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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

LS297SH

William Fison Ride

LS296ND

Stocks Hill

LS297DZ

Burley Court

LS297PW

Hasley Road

LS296JA

Cleasby Road

LS296NE

Derry Hill

LS297NT

Station Road

LS297JD

Thornton Street

LS296DS

Bradford Road

LS296HQ

Derry Hill Gardens

LS296QE

Oakfield Close

LS297LP

Hall Drive

LS297RH

Poplar Close

LS297SX

Wellfield Lane

LS297QP

Bradford Road

LS297AW

Moor Lane

LS297EL

Langford Lane

LS296JJ

Farnley Close

LS296HX

Coultas Close

LS296AW

Bleach Mill Lane

LS297TN

Wharfedale

LS296AS

Moor Lane

LS297ST

Ron Lawton Crescent

LS297LB

Manse Road

LS297PA

Southfield Road

LS297TW

Whernside Lane

LS297LY

Harvest Croft

LS297HA

Grangefield Avenue

LS297LL

Hall Drive

LS296PQ

Newall Close

LS297LZ

Greenhow Park

LS296LX

Croft Drive

LS297LW

Hall Close

LS297FJ

Wharfedale

LS297RQ

Sandholme Drive

LS297BY

Johnsons Yard

LS296DY

Chevin Avenue

LS297JU

North View

LS296HN

Cleasby Road

LS297FD

Great Pasture

LS296GX

The Moorlands

LS297HX

Victoria Road

LS297SP

Scalebor Square

LS296NG

Derry Hill

LS297PN

Prospect Road

LS297JF

West Terrace

LS296LT

Croft Way

LS297BZ

Iron Row

LS296DP

Leathley Road

LS296GR

Reevadale Gardens

LS297NJ

Midgley Road

LS297QZ

Summer Court

LS296JD

Grove Road

LS296HS

Main Street

LS296DR

The Crescent

LS297BS

Wharfedale

LS297HW

Green Lane

LS296LQ

Main Street

LS297QH

Endor Crescent

LS296NZ

Hillside Court

LS297QY

The Copse

LS297SL

Albert Simmons Way

LS297RU

Old Mill Close

LS296LW

Park Dale

LS297SA

Highlands

LS296BA

Bingley Road

LS297NW

Midge Hall Close

LS296EA

Barrowby Close

LS296DN

Leathley Avenue

LS296HU

Main Street

LS296BG

West Chevin Road

LS297NZ

Ash Tree Walk

LS297EW

St Philips Way

LS297TR

Octavian Gardens

LS296EJ

St Johns Park

LS296PY

Herries Court

LS297NU

Hanover Way

LS297BA

Green Lane

LS297EB

Parish Gate

LS297SN

Richard Gossop Court

LS297NR

Langford Lane

LS296QQ

Whiddon Croft

LS296FH

Buckle Lane

LS296NW

East Parade

LS297RZ

Moss Brook Court

LS296QB

Ellar Gardens

LS296HJ

Meadow Croft

LS296SD

The Fawkes

LS297AY

Bleach Mill Lane

LS296SH

Starling View

LS297QF

Holme Grove

LS296PF

Burley Road

LS297TE

Black Bull Close

LS297NE

Station Road

LS297PH

Oak Avenue

LS297QJ

Endor Grove

LS297UA

Wooldridge Road

LS297LD

Aireville Terrace

LS296LZ

Croft Close

LS297LQ

Mansfield Road

Data Sources

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