Hall Rise

LS297JS

Peel Place

LS297DQ

Lawn Walk

LS296EX

Church View

LS296EE

Otley Road

LS297QX

Lion Court

LS297SY

Woodpecker Road

Data Sources

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