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Living in Low Bradley: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Low Bradley comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 92/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the BD20 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Low Bradley sits 31 points above the BD20 district figure of 61/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92) and economic health (91). Below 30/100: healthcare (14), lifestyle (14), transport (21) and schools (28). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BD20 postcode district.

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Low Bradley scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
84 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 27 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 10 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 20 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 9 crimes
  3. 3 Browns Court 5 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 7.9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 57
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 17 within 4km
1Good
  • Bradleys Both Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsAiredale General Hospital2.5 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary11.7 mi
Burnley General Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsAiredale NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDyneley House Surgery2 mi
GP capacity2,156 patients per GP
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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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed1.4%Retired35.6%Student2.6%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary16%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.9%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership83.6%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax North Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,696
B £1,979
C £2,261
D £2,544
E £3,109
F £3,675
G £4,240
H £5,088
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
21
Cononley 1.2 mi
Skipton 2.1 mi
Steeton and Silsden 3.1 mi
J14 M65 9.6 mi
J13 M65 10.7 mi
J13 M65 11.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £310,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All
£271k £284k £298k £311k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Cononley 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Farnhill 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Skipton 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Carleton-in-Craven 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cross Hills 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sutton-in-Craven 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Silsden 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Steeton 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Embsay 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Cowling 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Addingham 59 4.6 mi away ⇄
Gargrave 36 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Low Bradley a nice place to live?

Low Bradley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Low Bradley is 50/100, 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 Low Bradley?

Low Bradley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Low Bradley?

Among the top-rated schools in Low Bradley is Bradleys Both Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Low Bradley in total.

What are house prices like in Low Bradley?

The current median house price in Low Bradley is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%.

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Postcode districts in Low Bradley

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