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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

LS296NE

Derry Hill

LS297HW

Green Lane

LS297QT

Holme Park

LS297RQ

Sandholme Drive

LS296EQ

Craven Park

LS296JW

Farnley Road

LS296PX

Rombalds Court

LS297AR

Jubilee Trees

LS297EB

Parish Gate

LS297JU

North View

LS297LT

Sun Lane

LS297NS

Station Road

LS297NT

Station Road

LS297PQ

Rose Bank

LS297TZ

Wooldridge Road

LS296ED

Bradford Road

LS296HB

Moorfield Avenue

LS296JS

Main Street

LS296QQ

Whiddon Croft

LS297DA

Spring Gardens

LS297DH

York Road

LS297DR

Corn Mill Lane

LS297QB

Holme Grove

LS297TH

Wharfedale

LS296DW

Low Hall Road

LS297BT

Main Street

LS297ES

Langford Ride

LS297HE

Forster Close

LS297LR

Hall Drive

LS297PA

Southfield Road

LS297PJ

Oak Close

LS297PT

Bradford Road

LS297RD

Peasborough View

LS296BX

Bradford Road

LS296EH

Burley Lane

LS297AX

Moor Road

LS297LH

Stirling Road

LS297NX

Hanover Gardens

LS297PE

Station Road

LS296SJ

Wharfedale

LS297SB

Aldergrove Way

LS297TG

Wharfedale

LS297UA

Wooldridge Road

Data Sources

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