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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

LS297HU

Stoney Royd

LS297JQ

Langford Lane

LS297ND

Station Road

LS297NP

Langford Close

LS297PZ

Bradford Road

LS297RN

Greenholme Close

LS297SX

Wellfield Lane

LS296AZ

Derry Hill

LS296HG

Walker Road

LS297EZ

Larch Croft

LS297LL

Hall Drive

LS297PS

Station Approach

LS297TX

Willowfield Drive

LS296BA

Bingley Road

LS296PT

Wharfe Mews

LS297BU

Main Street

LS297RZ

Moss Brook Court

LS296LJ

Garth Grove

LS297AW

Moor Lane

LS297LZ

Greenhow Park

LS297PX

Bradford Road

LS297SJ

Amy Busfield Green

LS297ST

Ron Lawton Crescent

LS297SW

Moor Lane

LS296DH

Leathley Crescent

LS296EE

Otley Road

LS296HL

Orchard Grove

LS296QJ

Ling Court

LS297HL

Ilkley Road

LS297HP

Leather Bank

LS297QL

Bradford Road

LS296HX

Coultas Close

LS296PJ

Brooklands Lane

LS297BE

Moor Road

LS297EQ

Norwood Close

LS297JN

Main Street

LS296HJ

Meadow Croft

LS296HR

Hawksworth Close

LS297ET

Lawn Avenue

LS297TS

Orwell Close

LS296BJ

Viewlands Mount

LS296BU

Bradford Road

LS296DN

Leathley Avenue

LS296JQ

Newfield Drive

LS296LW

Park Dale

LS296QG

Grange Farm Close

LS297ED

Back Lane

LS297HN

Ilkley Road

LS297LB

Manse Road

LS297QZ

Summer Court

LS297TQ

Wharfedale

LS296DS

Bradford Road

LS296ER

Victoria Avenue

LS296JE

Cleasby Road

LS296LH

East Parade

LS296SG

Lapwing Avenue

LS297AB

Hag Farm Road

LS297DZ

Burley Court

LS297HD

Grange Road

LS296AU

Hillings Lane

LS296AX

Bingley Road

LS296HH

Carlrayne Lane

LS296PY

Herries Court

LS296QB

Ellar Gardens

LS297AA

Hag Farm Road

LS297ER

Langford Lane

LS297HT

West Terrace

LS297PU

Bradford Road

LS297TW

Whernside Lane

LS296JD

Grove Road

LS296LN

Park Road

LS296NG

Derry Hill

LS296NH

Derry Lane

LS297JS

Peel Place

LS297LQ

Mansfield Road

LS296BQ

Viewlands Rise

LS296NN

Wentworth Close

LS297AF

Moor Lane

LS297AZ

Green Lane

LS297DN

Main Street

LS297QH

Endor Crescent

LS296LS

Park Road

LS296SF

Gold Crest Way

LS297AY

Bleach Mill Lane

LS297PL

Elm Grove

LS297SE

Green Acres

LS297SP

Scalebor Square

LS297BL

Moor Lane

LS297LJ

Sun Lane

LS297SQ

Jill Kilner Drive

LS296LQ

Main Street

LS297FA

Millstone Close

LS297NZ

Ash Tree Walk

LS297PF

Willow Close

LS297SG

Donald Aldred Drive

LS296NY

St Peters Way

LS296RY

New House Farm Drive

LS296SL

Wharfedale

LS296JA

Cleasby Road

LS296LP

Park Field

Data Sources

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