Town Pop. 1,661

Living in Bardsey: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bardsey scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Bardsey most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 8/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Bardsey places 4th of 7 in the LS17 postcode district. The LS17 district averages 67/100, putting Bardsey 19 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Bardsey sits 23 points above the LS17 district figure of 71/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LS17 postcode district.

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Bardsey scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
97.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 77 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Moor Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 Langwith Avenue 11 crimes
  3. 3 Blackmoor Lane 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.47 · PM2.5 6.151 · PM10 10.09 µg/m³
75
Green Space 32
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Bardsey Primary AcademyPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsSt. James's University Hospital5.7 mi
St James's Hospital A&E5.8 mi
Leeds General Infirmary6.7 mi
Hospital waitsLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.3%
Nearest GP surgeryCollingham Church View Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity2,389 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
66
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired32.8%Student3.2%Other inactive5.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.8%Skilled & technical30.8%Routine & elementary11.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)13.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.2%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership88.3%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax Leeds · 2026-27
A £1,523
B £1,776
C £2,030
D £2,284
E £2,792
F £3,299
G £3,807
H £4,568
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Cross Gates 5.8 mi
Pannal 6.1 mi
Weeton 6.2 mi
J45 A1(M) 2.8 mi
J45 A1(M) 2.9 mi
J44 A1(M) 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £535,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£500k £568k £639k £707k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

East Keswick 43 0.7 mi away ⇄
Scarcroft 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Collingham (Leeds) 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Thorner 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Linton (Leeds) 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Shadwell 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Harewood 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bramham 58 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wetherby 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Boston Spa 59 3.7 mi away ⇄
Scholes (Leeds) 62 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Overblow 36 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bardsey a nice place to live?

Bardsey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bardsey is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bardsey?

Bardsey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 162 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Bardsey?

The current median house price in Bardsey is £535,000, around 88% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%.

Bardsey in context

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Postcode districts in Bardsey

LS17 67 ⇄

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