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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

LS296PG

Burley Road

LS296GP

Wharfedale

LS297HS

West Terrace

LS297TS

Orwell Close

LS297AH

Moor Lane

LS297PF

Willow Close

LS297FE

Iron Row

LS296LU

Croft Rise

LS297HG

Grange Road

LS297DH

York Road

LS297BH

Colston Drive

LS296RX

Masham Road

LS296PJ

Brooklands Lane

LS296NQ

Derry Lane

LS296HA

Albany Row

LS297PP

St Michaels Way

LS296QH

Braunstone Court

LS297HP

Leather Bank

LS297RP

Pasture Fold

LS297ET

Lawn Avenue

LS296BH

Viewlands Crescent

LS296BD

Bingley Road

LS213DP

Ilkley Road

LS297HE

Forster Close

LS296RY

New House Farm Drive

LS296RZ

Robin Lane

LS297TF

Burrow Dene

LS297ND

Station Road

LS297AP

Moor Lane

LS297TZ

Wooldridge Road

LS296QA

Ellar Gardens

LS297LR

Hall Drive

LS297PJ

Oak Close

LS297RY

Long Meadows

LS296NX

Burley Road

LS297FA

Millstone Close

LS296GF

Bill Bowes Court

LS297PQ

Rose Bank

LS297EG

Norwood Avenue

LS296PB

Moorland Crescent

LS296GY

Bradford Road

LS297ES

Langford Ride

LS297LT

Sun Lane

Data Sources

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