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Wharfedale

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About

Wharfedale ward encompasses a large rural area in the North Yorkshire Dales, centred around the valley of the River Wharfe. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, farmland, and scattered stone-built villages such as Addingham, Burley-in-Wharfedale, and Ilkley. The ward includes a significant portion of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with Ilkley Moor forming a prominent backdrop to the south.

The area is known for its walking trails, including a section of the Dales Way long-distance path that follows the river. A notable feature is the series of ancient 'cup and ring' carvings found on rocks across Ilkley Moor, marking prehistoric activity. Local economy is a mix of agriculture, tourism, and commuting to larger towns like Leeds and Bradford.

Area overview

On average Wharfedale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wharfedale is £51,791 per year. There are 8 schools in Wharfedale: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wharfedale is home to around 4,905 people, with a population density of about 11.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wharfedale Population
4,905
Population density
11.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.82(-73%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.26(-76%)
Other theft
2.85(-57%)
Burglary
2.45(-52%)
Public order
1.83(-80%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,750
96.76%
Other White
62
1.26%
Irish
21
0.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
0.33%
Total population: 4,909

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,808
41.77%
Level 3 (A level)
723
16.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
576
13.31%
No qualifications
523
12.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
371
8.57%
Total 16+ residents: 4,328

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,197
52.87%
Owns with a mortgage
404
17.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
370
16.34%
Other social rented
138
6.1%
Other forms of private rent
118
5.21%
Total households: 2,264

Property prices in Wharfedale

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Wharfedale area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,250,000.

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
Detached14£712,500
Flats4£200,500
Semi-Detached15£327,000
Terraced18£355,000

10 years median price trend in Wharfedale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wharfedale.

All postcodes in Wharfedale

BD236EB

Low Lane

BD236JS

Wharfedale

BD236JW

Wharfedale

BD236LF

Back Lane

BD233QS

Hills Lane

BD235HR

Piece Fields

BD235QT

Sally Lane

BD236BW

Wharfedale

BD236HL

Lowfield Lane

BD236JT

Wharfedale

BD235DG

Hardy Meadows

BD235EQ

Hartlington Moor Lane

BD235LX

Moody Sty Lane

BD236EW

Holme Lane

BD236HQ

Wharfedale

BD235ES

Station Road

BD236BG

Greenhaw

BD236EF

South View Cottages

BD236EJ

Moor Lane

BD236LY

Fleets Lane

BD235EN

Badger Gate

BD235QL

Wharfedale

BD236DT

Wharfedale

BD236LE

Fell Lane

Data Sources

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