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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£203,750
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)232
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £283K

Based on 232 recent sales, the median property price is £203,750 (about £227 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-Detached51£244,000£255
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

All postcodesin Worth Valley

BD227JR

Sykes Bottom

BD227QN

Woodlands

BD227SD

Low Bank

BD229RD

Moorside Lane

BD228RR

Heather View

BD228QE

Bridgehouse Lane

BD228BA

Rose Street

BD228PA

Bridgehouse Lane

BD227SA

Tim Lane

BD228BE

Green Street

BD228RQ

Hebden Road

BD229LY

Hebden Bridge Road

BD228NF

Worth Valley

BD229LX

Grant Street

BD220TA

Heathcote Rise

BD228BU

Ivy Bank Lane

BD228LT

Worth Valley

BD229EU

Leaf Street

BD220QN

Broadhead Lane

BD229ST

Black Moor Road

BD228SE

Hepworth Court

BD220JD

Dark Lane

BD229EG

Beaver Close

BD228AR

Coldshaw Top

BD227EJ

Moor Street

BD220QZ

Spring Wells

BD227PL

Griffe Gardens

BD220QR

Broad Head Lane

BD229QA

Isle Lane

BD228LD

Brow Road

BD220EU

Oldfield Lane

BD229BA

Gott Street

BD229RH

Upper Marsh Lane

BD227HL

Lark Street

BD229AA

Halifax Road

BD220QT

Newsholme

BD229NA

Best Lane

BD229LG

Old Manse Croft

BD220QA

Dean Lane

BD228FB

Ebor Row

BD227SQ

Berrington Way

BD228EJ

Heathcliff

BD228DQ

Minnie Street

BD229PT

Height Lane

BD228NT

Ash Street

BD227HE

Gladstone Place

BD220EX

Lumbfoot Road

BD228AD

Daisy Street

BD229AD

Chapel Close

BD227RS

Dee Court

BD229DR

Park View Avenue

BD229DS

Parkside Court

BD220HB

Main Street

BD227RT

Moor Way

BD228DS

The Fold

BD228AU

Violet Street

BD229RX

Moorhouse Lane

BD229QW

Outside Lane

BD220LF

Cragg Bottom Road

BD229SB

Station View

BD220HD

Moor View

BD229HD

Watson Close

BD229RY

Moorhouse Lane

BD227SS

Bramley Close

BD229LU

Pear Street

BD229EF

Stanley Street

BD229RJ

Hanging Gate Lane

BD220ED

Mytholmes Lane

BD220FH

Worth Valley

BD228PP

Drill Street

BD220PE

Goose Eye Brow

BD227JP

Cackleshaw

BD228JE

Lark Street

BD227QY

Providence Lane

BD228FA

Ebor Mews

BD220RT

Dark Lane

BD229LL

Upper Town

BD227QP

Oakleigh Mews

BD227QB

Denby Hill

BD229DD

Myrtle View

BD229LF

Cross Farm Court

BD228DE

Croft Street

BD229DJ

Lune Street

BD229JA

Green Street

BD220EE

Mytholmes Lane

BD227QG

Hillside Grove

BD228RS

Hebden Road

BD227JA

Highfield Court

BD228EA

Church Mews

BD229FA

West Shaw Lane

BD228JT

Lord Street

BD227RD

Office Row

BD229SH

Sykes Lane

BD227RH

Dockroyd

BD228DY

Changegate

BD227SH

Farley Crescent

BD229NH

Denholme Road

BD227PZ

Tornwood Close

BD227QT

Providence Crescent

BD228DA

Main Street