Town Pop. 7,913

Living in Silsden: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Silsden comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Silsden most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 65/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Silsden places 9th of 11 in the BD20 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Silsden sits 30 points above the BD20 district figure of 61/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (6) and schools (22). For the surrounding area, see BD20 postcode district.

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Silsden scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
78.7 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 304 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 74 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Public order 44 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Vehicle crime 39 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 38 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
other 124 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sykes Lane 37 crimes
  2. 2 Keighley Road 25 crimes
  3. 3 Bell Square 22 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
78
Green Space 77
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Silsden 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
6
A&E departmentsAiredale General Hospital1 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary8.7 mi
Burnley General Hospital13.3 mi
Hospital waitsAiredale NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.3%
Nearest GP surgeryAddingham Medical Centre3.1 mi
GP capacity1,293 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)87.6%
available across Bradford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 262 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired31.3%Student2.8%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.5%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary25.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership73.4%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
39
Steeton and Silsden 0.9 mi
Cononley 3 mi
Keighley 3.4 mi
J14 M65 11.1 mi
J13 M65 12.2 mi
J13 M65 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 47
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £232,500 75
Detached £385,000 17
Semi-detached £248,000 28
Terraced £192,500 28
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£175k £248k £324k £397k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Steeton 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
Farnhill 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cross Hills 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sutton-in-Craven 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Low Bradley 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Addingham 59 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cononley 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Keighley 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
East Morton 55 4.4 mi away ⇄
Skipton 60 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cowling 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Oakworth 51 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Silsden a nice place to live?

Silsden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Silsden 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 Silsden?

Silsden has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 623 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Silsden?

Among the top-rated schools in Silsden is Silsden Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Silsden in total.

What are house prices like in Silsden?

The current median house price in Silsden is £232,500, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £385,000, semi-detached £248,000, terraced £192,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 75 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Silsden

BD20 46 ⇄

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