Town Pop. 566

Living in West Bradford: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Bradford comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where West Bradford most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. West Bradford places 5th of 11 in the BB7 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, West Bradford sits 48 points above the BB7 district figure of 49/100. Safety (94) and economic health (85) also clear 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (15), lifestyle (19) and transport (20). Wider context for the surrounding area: BB7 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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West Bradford scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
157.2 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 28 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sawley Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Meadowside 8 crimes
  3. 3 Browgate 6 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 8.2 µg/m³
79
Green Space 25
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsBurnley General Hospital8.8 mi
Royal Preston Hospital14.5 mi
Airedale General Hospital17.2 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Castle Medical Group1.6 mi
GP capacity1,382 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)84.6%
available across Ribble Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed1.1%Retired38.1%Student2.4%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.7%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.1%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership82.3%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Ribble Valley · 2026-27
A £1,591
B £1,857
C £2,122
D £2,387
E £2,917
F £3,448
G £3,978
H £4,774
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Clitheroe 1.6 mi
Whalley 5.1 mi
Langho 6.8 mi
J12 M65 7.8 mi
J13 M65 8 mi
J12 M65 8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Bradford in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Waddington (Ribble Valley) 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
Grindleton 50 1.2 mi away ⇄
Chatburn 56 1.5 mi away ⇄
Clitheroe 63 1.7 mi away ⇄
Barrow (Ribble Valley) 53 4.0 mi away ⇄
Whalley 49 4.9 mi away ⇄
Sabden 48 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Old Langho 46 5.7 mi away ⇄
Billington (Ribble Valley) 52 5.7 mi away ⇄
Gisburn 35 5.9 mi away ⇄
Read 51 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Bradford a nice place to live?

West Bradford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for West Bradford is 51/100, 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 West Bradford?

West Bradford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 89 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Bradford?

Among the top-rated schools in West Bradford is Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in West Bradford in total.

West Bradford in context

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Postcode districts in West Bradford

BB7 55 ⇄

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