Town Pop. 5,735

Living in Burley in Wharfedale: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burley in Wharfedale scores 61/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Burley in Wharfedale most outperforms the national norm: 51/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the LS29 postcode district.

That is 11 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) and economic health (86) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LS29 postcode district.

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Burley in Wharfedale scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 102 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Vehicle crime 23 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Burglary 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 52 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Scalebor Gardens 11 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Sun Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 82
Parks Ample 25
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
39
3 schools in area · 10 within 4km
3Outstanding
  • Askwith Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Burley Oaks Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsBradford Royal Infirmary6.8 mi
Airedale General Hospital8.1 mi
Leeds General Infirmary10.2 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,100 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)87.6%
available across Bradford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 194 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.3%Student3.9%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.3%Skilled & technical28.5%Routine & elementary15.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.2%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership81.9%
Among the least-deprived 14% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Bradford · 2026-27
A £1,574
B £1,836
C £2,099
D £2,361
E £2,886
F £3,410
G £3,935
H £4,722
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
51
Burley-in-Wharfedale 0.2 mi
Menston 1.4 mi
Ben Rhydding 2.1 mi
J3 M606 10.1 mi
J2 M606 10.5 mi
J2 M606 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £395,500 52
Detached £512,500 26
Terraced £280,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£249k £357k £468k £576k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Menston 60 1.5 mi away ⇄
Otley (Leeds) 62 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ilkley 67 2.9 mi away ⇄
Guiseley 60 2.9 mi away ⇄
Yeadon 59 4.4 mi away ⇄
Baildon 61 4.4 mi away ⇄
Esholt 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
East Morton 55 4.7 mi away ⇄
Pool-in-Wharfedale 42 5.2 mi away ⇄
Rawdon 66 5.3 mi away ⇄
Bingley 60 5.3 mi away ⇄
Shipley (Bradford) 67 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burley in Wharfedale a nice place to live?

Burley in Wharfedale is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Burley in Wharfedale is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Burley in Wharfedale?

Burley in Wharfedale is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 245 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burley in Wharfedale?

Among the top-rated schools in Burley in Wharfedale are Askwith Primary School, Burley Oaks Primary School and Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Burley in Wharfedale in total.

What are house prices like in Burley in Wharfedale?

The current median house price in Burley in Wharfedale is £395,500, around 39% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £512,500, terraced £280,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 52 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Burley in Wharfedale in context

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Postcode districts in Burley in Wharfedale

LS29 62 ⇄

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