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About

The Worth Valley ward is located in the southwest of the Bradford district, encompassing the post-industrial towns of Keighley, Oxenhope, Oakworth, and Haworth. Its landscape is defined by the steep, wooded valley of the River Worth, which gives the area its name, and the surrounding moorland of the South Pennines. The ward's settlements are connected by the heritage Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, a preserved steam line that operates through the heart of the valley.

The area's history is deeply tied to textile manufacturing, with many former mills now repurposed for other uses. Haworth is internationally known as the former home of the Brontë sisters, with the parsonage museum drawing many visitors. The topography shapes daily life, with communities situated on the valley sides and a strong sense of local identity in each village. Economic activity includes manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture on the higher ground.

Area overview

On average Worth Valley has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 3.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Worth Valley is £50,607 per year. There are 6 schools in Worth Valley: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Worth Valley is home to around 14,073 people, with a population density of about 238.4 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Worth Valley Population
14,073
Population density
238.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.33(-25%)
Burglary
11.16(+119%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.6(-47%)
Vehicle crime
6.68(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.04(-30%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,403
95.25%
Other White
180
1.28%
Irish
98
0.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
66
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
65
0.46%
Total population: 14,072

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,916
33.07%
Level 3 (A level)
2,393
20.21%
No qualifications
1,771
14.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,652
13.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,044
8.82%
Total 16+ residents: 11,841

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,635
41.01%
Owns with a mortgage
2,260
35.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,068
16.62%
Other social rented
170
2.65%
Other forms of private rent
166
2.58%
Total households: 6,425

Property prices in Worth Valley

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)233
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £283K

Based on 233 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Worth Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,723 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Worth Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£370,000£265
Semi-Detached52£245,000£256
Terraced135£172,500£214
Flats9£165,454£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Worth Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Worth Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£130,000£157,750£125,000
2017£254,625£128,000£172,500£120,000
2018£295,000£132,000£160,000£144,375
2019£315,000£117,500£170,000£143,250
2020£292,500£125,250£168,000£140,000
2021£322,500£131,000£185,500£150,000
2022£367,500£142,500£210,000£155,000
2023£355,000£127,750£195,750£165,000
2024£355,000£180,000£210,000£150,000
2025£345,000£165,454£246,000£170,000
2026£375,000£212,000£235,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Worth Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Worth Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£176£184£138
2017£205£157£173£146
2018£209£159£187£171
2019£220£158£189£160
2020£198£166£208£158
2021£249£202£221£179
2022£265£149£237£191
2023£268£232£235£197
2024£255£163£241£204
2025£264£179£249£204
2026£284£224£261£224
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Worth Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Worth Valley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bradford district.

Band A£1,574
Band B£1,836
Band C£2,098
Band D£2,361
Band E£2,885
Band F£3,410
Band G£3,935
Band H£4,721

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Worth Valley ward.

Local councillors

Paul Belcome Constantine Golding

Worth Valley - Elected 12 Feb 2026

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Worth Valley

Is Worth Valley safe?

Worth Valley records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Worth Valley?

The median sale price in Worth Valley is £205,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 233 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Worth Valley?

Worth Valley has 6 primary schools (6 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Worth Valley?

Worth Valley scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Worth Valley sits around rank 16,880 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Worth Valley?

The average household income in Worth Valley is around £50,607 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Worth Valley?

Worth Valley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paul Belcome Constantine Golding (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Worth Valley

BD229PH

Brow Top Road

BD228AY

Cold Street

BD229JT

Station Road

BD220HZ

Oldfield Lane

BD229BQ

Spring Row

BD229LE

Cross Lane

BD228EY

Redman Garth

BD229EP

Laburnum Grove

BD228DT

Shirley Street

BD228QA

Fern Street

BD229EB

Albion Street

BD227EX

Moorfield Drive

BD220RJ

Wide Lane

BD227PH

Griffe View

BD228DN

Park Top Row

BD228JY

Carlton Street

BD228DR

Church Street

BD227JB

Highfield Lane

BD229BT

Cross Roads

BD220ES

Cemetery Road

BD228EW

Redman Close

BD228AT

Tulip Street

BD220EN

Cemetery Road

BD228EZ

Mytholmes Lane

BD228RU

Charlotte Court

BD220QX

Holme House Lane

BD228HP

Victoria Avenue

BD228LL

Prince Street

BD229ND

Wadsworth

BD220DZ

Station Road

BD227RB

Mytholmes

BD229HY

Holme Street

BD228QN

Spinners Way

BD227SW

Heritage Way

BD227PS

Church Close

BD227JL

Station Road

BD220PZ

Clough Bank Lane

BD220TG

Collins Close

BD227JE

Far Highfield

BD228SB

River View

BD220JW

New Laithe Road

BD227JT

Sykes Lane

BD227SU

Springhead Road

BD228QD

Bunkers

BD229NQ

Holm Field

BD227RY

Moor Drive

BD229QU

Hawksbridge Lane

BD228JJ

Fife Street

BD220RQ

Slack Lane

BD228LB

May Street

BD229HA

Lees Bank Hill

BD220JN

Cragg Bottom Road

BD228QL

Haworth Mews

BD229HR

Station Road

BD229AH

Halifax Road

BD229BP

Robert Street

BD228LA

Victoria Road

BD228NX

Surgery Street

BD228LN

Apsley Street

BD228JB

Tyne Street

BD228JD

Prince Street

BD229QY

Stairs

BD229LS

Church Street

BD220TJ

Massey Fields

BD220EZ

Cemetery Road

BD228EU

Ashmount Place

BD227PA

Manor Houses

BD229RA

Bodkin Lane

BD228AP

Alice Street

BD220EJ

Fieldhead

BD229FE

Worth Valley

BD227RE

Station Road

BD229EL

East Terrace

BD229ER

Vale Lane Top

BD229HS

Jew Lane

BD228ET

Back Little Street

BD227JN

Station Road

BD220RU

Harehills Lane

BD228DB

Lodge Street

BD229SL

Dol

BD228QT

Hole

BD229DW

Worth Valley

BD229EX

Haworth Road

BD228NQ

Mill Hey

BD229HZ

Weaver Cottages

BD220SA

Grey Scar Road

BD228EB

Changegate

BD229HN

Perseverance Fold

BD229PX

Dark Lane

BD229FB

Keighley Road

BD229AX

Woodville Terrace

BD229HW

Waterside

BD228RP

Brow Road

BD229DN

Ruth Street

BD227RX

Springhead

BD227SF

Denby Court

BD228RA

Lees Lane

BD229BD

Barwick Square

BD229SN

Denholme Road

BD227HP

Clough Lane